Insurance & Reinsurance
United States
23 April 2025
Mayer Brown is a ‘top firm with notable international arbitration practitioners in Europe and the Americas’, acting on leading international arbitrations, including investment treaty disputes. The team has vast experience spanning the energy, food, chemicals, and technology sectors. Operating out of New York, Ted Howes is head of US international arbitration, while in Houston, Michael Lennon, Jr. has expertise in the construction, energy, and chemicals sectors. Also in Houston, David Weiss has strengths in the energy industry and Latin American based work.
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Testimonials
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‘Mayer Brown is a top firm with notable international arbitration practitioners in Europe and the Americas. ’
‘David Weiss, based in Houston, stands out for his track record of advocacy and positive results in high-value and complex investment treaty arbitrations. He is one of the best cross-examiners I've ever seen. ’
‘They are very positive, clear on their strategy and very helpful’
‘Ted Howes and Micheal Luc took this journey as if it was their own’
Key clients
- Lion Mexico Consolidated L.P.
- Solvay S.A.
- PRIO (formerly PetroRio)
Work highlights
Obtained an arbitration award for Lion Mexico against Mexico for $47 million, plus interest and expenses, based on Mexico’s breach of NAFTA Article 1105(1) arising out of the failure of Mexico’s court system to afford elemental due process to Lion Mexico.
Practice head
Ted Howes; Michael Lennon
Other key lawyers
David Weiss