Arnold & Porter’s litigation team is recognized for its ability to handle high-stakes and complex matters for both national and prominent multinational corporations, with deep experience across state, federal, and international courts. A key area of focus within the practice is investor-state disputes, complemented by its expertise in navigating intricate cases under the ATA, TVPA, AT, and FSIA. The team represents a diverse client base, including banks, energy companies, foreign sovereigns, and major medical firms like Pfizer and AstraZeneca, and is particularly noted for its robust anti-corruption capabilities, with experience in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act. Led by Washington DC-based Kenneth Chernof, who co-chairs the complex litigation practice alongside James Herschlein in New York, the team also boasts seasoned professionals such as Marcus Asner, who focuses on investigations. The team also includes experienced arbitrators Paolo Di Rosa in DC and Maria Chedid in San Francisco, who are regularly sought after for their representation of sovereign states and private sector clients in both domestic and international disputes. Monty Taylor left the practice in June 2024.
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Mandantenzufriedenheit

Kernmandanten

  • Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI)
  • Carnival Corporation
  • POSCO Energy
  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Czech Republic
  • Republic of Panama
  • Pfizer
  • AstraZeneca
  • Sotheby’s
  • Sweden

Highlight-Mandate

  • Successfully represented Peru in an ICSID arbitration filed by Worth Capital Holdings 27 LLC under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The case involved claims of more than US$590 million, and relates to a dispute in the oil & gas sector.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement from the Department of Justice for our client Lisa Page for violations of the Privacy Act in connection with the release of her text messages collected during a DOJ Inspector General investigation of her role in the investigation of Secretary Clinton’s email practices.
  • Successfully represented Sotheby’s in an extensive investigation in the SDNY, and continues to lead Sotheby’s global investigation, law enforcement and litigation efforts.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Maria Chedid; Kenneth Chernof; James Herschlein; Marcus Asner; Deborah Curtis

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Paolo Di Rosa