Anibal Sabater Appointed Member of International Arbitration Center of Madrid’s Comisión de Recusación

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Anibal Sabater Appointed Member of International Arbitration Center of Madrid’s Comisión de Recusación

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March 2023— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater has been appointed a member of the International Arbitration Center of Madrid (CIAM) Challenge Commission (Comisión de Recusación). The group’s purpose is to dispose of the challenges to arbitrators appointed under CIAM’s Rules whom a party considers lack independence or impartiality.

The group comprises Anibal Sabater, Fernando Mantilla-Serrano, Mercedes Fernández, Luca G. Radicati and Claudia Benavides.

About the International Arbitration Center of Madrid

The International Arbitration Center of Madrid (CIAM) offers disputes resolution services in four languages (Spanish, Portuguese, English and French) and was founded by the Madrid Court of Arbitration (CAM), the Spanish Court of Arbitration (CEA) and Spain’s Civil and Mercantile Court of Arbitration (CIMA).

In 2021, CIAM received the Global Arbitration Award for jurisdiction that has made great progress in light of its role in unifying the country’s institutional landscape.

Anibal Sabater to Speak at the 9th Harvard International Arbitration Conference

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February 2023— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will speak at the 9th Harvard International Arbitration Conference on Thursday, March 2nd. Anibal will join Isabel Fernández de la Cuesta (King & Spalding) and Richard C. Lorenzo (Hogan Lovells) for the 1:30pm panel “Arbitration in the Context of Energy Transition.” Katie Gonzalez (Cleary Gottlieb) will moderate the discussion.

The conference titled “”International Arbitration: Fostering and Adapting to Change” will feature many of the world’s leading practitioners who will be discussing some of the most relevant issues that practitioners are facing in the field.

The event is hosted by the Harvard International Arbitration Association.

Conference Details:

When: March 2nd-March 3rd, 2023

Where: Harvard University (Wasserstein Hall, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138)

Learn more and register here.

Chambers Global Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Team in 2023 Rankings

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February 2023– Recognized for the fifth consecutive year in Chambers & Partners Global rankings, Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration practice remains a standout in the industry.

Chaffetz Lindsey partners Anibal Sabater and Yasmine Lahlou have both been individually recognized as Global Market Leaders in International Arbitration in the 2023 Global Guide. The team continues to be the only US-based boutique named in the Global Market Leaders International Arbitration rankings.

Sources speak highly of Chaffetz Lindsey’s client service, with one noting that “Chaffetz Lindsey [is] ready and available to address issues at any time – day or night. They’re staffed up appropriately with experts to handle matters. The firm has a very strong, analytical, flexible and practical team.”

Further comments on our globally ranked arbitration partners include:

  • Aníbal Martin Sabater is a prominent practitioner within the US and Latin American markets. He has strong skills handling big-ticket ICC arbitrations, as well as investment treaty disputes. An interviewee gives praise to these skills, stating “Anibal is fantastic – a consummate professional and a respectful advocate of his client’s positions.”
  • Peers recognise Yasmine Lahlou for her arbitration expertise across the US and Latin American markets. She regularly handles commercial and treaty cases, attracting a range of international clients, especially those within the oil and gas sector. A client notes “Yasmine is very prompt and attentive.”

Chambers & Partners is a world leader in researching the global legal profession, and identifying the leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers Global ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 190 countries across the world based on in-depth research and interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide.

Click here to view Chaffetz Lindsey’s Chambers Global profile.

Chaffetz Lindsey Named One of Four Leading Firms in North America by Who’s Who Legal

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December 2022— Who’s Who Legal Arbitration has released their 2023 rankings with the top names in arbitration, ranking seven Chaffetz Lindsey team members amongst the elite group. Among the team, both James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou have been named as “Global Elite Thought Leaders”, with just 17 individuals receiving such recognition in North America & the Caribbean. According to Who’s Who Legal this title is reserved for the top 2.5% of ranked practitioners considered the “very best by peers and clients, achieving the highest number of recommendations in the research.” Chaffetz Lindsey is one of only 8 firms in the world with more than one Global Elite Thought Leader.

Additional accolades include Anibal Sabater, Caline Mouawad, Peter Chaffetz and David Lindsey as “Global Leaders in Arbitration” and Gretta Walters as a “Future Leader (Partner) in Arbitration.”

Chaffetz Lindsey has also been highlighted as one of four “Leading Firms” in North America and the Caribbean in the Legal Marketplace Analysis.

“This year’s guide highlights the top arbitration practitioners globally, who variously impress with their persuasive work as counsel and their expertise on arbitration panels,” Who’s Who Legal states.

