Anibal Sabater Joins California Arbitration Week Panel on Artificial Intelligence

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Anibal Sabater Joins California Arbitration Week Panel on Artificial Intelligence

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February 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will speak on the panel “Who, What, Where, When and Why to Disclose Artificial Intelligence” during California International Arbitration Week on Tuesday, March 11th in Los Angeles, California.

Anibal will join Svetlana Gitman (AAA- ICDR), Benjamin Malek (T.H.E. Chambers, SVAMC, SVAMC AI Task Force), and Sarah Reynolds (Arbitrator and Mediator) to discuss how practitioners are using A.I. and consider what uses are benign, what uses are improper; and what uses should be disclosed. The group will examine the 2024 SVAMC A.I. Guidelines on the Use of A.I. in Arbitration and guidelines issued by various administering institutions as well as the courts to consider when, how and why disclosures on A.I. should or shouldn’t be made. Jonathan W. Fitch (JAMS) will moderate the discussion.

California International Arbitration Week, hosted by the California Lawyer’s Association Litigation Section and California Arbitration (CalArb), is a week of insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and best practices in international arbitration. Learn more about the event here.

Chaffetz Lindsey is a proud sponsor of California International Arbitration Week.

Anibal Sabater Hosts Harvard Masterclass on Renewable Energy Arbitration

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February 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will teach a masterclass on renewable energy arbitration on Tuesday, February 25th as part of the Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association Masterclass Series: Navigating Across Industries.

Anibal will provide insights into the complexities of renewable energy disputes, covering recent cases, key legal challenges, and strategies for assessing damages.

Learn more about the event here.

Anibal Sabater Joins Panel to Discuss Tech Driven Arbitration

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February 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will join the panel “From Today to Tomorrow: Tech-Driven Arbitration” on Wednesday, February 19th at the AAA-ICDR offices in New York, NY. The group will explore the transformative impact that emerging technologies are having and will have on international arbitration, address the role of arbitral institutions in integrating new technologies in dispute resolution, and discuss changing regulatory landscape for AI.

Anibal will be joined by Linda Beyea, Marta Garcia Bel, and Sophie Nappert. Mihaela Apostol will moderate the discussion.

Learn more about the event and register here.

Three Chaffetz Lindsey Partners Named Global Market Leaders in 2025 Chambers Global Guide

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February 2025— Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration practice has been recognized in the 2025 Chambers Global Guide, remaining a standout in the industry and around the world. The group continues to be the only US-based boutique named in the Global Market Leaders International Arbitration rankings.

Sources speak highly of the team, one noting “The team shows great sophistication in handling international arbitrations. They are focused and efficient, and great to work with.”

In addition, three Chaffetz Lindsey partners –James Hosking, Aníbal Sabater, and Yasmine Lahlou have been individually recognized as Global Market Leaders in the space.

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 capabilities in handling big-ticket ICC investment treaty arbitrations. Aníbal’s expertise spans diverse sectors, including energy, construction, and finance. He is licensed to practice in several US states, Spain and in England & Wales. An interviewee states “Aníbal is excellent and very efficient. He is very good at witness examinations,” another states “[He] is a key player in the team.”
  • James Hosking is a founding partner at Chaffetz Lindsey. James operates a broad practice in high-stakes arbitrations across diverse sectors such as energy, corporate acquisitions, mining, construction, and projects. Hosking has acted as counsel in arbitrations under various arbitral rules such as ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, ICSID and HKIAC. Sources say “James is a superb lawyer who is prominent in the arbitration community and has great business sense.” “He’s really at the top of his game and has an excellent reputation. When you hire James, you’re in very capable hands.”
  • Peers recognize Yasmine Lahlou for her arbitration expertise across the US and Latin American markets. Fluent in English, French and Italian, Lahlou attracts a range of international clients to handle highly sophisticated commercial and treaty cases across a range of sectors and industries, including energy, construction and telecommunications. “Yasmine is everything a client wants in an arbitrator or counsel,” a client exclaims.

