Arnold & Porter excels in investor-state disputes, advising sovereign states across the globe on arbitrations concerning a wide range of industries, including telecoms and manufacturing. The firm is also well-versed in commercial arbitration proceedings, particularly relating to life sciences and technology disputes, appearing before a wide range of arbitral bodies. The practice is led by Maria Chedid from San Francisco, who represents clients in ICC, LCIA, ICSID, and ad hoc arbitrations. Anton Ware acts out of the firm's Shanghai office, assisting companies, states, and public bodies with commercial arbitrations conducted in both English and Mandarin.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Arnold and Porter has a very strong arbitration team in key jurisdictions, including very leading seniors and able juniors. They invest in technology and manpower and value their clients.’
- ‘The firm has a very strong dispute team. The seniors are very hands on and the juniors are very skilled and able.’
- ‘They have the unique blend of Chinese language fluency together with international arbitration expertise. Very few, if any, practices can replicate that.’
- ‘Anton Ware is a standout - one of the finest advocates of his generation.’
- ‘Arnold & Porter’s team is efficient and seamlessly working. It can handle successfully even the most complicated international arbitration cases.'
- 'The team comprises of smart lawyers with solid knowledge and broad experience.’
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics
- Honeywell Aerospace
- Hana Financial Group
- Amer International Group
- Republic of Korea
- Republic of Peru
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Kingdom of Sweden
Work highlights
Assisted South Korea, as lead counsel, with an underlying arbitration and in seeking to annul an arbitration award.
Representing Sweden in the first-ever investor-State arbitration against the state, initiated by the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei under the China-Sweden BIT.
Defending the Kingdom of Thailand in an investment arbitration brought by Australian mining company Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. pursuant to the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement in relation to Thailand’s largest gold mine.
Practice head
Maria Chedid
Other key lawyers
Anton Ware