Arnold & Porter

Fielding a leading international arbitration practice with a pronounced focus on investor–state disputes, Arnold & Porter is skilled in acting for sovereign states in treaty-based arbitrations under ICSID, UNCITRAL and other major rules. Anchored by a strong U.S. West Coast platform, The team is also noted for its dual role as counsel and arbitrators in both investment and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise in technology, life sciences and Asia-related disputes, as well as in arbitration-related litigation and institutional engagement. Heading the team in San Francisco is Maria Chedid, a renowned arbitrator leveraging experience across all major arbitral institutions, involving diverse practice areas and an expansive geographical breadth. Washington DC-based Paolo Di Rosa is a skilled arbitrator across high-profile investor-state disputes. Also in Washington  DC, Sally Pei focuses on high-value investment treaty arbitration for sovereign states. In New York, Mélida Hodgson, harnesses great experience at the intersection of arbitration with investor-state disputes, showcasing noted talent representing regions in Latin America.