Here’s what Who’s Who Legal had to say about the team:

  • James Hosking has “an excellent reputation” as “a thought leader” in the field with peers describing him as “responsive, efficient and sharp”.
  • Yasmine Lahlou is “a very experienced” practitioner and “effective advocate” according to market commentators who add that she is “extremely knowledgeable about international arbitral procedures”.
  • Caline Mouawad is lauded as “an absolute star” who is “an excellent choice” for investment treaty arbitration.
  • Having amassed over 25 years of experience, Aníbal Martín Sabater is “a well-respected and knowledgeable” figure with a focus on international commercial and investment arbitration.

Chambers Latin America 2023 Ranks Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Practice Among Best in the Region

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August 2022 – The recently released Chambers & Partners Latin America 2023 rankings once again recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration practice as a standout among elite firms and lawyers across the region. Chambers praises Chaffetz Lindsey’s practice as an “esteemed international arbitration outfit [that] offers valued expertise in Latin American mandates” and one that is “in high demand among prominent international and regional corporate groups for its knowledge of commercial disputes.” Chaffetz Lindsey is the only Americas-based boutique firm included in the rankings.

Clients highlighted the firm’s impressive organization, reliability and the comfort the team engenders.

Chaffetz Lindsey is one of the only firms that feature four individually ranked partners, all of whom have been recognized in the International Counsel ranking table. Aníbal Sabater has also earned special recognition as a leading arbitrator on the Arbitrators in International Counsel ranking table. Chambers provided comments on the following members of the team:

  • Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognised by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice includes solid expertise assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region. Lauding his skills as counsel, one client declares: “He has a lot of practical experience in arbitration. He can provide advice on the law as well as on how to move. He is also very calm and his reasoning is rational.”
  • James Hosking continues to assist key clients with commercial and infrastructure construction disputes in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Mexico. He also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases. “James Hosking is super sophisticated. He knows how to approach hot issues, and goes to the core of each matter,” points out a market onlooker.
  • Yasmine Lahlou is adept at handling commercial arbitrations in Latin America arising out of joint operating agreement disputes and construction claims. Lauding her solid expertise, one client declares: “Yasmine Lahlou delivers a very strong service and she is one of the best in her field.”
  • David Lindsey enjoys a wealth of experience acting on Latin American arbitration cases before various arbitral panels. He possesses solid expertise advising oil and gas and construction companies on commercial disputes arising from joint operating agreements and EPC contracts.

To view the firm’s International Arbitration profile, please visit our website or the Chambers Latin America website.

About Chambers Latin America

Chambers Latin America ranks the top law firms and lawyers across the region based on in-depth research conducted throughout the year and determined through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. Read more about Chambers’ methodology here.

Legal 500 Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey‘s International Arbitration and Insurance Teams and Eleven Partners in 2022 USA Report

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June 2022— Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration and Insurance teams have been recognized in the 2022 Legal 500 USA report. Both teams received a Tier 2 ranking among the top 10 practices in the country.

In addition, eleven Chaffetz Lindsey partners have been individually recognized in the report.

On the International Arbitration list, James Hosking, Caline Mouawad and Anibal Sabater were named Leading Lawyers, Yasmine Lahlou has been named a Next Generation Partner, and Gretta Walters made her first appearance on the table as a Rising Star. David Lindsey received the Hall of Fame honor and Andreas Frischknecht was noted as a Recommended Lawyer. For Advice to Insurers, Peter Chaffetz and Steve Schwartz are both listed on the Hall of Fame. Cecilia Moss and Charlie Scibetta are listed as Recommended Lawyers.

Legal 500 referees had the following to say about the firm:

‘Chaffetz Lindsey is one of the premier boutique construction and investment arbitration law firms that I have had the pleasure of working with. Lawyers are consummate professionals and have always stood out to me as one of the most prepared legal teams that I get to work with.’

‘Chaffetz Lindsey is an international arbitration boutique, capable of fully conducting complex cases in several languages, which is a highly appreciated asset in the LatAm market. Partners are 24/7 available to clients. They work seamlessly with local counsel.’

‘Chaffetz Lindsey’s arbitration team provides high-level services, with sophistication and dedication to the client. My personal experience as second chair in an arbitral case has been greatly enriched by the professionalism and organization of the partners and associates.’

‘I have worked with Steve Schwartz and Charles Scibetta. They are both very experienced reinsurance lawyers who give sound legal and practical advice. I have not had better experience elsewhere.’

