Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer‘s arbitration practice is distinguished by high-value investor–state and international commercial arbitrations with a strong Latin America and energy focus, combining multilingual, dual-qualified teams with deep experience in complex LNG, energy transition, sovereign and enforcement-related disputes. Christian Leathley is a leading international arbitration specialist whose practice centres on Latin America, public international law and sovereign matters, regularly acting as advocate in ICC, ICSID, LCIA, ICDR/AAA and UNCITRAL proceedings across the US and the region. Amal Bouchenaki is a dual-qualified US and French arbitration specialist focusing on investor–state and complex commercial disputes, with particular strength in public international law and business and human rights issues. With particular expertise in energy and TMT matters, Marco De Sousa is sought out by investors and states across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.
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Testimonials
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- Outstanding partners and associates, incredibly smart, hard-working, collegial.
- Christian Leathley, Ben Guthrie, and Daniel Paez are all brilliant advocates
Key clients
- Saudi Arabian Chevron and Chevron Corporation
- Republic of Italy
- GMS Ventures and Investment Holdings Co. LLC / Jordan (Exempt); GMS Ventures and Investments Holdings - Jordan (Free Zones)
- Sigma Constructores, S.A. (“Sigma”)
- Republic of Tunisia
- Republic of Poland
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Christian Leathley; Amal Bouchenaki; Marco de Sousa
Other key lawyers
Ben Guthrie; Daniel Paez