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

The team is also highly regarded in the Chambers USA, Chambers Latin America and Chambers Brazil rankings.

Anibal Sabater Joins NYIAC Talks Podcast Spotlight on International Arbitration in Latin America: Mexico

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January 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will host an upcoming NYIAC Talks podcast with Noiana Marigo (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) on Friday, January 31st.

Anibal and Noiana will join guest Cecilia Azar (Galicia Abogados) to discuss recent legal reforms in Mexico and their relevance to arbitration. In the 45-minute session, they will cover topics including an introduction to Mexico’s constitutional reform, the state of arbitration in Mexico, and the broader U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Learn more and register here.

Anibal Sabater Joins NYIAC Talks Podcast Spotlight on International Arbitration in Latin America: Mexico

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January 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will host an upcoming NYIAC Talks podcast with Noiana Marigo (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) on Friday, January 31st.

Anibal and Noiana will join guest Cecilia Azar (Galicia Abogados) to discuss recent legal reforms in Mexico and their relevance to arbitration. In the 45-minute session, they will cover topics including an introduction to Mexico’s constitutional reform, the state of arbitration in Mexico, and the broader U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Learn more and register here.

Chaffetz Lindsey’s Arbitration Team Ranked Globally by Who’s Who Legal

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December 2024—Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2025 rankings have recognized 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 again been named as “Global Elite Thought Leaders”, with just 25 individuals receiving such recognition in North America. According to Who’s Who Legal, this title is reserved for practitioners considered the “best of the best across research, achieved by only around 5% of WWL-listed practitioners.” Chaffetz Lindsey is one of only 15 firms in the world with more than one Global Elite Thought Leader.

Gretta Walters has been named a “Global Elite Thought Leader – Under 45”, likely to be the pre-eminent name of the next generation and is on a shortlist of “Most Highly Regarded, Arbitration Future Leaders – Partners”, only one of ten in North America.

Additional accolades include Anibal Sabater, Caline Mouawad, Peter Chaffetz and David Lindsey as “Recommended Thought Leaders in Arbitration.” These individuals are considered leaders in their field.

WWL: Arbitration 2025 is a culmination of months of research by WWL and GAR. Through nominations from peers and clients, the arbitrators, tribunal members, chairs, counsel and experts listed have been recognized by their peers and clients as the leading names in the field. Learn more here.

Anibal Sabater to Share Insight on Oral Advocacy for Lawyering Plus Session

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Anibal Sabater will be a featured guest speaker on the upcoming Lawyering Plus session on Oral Advocacy. The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, November 13th at 9am EST.

Svetlana Portman will moderate the discussion as Anibal shares insights and practical tips for honing the essential skill of oral advocacy. A wide range of topics will be covered, including:

  • Effective techniques for persuasive oral advocacy.
  • Tackling challenges and pitfalls.
  • Top tips for young lawyers looking to make a mark.

Lawyering Plus is an initiative established to enhance lawyers’ soft skills by providing valuable practical advice and tips through a series of short webinar presentations with experienced and well-regarded legal practitioners.

Learn more about the event and register here.

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Aníbal Sabater and Silvia Marroquin to attend 68th Congress of the UIA in Paris

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October 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater and Silvia Marroquin are set to attend the 68th Congress of the UIA in Paris from October 30th to November 3rd.

As part of their involvement in the Commission on the Future of the Lawyer, Aníbal and Silvia will be organizing the session “Challenges Facing the Legal Profession” to take place on November 2nd. The session will discuss the most pressing challenges faced by the legal profession across geographic regions and fields of practice (e.g., political interference, disregard of the rule of law, economic trends, technological competence), as well as trends and best practices to address those challenges.  Aníbal is President of the Commission on the Future of the Lawyer and Silvia serves as the secretary of the commission.