‘Peter Chaffetz and Andrew Poplinger are very “hands-on” and very accessible throughout our engagement. They worked quickly and efficiently to enable us to meet tight deadlines. They quickly grasped our business priorities and devised a strategy to achieve those goals. Both Peter and Andrew showed an excellent grasp of the industry and they were very well versed in the applications we were making, showing helpful insights which influenced our strategy which delivered an great outcome.’

Chaffetz Lindsey’s recognition follows:

Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

Band 2: Chaffetz Lindsey
Hall of Fame: David Lindsey
Leading Lawyers: James Hosking, Caline Mouawad, Aníbal Sabater
Next Generation Partner: Yasmine Lahlou
Rising Star: Gretta Walters
Recommended: Andreas Frischknecht, Anibal Sabater, Caline Mouawad, David Lindsey, Gretta Walters, James Hosking, Yasmine Lahlou

Insurance: Advice to Insurers

Band 2: Chaffetz Lindsey
Hall of Fame: Peter Chaffetz & Steve Schwartz
Recommended: Cecilia Moss, Charles Scibetta, Peter Chaffetz, Steve Schwartz

The Legal 500 Series ”highlight[s] the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.” “[Their] research is based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers, and a team of researchers who have unrivalled experience in the legal market.”

Chambers USA Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey As An Elite Boutique Firm for International Arbitration and Enforcement

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June 2022 – Chaffetz Lindsey is pleased to be recognized in Chambers & Partners as the elite boutique firm for International Arbitration disputes. Chaffetz Lindsey was ranked in Band 2 of Chambers’ 2022 USA-Nationwide: International Arbitration: The Elite rankings. The firm is the only US-based boutique to make The Elite list.

Chambers noted, “Chaffetz Lindsey has a very diverse practice and a team of impressive, high-quality lawyers.”

In addition, five of Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration partners were individually ranked. The team received the following recognition:

  • James Hosking is ranked in Band 1 of USA International Arbitration: Counsel.  James is called out by clients as an “extraordinary lawyer – he’s clever, available, and adopts a practical approach.” “He’s a real thinker and is deeply immersed in this sector. He’s the real deal.” “James is very skilled and a great attorney for complex arbitration proceedings.” James is also recognized as a prominent arbitrator on the USA International Arbitration: Arbitrator table.
  • Yasmine Lahlou “is technically excellent and leads her team very efficiently.” “She’s great and a real force in the arbitration community.” “Yasmine is extremely impressive on her feet.”
  • Caline Mouawad is praised by referees as “absolutely fantastic and a very dedicated and hard-working lawyer.” “Caline is very bright, cognizant of our needs and is really thinking hard about the issues. She is great to work with and her writing style is fantastic.“
  • Referees say Aníbal Sabater “has a lot of experience in investment arbitration. He is excellent in strategy and always sees the bigger picture.” “He’s a really terrific arbitrator and can conduct proceedings in both English and Spanish. He is extremely knowledgeable, has great judgment and is very fair.” In addition to being ranked as counsel, Anibal is recognized among the top arbitrators on the USA International Arbitration: Arbitrator table.
  • Likewise, David Lindsey is called out as “a very prominent arbitrator.”

The team was also recognized on the International Arbitration: Enforcement table, which notes a small number of firms with a nation-wide specialized practice in award and judgment enforcement.

To view the firm’s International Arbitration profile, visit our website or the Chambers USA website.

Aníbal Sabater Speaks at The International Arbitration Congress Event in Lima, Peru

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May 2022 – The International Arbitration Congress is celebrating the first 100 volumes of the collection Arbitration Library of the Mario Castillo Freyre Studio with a series of roundtable discussions taking place this week in Lima, Peru. As part of the event, Aníbal Sabater spoke Thursday, May 12th on “The evolution of ICSID: Regulatory aspects and problems in light of practice” alongside Pilar Álvarez (Montenideo), Domingo Bello Janeiro (La Coruña), Jordi Sellarés Serra (Barcelona), John Adam (París). José Aguado López moderated.

Chambers Global Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Team in 2022 Rankings

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February 2022– Chambers & Partners has released its 2022 Global Guide, and Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration practice continues to be recognized as a standout.

The firm remains the only US-based boutique to be recognized in the Global Market Leaders International Arbitration rankings. This marks the fourth consecutive year the firm is included in the Global rankings. This year Yasmine Lahlou joins David Lindsey and Aníbal Sabater as an individually recognized Global Market Leader. All Chaffetz Lindsey international arbitration specialist partners, in addition to the firm in general, are ranked in the Chambers Global, USA, or Latin America tables.

Sources speak highly of Chaffetz Lindsey’s client service, with one remarking that “the team are extremely attentive to clients and go above and beyond for them.”

