Bringing skills across international commercial and investor-state arbitrations, McDermott Will & Schulte Will draws on in-depth experience across all major arbitration hubs, while also handling enforcement strategies and post-award proceedings. The team brings unique expertise in assisting with cryptocurrency and digital asset arbitrations. In Washington DC, Lisa Richman brings experience in disputes spanning common and civil law jurisdictions, with her client roster encompassing sovereign governments, companies, investors and corporations. David Kiefer has longstanding experience as an arbitration practitioner, steering his practice towards engineering disputes tied to major energy and infrastructure projects. Ena Cefo is a key member in energy and regulated-sector matters, and Maria Cristina Rosales del Prado as particular depth in sovereign dispute and multi-jurisdictional proceedings.
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‘David Kiefer is an excellent advocate. His written work product, examination of witnesses, and oral advocacy were all first-rate.'
Key clients
- Bausch Health / Salix
- BDO
- CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- Federal Republic of Germany
- Global Healthcare Company
- International investment fund
- Harrison Tobin
Work highlights
Representing an international investment firm in a JAMS arbitration in Boston against a U.S. stablecoin issuer involving claims of breach of contract, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing.
Representing Harrison Tobin, the owner of a custom, luxury home, in an AAA arbitration against an architectural firm over claims of design defects.
Practice head
Lisa M. Richman; David Kiefer
Other key lawyers
Ena Cefo; Maria Cristina Rosales del Prado