The practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is characterized by its 'profound depth of knowledge and exceptional capability’, acting on a wide range of complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. The team regularly represents Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals, recently successfully representing Pluspetrol Peru Corporation in a US $130 million award ICC arbitration, and the Republic of Argentina in a number of lawsuits across US jurisdictions. The practice, which operates out of New York, is led by Ari MacKinnon and Jeffrey Rosenthal, with experience in Latin American and corruption matters, and commercial arbitration respectively. Carmine Boccuzzi has a practice focusing on arbitration linked to foreign sovereign states and state-owned entities, while John Blackman specialises in commercial arbitration and public international law issues. Boaz Morag and Katie Gonzalez are noted.
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Testimonials
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‘CGSH boasts a remarkably strong and competent securities litigation team, characterised by their profound depth of knowledge and exceptional capability. They are not only easy to work and collaborate with but also excel in their ability to swiftly turn around well-crafted, legally robust, and persuasive legal submissions, consistently ahead of client deadlines. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence ensure their advice is both strategically sound and practically implementable. Moreover, they provide good value for money, making them a preferred partner in navigating complex legal landscapes.’
‘Roger Cooper and Jared Gerber are notable for their dedication and expertise as lawyers. They provide practical and insightful legal advice, understanding and addressing client needs with innovative and straightforward solutions. Their professionalism, coupled with their congenial demeanour, makes them a pleasure to work with and invaluable assets to any legal team. ’
Key clients
- Sysco Corporation
- Pluspetrol Resources Corporation, S.A.
- The Republic of Argentina
- Financialright claims GmbH (“FRC”)
- The Resource Group International Limited, Mohammed Khaishgi, Hasnain Aslam
- Vale S.A.
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Work highlights
Represented Pluspetrol Peru Corporation and others against Peru LNG in winning an award valued at over US$130 million in an ICC arbitration relating to non-payment for invoices for shipments of liquefied natural gas under a gas sales agreement.
Representing The Resource Group International Limited (“TRG-I”) as well as two of its officers and directors, Mohammed Khaishgi and Hasnain Aslam, in a JAMS arbitration initiated by Zia Chishti against our clients and other entities, including other current and former directors and an equity fund, as well as in related court proceedings.
Acts as counsel to Respondent Sysco in a New York-seated LCIA arbitration brought by subsidiaries of its litigation funder Burford Capital (Claimants) in September 2022, as well as related annulment and enforcement proceedings in federal court after issuance of a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Sysco.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ari MacKinnon; Jeffrey Rosenthal
Other key lawyers
Carmine Boccuzzi; John Blackman; Boaz Morag; Katie Gonzalez