Further comments on our globally ranked arbitration partners include:

  • Yasmine Lahlou is well regarded by peers for her arbitration expertise across the U.S. and Latin American markets. She regularly handles commercial and treaty cases, particularly those concerning the energy and construction industries. According to a client, Lahlou is “very good at explaining the arbitration strategy to the clients in a compelling manner,” going on to say that “right off the bat in meetings with the client she is able to give a snapshot of the weaknesses and best strategies for the case and what the best options are for the clients.”
  • Aníbal Martin Sabater remains a notable figure within the US and Latin American markets for his capabilities handling big-ticket commercial arbitrations as well as treaty disputes. An interviewee highlights this point, stating: “Anibal has outstanding experience for issues related to commercial arbitration and related court proceedings.”
  • David Lindsey draws on significant expertise handling commercial arbitration cases concerning the oil and gas industry. His practice spans the US and Latin American markets, demonstrating particular strength in Brazil.

 

Chambers & Partners is a world leader in researching the global legal profession, and identifying the leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers Global ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 190 countries across the world based on in-depth research and interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide.

Click here to view Chaffetz Lindsey’s Chambers Global profile.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak on “Digital Hearings in Arbitration”

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February 2022 — On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the Academic Department of Law at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) will be hosting a webinar titled “Digital Hearings in Arbitration.” Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will sit on the panel alongside:

The moderator for this panel will be Dr. Luis Manuel C. Méjan. Dr. Juan Pablo Alcocer has coordinated the event.

ITAM is a non-profit Mexican institution of higher education. Learn more about ITAM here.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., via zoom.

To register for this event click here.

Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Seven Chaffetz Lindsey Lawyers in the Arbitration 2022 Global Guide

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December 2021 — Who’s Who Legal has named seven Chaffetz Lindsey team members as Thought Leaders or Future Leaders in their Arbitration 2022 report.  James Hosking is spotlighted as a Global Elite Thought Leader — one of just 15 in North America  — and Gretta Walters was named as one of the eight Most Highly Regarded Non-Partner Future Leaders in the Americas.

Here’s what Who’s Who Legal had to say about our team members:

James Hosking is “a terrific advocate” noted as “cerebral but also very commercial.” One source adds, “I’d put him in the very top-tier of arbitration practitioners in New York.”

Yasmine Lahlou is “a multifaceted top-drawer lawyer” who is highlighted as “super bright and effective” as well “one of the best on African issues.”

Caline Mouawad is “an excellent and very thoughtful lawyer”, distinguished for her “astonishing ability to find the weak spot of a case in a heartbeat.”

The “brilliant” and “very sharp-minded” Aníbal Martín Sabater is widely endorsed as an “exceptionally bright and able counsel.”

Gretta Walters is “an excellent speaker and advocate” who is “very active and well known within the international arbitration community.” Peers single her out as “a perfect choice for arbitration counsel” thanks to her “great oral presentation skills and convincing legal arguments.”

Founding Partners Peter Chaffetz and David Lindsey were also recognized as Thought Leaders.

Who’s Who Legal partners with The Global Arbitration Review (GAR) to research and identify “the world’s best arbitration lawyers, who have come highly recommended for their expertise in resolving complex international disputes.” Read more about WWL’s methodology here.

 

Aníbal Sabater to Speak at 2021 New York Arbitration Week

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November 2021 –The second annual New York Arbitration Week (NYAW), a joint event led by the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC) and the New York Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArbNY), is taking place virtually November 16th through 20th.  Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater will speak on Tuesday, November 16th at 9am on a panel to discussion about “The Competition: International Arbitration, International Commercial Courts and the Singapore Convention.” Businesses facing international disputes have an increasing range of options beyond arbitration with the rise of international commercial courts and the increasing prominence of mediation following the launch of the Singapore Convention. The panel will examine and explore what such competition might mean for the future of international arbitration and the role arbitral institutions may play to preserve and progress the utility of arbitration in an increasingly crowded dispute resolution marketplace.  Topics for discussion include the relationship between commercial courts and international arbitration, effect of the Singapore Convention on international arbitration, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on each of these dispute resolution mechanisms.  Aníbal’s co-panelists include Professor Lawrence Boo (National University of Singapore, Singapore), Toby Landau QC (Counsel and Arbitrator, Duxton Hill Chambers); Lucy Reed (Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers); Dr. S.I. Strong (Associate Professor of Law – The University of Sydney Law School).

This program will be hosted by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.  To register for this program,  click here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is pleased to be a sponsor of New York Arbitration Week.

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