Housing a fully integrated international arbitration practice, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP offers end-to-end capability across international commercial and investor–state arbitration, alongside arbitration-related litigation and award enforcement. Leading the group is Rahim Moloo who maintains a strong position in the market for multi-jurisdictional disputes involving energy, mining, infrastructure and telecommunications assets, as well as in annulment and enforcement proceedings arising from large ICSID and UNCITRAL awards. Adept investor-state and geopolitically sensitive international arbitrations is Washington DC’s Patrick Pearsall. Lindsey Schmidt’s broad expertise covers mining, telecoms, insurance and financial services disputes, alongside proficiency in complex, multi-jurisdictional enforcement of arbitral awards. Charline Yim frequently assists clients in disputes arising under numerous major arbitration rules including ICSID, UNCITRAL, AAA, ICDR, ICC, SCC and SIAC, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. Washington DC-based Ankita Ritwik is another key member of the team. All members are situated in New York unless stated otherwise.
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‘The practice has an insightful approach to the complex cases making it unique in understanding how to best present the case before the international tribunals combining US and international perspectives.’
‘GD’s international arbitration team in DC is exceptional: thoughtful, insightful, and truly brilliant, with a deep understanding of the international dimension of complex disputes and a remarkable ability to navigate the particularities of different countries and cultures.’
‘Miguel Estrada is exceptional. Down to earth, seriously good at what he does. Very learned. Truly appreciate him. Always available.'
- 'Jason Myatt is exceptional. Detail oriented, multitasker. Drives our filings.'
- 'Rahim Moloo acts as a key relationship manager, staying on top of multiple workstreams and providing a steady, reliable hand.'
‘A powerful international arbitration team, headed by the very talented Rahim Moloo.’
Key clients
- CC/Devas and the Shareholders of Devas
- Crystallex International Corporation
- Corral Morocco Holdings
- Kimberly-Clark
- Liberty Mutual
- Primesouth International Offshore S.A.L
- Sea Search-Armada, LLC
- Coeur Mining, Inc.
- Blasket Renewable Investments LLC
Work highlights
Representing Sea Search-Armada (SSA) in a landmark $9.1 billion arbitration against Colombia under the U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, where the firm prevailed on jurisdiction and secured interim measures protecting SSA’s rights to the legendary San José shipwreck.
Representing the shareholders of Devas Multimedia in high-stakes global proceedings, including a BIT arbitration against India and enforcement actions worldwide, and secured a landmark unanimous U.S. Supreme Court victory reinstating a $1.3 billion judgment under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, alongside provisional measures ensuring the arbitration proceeds despite India’s attempts to block it.
Representing Crystallex International Corp. in one of the largest sovereign enforcement victories ever against Venezuela, securing a $1.4 billion judgment and court approval to sell PDV Holding, Inc. shares valued at over $7 billion, a process upheld through the U.S. Supreme Court and coordinated with U.S. Government authorization despite sanctions.
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Practice head
Rahim Moloo
Other key lawyers
Patrick Pearsall; Lindsey Schmidt; Charline Yim; Miguel Estrada; Jason Myatt; Ankita Ritwik