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

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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.

Legal 500 Latin America 2022 Rankings Promote Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Disputes Practice

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November 2021 – Legal 500 recently released their 2022 Latin America rankings, and Chaffetz Lindsey continues to stand out as the only New York-based boutique recognized for International Arbitration disputes amongst an elite field of firms. In fact, the firm was promoted to Tier 2, further reinforcing its standing as a powerhouse among industry giants.

Chaffetz Lindsey has been consistently listed as a top-tier arbitration practice in Latin America since the firm was founded over 12 years ago.  Legal 500 Latin America, which bases its rankings largely on client reviews, called Chaffetz Lindsey a “’true arbitration boutique’ with a ‘versatile team’ that delivers ‘excellent service’ to a roster of clients with a strong Latin American component.’”

Several members of our team members received specific mentions in this year’s rankings summary:

  • James Hosking, Chaffetz Lindsey founding partner who leads the international arbitration team and represents parties in investment treaty and commercial disputes across sectors.
  • Aníbal Sabater, recognized as “an excellent professional” … who “displays great versatility, knowledge and the ability to work with teams from other international firms. He always delivers quick answers and is a great strategist with knowledge of the most complex issues.” Anibal is ranked as a “Leading Lawyer.”
  • Yasmine Lahlou, who is recognized for her strong Brazilian track-record and areas of focus as energy, pharmaceuticals and telecoms. Yasmine is ranked as a “Next Generation Partner”.
  • Caline Mouawad, who was highlighted for having deepened the firm’s capability in investor-state disputes under investment treaties.

For 33 years, Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions 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 unrivaled experience in the legal market.

Aníbal Sabater to Moderate UIA Panel on the Pandemic’s Impact on Law Firm Management

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October 2021 — The 2021 UIA Union Internationale des Avocats Congress is currently taking place in Madrid through Saturday in a hybrid format of in-person and virtual attendance.  Join Chaffetz Lindsey Partner Aníbal Sabater, who is President of “The Commission on The Future of the Lawyer,” as he co-moderates a panel on the “Impact of the Pandemic on the Management of Law Firms and the Practice of Law” this Saturday, October 30th, from 5pm to 7pm CEST (Madrid) with Commission’s Vice-President Nadia Darwazeh (Clyde & Co).

The speakers — including César Coronel Jones (Coronel & Pérez), Pilar Cortés (Esade), Pedro José Izquierdo (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP), Urquiola De Palacio (Palacio & Asociados), and Malgorzata Krzyzowska (Aliant Law) — represent big law firms, mid-size law-firms, in-house counsel, and solo practitioners from around the world and will exchange views on the legacy of the pandemic on the profession. Topics to be addressed include whether remote work is here to stay, challenges in the recruitment and retention of talent, how to service clients without the benefit of in-person meetings, and changes in the administration of legal practices.

Join remotely in person or at Hôtel Riu Plaza España Cibeles Puerta del Sol by registering online at http://madrid.uianet.org/. For more information, contact: uiacentre@uianet.org.

ENERAP Launches NY Chapter with Oct 19th Webinar on Global Energy Market and Regulatory Impact on NY Practitioners

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October 2021 — Energy Related Arbitration Practitioners (ENERAP) is a worldwide forum that aims to promote the development of arbitration through the study of the characteristics, complexities and challenges involved in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings related to the energy sector.  Chaffetz Lindsey attorneys Gretta Walters and Silvia Marroquin are founding members of the newly launched NY Chapter, and Aníbal Sabater serves as an advisor to the organization.

The inaugural event for the New York Chapter takes place on October 19th from 10-11am ET.  The webinar, titled “Overview of the Global Energy Market and the Impact of Regulatory Changes on New York Practitioners” features an esteemed group of panelists including Liliana Diaz (Managing Director, FTI Consulting), Michael B. Gerrard (Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice and Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School), and José V. Zapata (Partner, Holland & Knight).  Gretta Walters will moderate.