The panel will gather a multilingual group of esteemed practitioners from around the world and across legal sectors: Singh Avnider, counsel at Cicero Chambers (India), François Girault, partner at Réseau AGN Avocats (France), Yoshihisa Hayakawa, partner at Uryu & Itoga (Japan), Daniela Horvitz, partner at Horvitz y Compañía Abogados (Chile), Pierre-Louis Jameson, Lexumerique (Haiti), Urquiola de Palacio, Immediate Past President of the UIA and partner at Palacio & Asociados (Spain), Bertrand Nzouango, partner at Cabinet d’Avocats Nzouango (Cameroon), and Joseph Yav Katshung, managing partner at Yav & Associates (Democratic Republic of Congo).

Earlier in the week, the commission will also be organizing a joint session on October 31st with the In-House Counsel Commission and the Management of Law Firms Commission on the topic of “Becoming a business partner as an in-house counsel and as an outside counsel: differences, opportunities and challenges.”

Learn more about the event here.

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2025 Legal 500 Latin America Rankings Highlight Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Team

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October 2024—The recently released Legal 500 Latin America rankings has highlighted Chaffetz Lindsey’s Latin America practice and leading team members in the space. Matilde Flores has been ranked for the first time as a Leading Associate, earning her recognition with regular involvement in the firm’s key cases and being named “one to watch” by clients and peers.

Anibal Sabater has been named a Leading Partner and the team is ranked Band 3 among other leading firms.

Further mentions of the team by peers and clients include:

  • “Chaffetz is a boutique, super specialised in arbitration. They are very focused on customer service and accompanying them in all instances of the dispute. They care about knowing the client’s philosophy and business approach to provide solutions that are aligned with their objectives and style. Partners are actively involved in the issues.”
  • “A great team of experienced and seasoned attorneys. Better quality than the ‘bigger’ firms in the USA.”
  • ‘Their quality of service is notable for their level of professionalism and dedication to their clients as well as the level of detail of their legal advice and recommendations.’
  • “Anibal Sabater is a lawyer with a high standard of quality. As a lawyer, he is having a very notable role, which makes him an elite consultant.”
  • “Peter Chaffetz has a lot of seniority, knows how to manage client expectations and proposes efficient solutions in terms of costs and times, always considering the global strategy of the case. James Hosking is a great strategist, with a strong commitment to knowing the facts of the case. Matilde Flores is a rising star.”
  • “I have high praise for the team. Cecilia Moss, Gretta Walters and Matilde Flores stand out.”

Learn more about Chaffetz Lindsey’s Latin America Disputes practice here.

Chambers Latin America 2025 Rankings Highlight Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Expertise

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August 2024— The Chambers & Partners Latin America rankings have long recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s expertise in the region, this year being no exception. The firm’s practice, ranked among the top 15 international counsel in Latin America-related arbitration, is described as “thorough, extraordinary and always quick to tend to the client.” Additionally, in-depth research by Chambers & Partners highlighted the firm’s preparation, focus and noteworthy results with contacts.

Anibal Sabater, James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou are among the individually ranked partners recognized in the International Counsel ranking table. Aníbal Sabater is also recognized as a leading arbitrator on the International Arbitrators ranking table, highlighting individuals widely recognized as the go-to arbitrators for disputes in the region.

The firm has a deep bench of native or fluent Spanish and Portuguese speaking attorneys, able to advise clients in both languages, and regularly argues cases in Spanish. The firm’s Latin American practice has continued to grow significantly with a series of instructions involving clients and/or projects in Argentina, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru and Uruguay.  Partners James Hosking, Aníbal Sabater, Yasmine Lahlou, Caline Mouawad, and David Lindsey have been active in Latin America for most of their careers.  In addition to international arbitration, the firm regularly represents clients in disputes in U.S, courts with a Latin America nexus.

