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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Practice head

Kate Brown de Vejar

Michael Ostrove

Other key lawyers

Kiera Gans

James Berger

Charlene Sun

Joshua Kane