To attend this event, please register here.  Chaffetz Lindsey is pleased to co-sponsor the webinar.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak About International Construction Arbitrations at ICDR Y&I

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September 2021 – On Tuesday, September 14th, Aníbal Sabater will participate in a panel discussion titled, “International Construction Arbitration: Core Concepts for Arbitration Practitioners – Webinar 3: Changes/Variations” hosted by ICDR Y&I. Anibal will join Fatima Balfaqeeh, Shona Frame, Rouven Bodenheimer and Santiago Peña to discuss key issues involving change orders and variation claims in construction disputes, including how they arise and the consequences of those changes. The panelists will also address related issues such as notices and value engineering.

The webinar begins at 10:00am EST. Registration is available here.

The webinar is part of a four part series hosted by ICDR Y&I aimed at addressing core concepts young practitioners should understand in complex construction disputes. ICDR Y&I is the networking group for arbitration and other ADR practitioners under 40 sponsored by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR).

Chambers Latin America Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Practice

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August 2021 – The recently released Chambers & Partners 2022 Latin America ranking once again lists and commends only one boutique for international arbitration:  Chaffetz Lindsey. Chaffetz Lindsey’s “esteemed international arbitration outfit” – says the 2022 Latin America: International Arbitration in International Counsel – “offers valued expertise in Latin American mandates” and is “in high demand among prominent international and regional corporate groups for its knowledge of commercial disputes, especially those arising out of infrastructure construction claims.” Chambers also notes that the firm is regularly sought after by corporate claimants engaging in investment treaty cases. Chaffetz Lindsey is the only boutique firm included in the rankings.

Clients highlight the firm’s “easy communication, attitude, proactivity, accuracy, agility, good performance and good business results.”

Chaffetz Lindsey is one of the few firms to feature four individually ranked attorneys – no firm has more than four ranked individuals. Chambers provided the following comments on our partners:

  • James Hosking is recognised by market commentators for his arbitration expertise, as one relates: “He is a strategic thinker who knows what he wants and how to get to that point, and has shown good skills in managing client expectations.” He is routinely sought out to assist with commercial and infrastructure construction disputes. He also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases.
  • Yasmine Lahlou continues to impress interviewees with her skills, as one attests: “She tries to see the strong and the weak points of the case and works very hard,” while also adding: “I think she is excellent.” She is adept at handling Brazilian commercial arbitrations arising out of joint operating agreement disputes and construction claims.
  • Founding partner David Lindsey benefits from a wealth of experience acting on Latin American arbitration cases before various arbitral panels, with a focus on matters involving Brazil. He possesses solid expertise advising oil and gas and construction companies on commercial disputes arising from joint operating agreements and EPC contracts.
  • Aníbal Martin Sabater is commended by market sources for being “pleasant, responsive and very meticulous in his work.” Another market onlooker considers him “very sharp and well prepared.” He is widely recognised for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases. He benefits from further expertise in commercial disputes concerning financial and construction issues.

To view the firm’s International Arbitration profile, please visit our website or the Chambers Latin America website.  Since 1999, Chambers & Partners has been researching the global legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers Latin America 2022 rankings are determined through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. The results are audited independently and are based on a range of professional qualities most valued by clients.

Aníbal Sabater Offers Career Advice to LL.M. Students at Columbia University

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July 2021 – On Thursday, July 22nd, Aníbal Sabater will participate in a “CIAA Panel Discussion on Careers in International Arbitration.” Hosted by the Columbia International Arbitration Association, Aníbal will join Dr. Kabir Duggal (Arnold & Porter), Preeti Bhagnani (White & Case) and Gaela Gehring Flores (Arnold & Porter) for a panel discussion about their careers in international arbitration, followed by Zoom breakout sessions where they will offer advice to Columbia University LL.M. students.

The Columbia International Arbitration Association (CIAA) is Columbia Law School’s only student association focusing exclusively on the topic of international arbitration.

Aníbal Sabater to Speak About Achieving Efficiency in the Arbitration Process

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July 2021 – On Tuesday, July 13th, Aníbal Sabater will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Flexibilidad y automatismos en el proceso arbitral,” hosted by Arbitration Live and Roger Rubio Arbitration. Aníbal will join Maria Claudia Procopiak, Franz X. Stirnimann Fuentes and Victoria García Verón to discuss flexibility and automatisms to achieve maximum efficiency in the arbitration process.

The webinar begins at 11:00am EST and will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Registration is available here.

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