Chambers provided comments on the following members of the team:

  • “Aníbal Martin Sabater is thoughtful and effective when building a case, and also good at keeping things on schedule and moving forward. He is excellent.”
  • “James Hosking is a known commodity. When you hire James, you’re in very capable hands.”
  • “I respect Yasmine Lahlou as she is a good lawyer who remains active in Latin American arbitration mandates.”

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

Legal 500 Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration and Insurance Teams Ranking Fourteen Partners and Counsel in 2024 USA Report

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June 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s International and Insurance teams have been recognized in the 2024 Legal 500 USA report, both groups ranking among the top practices in the country. Showcasing the depth of the team, in addition to receiving Tier 2 recognition, fourteen partners and counsel have been individually recognized in the report.

In International Arbitration, James Hosking now joins the Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence at the pinnacle of the profession. Founding partner, David Lindsey, remains in the Hall of Fame. Gretta Walters is newly recognized as a Next Generation Partner, one who has received significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and recent lead roles on multiple matters in the first few years of partnership. Anibal Sabater and Caline Mouawad are marked as Leading Lawyers, defined as true market leaders with long-established reputations in their sector, lead roles in multiple recent significant matters, and exceptional, widespread recognition and endorsement from peers in the market and clients alike. In addition, the entirety of the international arbitration team, including Andy Frischknecht and Yasmine Lahlou are Recommended Lawyers by Legal 500.

For Advice to Insurers, Erin Valentine and Andrew Poplinger are newly named Next Generation Partners. Peter Chaffetz and Steve Schwartz hold Hall of Fame honors, Charlie Scibetta is recognized as a Leading Lawyer, and J.D. Anders made his first appearance in the report as a Key Lawyer. Peter Chaffetz, Steve Schwartz, Charlie Scibetta, Cia Moss, Andrew Poplinger and Erin Valentine are all recommended for their insurance expertise.

Legal 500 references held high praise for both teams, noting:

‘Chaffetz Lindsey has a fabulous international arbitration practice. The team is doing superb work in arbitration proceedings and enforcement actions and its lawyers are of the highest caliber.’

‘The firm’s lawyers are highly qualified and focused on clients needs. The team is very responsive. The work is carried out accurately and with great legal and strategic reasoning.’

‘James Hosking is a phenomenal team leader. Yasmine Lahlou is a formidable lawyer and arbitrator; she is everything parties would want in an arbitrator and is a great advocate. Gretta Walters has significant credibility in the arbitration community. She is brilliant and efficient.’

‘We worked with Aníbal Sabater. He is a very helpful person, capable of dealing with the most complex cases. Aníbal is a professional with solid skills and strong charisma and is always punctual in meeting deadlines.’

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.”

Chaffetz Lindsey’s full recognition is as follows:

Legal 500 USA | International Arbitration

FIRM RANKED: TIER 2

Leading Lawyers

  • Aníbal Sabater
  • Caline Mouawad

Hall of Fame

  • David Lindsey
  • James Hosking

Next Generation Partners

  • Gretta Walters

Recommended lawyers:

  • Andreas Frischknecht
  • Aníbal Sabater
  • Caline Mouawad
  • David Lindsey
  • Gretta Walters
  • James Hosking
  • Yasmine Lahlou

Other key lawyer(s):

  • David Lindsey
  • Aníbal Sabater
  • Caline Mouawad
  • Yasmine Lahlou
  • Gretta Walters
  • Andreas Frischknecht

Legal 500 USA | Insurance: Advice to insurers

FIRM RANKED: TIER 2

Leading lawyers

  • Charles Scibetta

Hall of Fame

  • Peter Chaffetz
  • Steven Schwartz

Next Generation Partners

  • Andrew Poplinger
  • Erin Valentine

Recommended lawyers:

  • Andrew Poplinger
  • Cecilia Moss
  • Charles Scibetta
  • Erin Valentine
  • Peter Chaffetz
  • Steven Schwartz

Other key lawyer(s):

  • Andrew Poplinger
  • Erin Valentine
  • Joshua Anders

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