Paul Hastings LLP is a premier international arbitration practice, combining investment treaty and high-value commercial arbitration with deep strength in annulment and enforcement, particularly in politically sensitive, bet-the-company disputes across energy, infrastructure, life sciences and technology. The firm is instructed by a client base of multinational corporates, insurers, pharma and telecoms groups, private equity sponsors and infrastructure investors. Leading the group is Washington DC-based Jonathan Hamilton, a pre-eminent figure in the international arbitration space, showcasing a deep background in Latin America-related arbitrations. In New York, Kurt Hansson is a heavyweight disputes practitioner, known for steering complex arbitrations by drawing on deep experience across alternative dispute resolution. Century City’s Susan Kay Leader is well-equipped across a broad spectrum of industries, from entertainment and media to renewable energy. In the New York office, Avi Weitzman handles disputes relating to securities fraud, insider trading and commercial matters, and Eric Dittmann is a key port of call for IP-related arbitrations.
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Key clients

  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.Daiichi Sankyo, Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
  • Glocal Health Care Systems Private Limited; Dr. Syed Sabahat Azim; Richa Sana Azim; Gautam Chowdhury; Kimberlite Social Infra Private Limited
  • KLS Energy Lanka Sdn Bhd; KLS Energy Lanka (Private) Ltd
  • Aetos Capital Real Estate Ltd. (and affiliated private investment vehicles)
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Nu Dotco, LLC
  • Chubb Insurance
  • Rutas de Lima S.A.C.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Jonathan Hamilton

Other key lawyers

Kurt Hansson; Susan Kay Leader; Avi Weitzman; Eric Dittmann