Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance has a strong reputation for handling high-value investor–state and complex international commercial arbitrations, with particular depth in Latin America–related matters. The practice is especially active in energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, construction and post-M&A disputes, and is increasingly visible in large-scale ICSID and AAA proceedings, including emerging areas such as cryptocurrency-related arbitrations. Co-head Robert Houck steers the group in commercial disputes, including class actions and cross-border investigations, with particular skills in matters arising under U.S. securities, commodities and antitrust regimes. Washington DC-based co-head José García Cueto has broad experience across commercial and investor-state arbitrations, with an established focus on construction, energy, oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. Also based in Washington DC Steve Nickelsburg has developed a wide practice covering complex civil arbitration matters and litigation, internal investigations, and government enforcement matters. Notably adept in post-M&A disputes, Anthony Candido has a strong pedigree in disputes arising from alleged contractual breaches, fiduciary duty claims and corporate misconduct. Jeff Butler has a track record in arbitration matters before federal and state courts, often involving non-US clients.