The practice at DLA Piper LLP (US) is well versed at handling the gamut of international arbitrations, with a plethora of experience in large-scale commercial and investment arbitrations. The team is particularly skilled at handling disputes in the energy, natural resources, and life sciences sectors, and recently secured a victory in a Chicago-seated US$120 million ICC arbitration for UpHealth Holdings. Kate Brown de Vejar leads the team, representing private corporations, sovereign states, and state-owned entities in international arbitrations under both institutional and ad hoc rules. Michael Ostrove has recently relocated to the New York office, and has over three decades of experience in investment and public international law disputes. Kiera Gans, James Berger, Charlene Sun, and Joshua Kane are all key to the team, with experience spanning enforcing arbitral awards and foreign judgments, and representing private corporations and sovereign states. All individuals are based in New York.
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Key clients

  • Goldgroup Mining Inc. [Goldgroup Resources]
  • Government of the Republic of Lithuania
  • Gebre LLC
  • Cube Infrastructure Managers
  • Olin Holdings Limited
  • Rusoro Mining Limited
  • De Well Container Shipping Inc.
  • Acorda Therapeutics
  • Moussy Salem
  • Third Eye Capital

Work highlights

  • Enforced an arbitration award against Venezuela arising out of their expropriation of Rusoro's gold mining assets.
  • Represented Singapore-based energy investors in proceedings to enforce a $110 million arbitration award against Peru.
  • Acted on the submission of a claim to arbitration under the sunset clauses of the USMCA and NAFTA Chapter 11, against Mexico.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kate Brown de Vejar

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Kate Brown de Vejar; Michael Ostrove

Other key lawyers

Kiera Gans; James Berger; Charlene Sun; Joshua Kane