James Hosking and Gretta Walters Contribute to Encyclopedia of International Commercial Arbitration

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James Hosking and Gretta Walters Contribute to Encyclopedia of International Commercial Arbitration

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July 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s James Hosking and Gretta Walters have contributed to the newly published “Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of International Commercial Arbitration”. Edited by respected academics Franco Ferrari and Friedrich Rosenfeld, the encyclopedia provides over 130 concise entries on essential arbitration topics—from the New York Convention and Model Law to evidentiary rules and conflict-of-interest guidelines.

Gretta and James, together with other leading practitioners, provided entries on various core international arbitration concepts.   The first of its kind, the new publication offers guidance for practitioners, arbitrators, and students alike, combining substantive legal analysis with up-to-date commentary on global arbitration standards.

The publication is available for purchase on the Edward Elgar website.

Chaffetz Lindsey Among Top Firms for Insurance Disputes in New York and Nationwide

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June 2025—The Chambers USA 2025 guide has again recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s insurance team as a highest ranked insurance practice in New York and among the top firms in the Nationwide ranking. The team is one of only two top-ranked New York insurance practices.

Peter Chaffetz, Cia Moss, Steve Schwartz and Charlie Scibetta were individually recognized on the New York Insurance table. Peter, Steve, and Cia were nationally recognized for their Reinsurance work. Charlie was recognized in the Nationwide rankings of Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer.

We thank our clients for their supportive input to Chambers, including the following comments about our team and our senior partners:  “The Chaffetz team’s depth and breadth of knowledge and strong advocacy skills were in clear display in putting forth an outstanding case.” “We turn to Chaffetz Lindsey with our more complicated matters. The firm is persuasive and concise, whilst being reasonable and collaborative.”  Peter “is a titan in the industry. He has deep and broad expertise, decades of experience and deep knowledge of the industry.” Cia “is smart, thoughtful and has great poise.” Steve “is brilliant and very quick-witted in terms of advocacy.” And, Charlie “is always looking for a new, creative approach. If your back is up against the wall, he always finds a way.”

Chaffetz Lindsey Dominates International Arbitration and Enforcement Rankings in Chambers USA 2025

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June 2025—The recently released 2025 Chambers USA Guide marks another milestone in the Chaffetz Lindsey’s team’s recognition as the leading US-based international arbitration and enforcement boutique. The team boasts seven ranked lawyers across three categories—the equal highest number of active lawyers of any firm in the US.  Recognized lawyers cover elite Band 1 leaders to Band 6 rising stars, demonstrating the strength and depth of the firm’s bench.

The firm’s international arbitration team continues to be ranked in “International Arbitration: The Elite” as the only New York-based boutique, placing it among top-tier global firms.

Chaffetz Lindsey’s six ranked lawyers appearing in the “International Arbitration: Counsel” table evidences the breadth and diversity of the team. New this year, Counsel May Khoury, is ranked as an “Associate to Watch,” recognizing emerging talent. Anibal Sabater, Caline Mouawad, James Hosking, Yasmine Lahlou, and Gretta Walters continue to be recognized in a group that one client described as “absolutely a force to be reckoned with.”

Andy Frischknecht and Yasmine Lahlou have again earned Band 1 recognition in the highly regarded International Arbitration: Enforcement rankings. Andy and Yasmine lead a majority of the firm’s major award and enforcement engagements. This marks the fourth year the firm has been recognized for its specialized practice in arbitration enforcement. With two Band 1 lawyers in this category, Chaffetz Lindsey is uniquely positioned to manage complex global enforcement mandates with boutique agility and elite capability.

A source close to the team noted, “They are always on point, prepared and ready.”

Anibal Sabater and James Hosking have also been named among the top Arbitrators in the country.

Sources had this to say about Chaffetz Lindsey partners:

  1. James Hosking “is as sharp as a surgeon’s knife.”
  2. Andreas Frischknecht’s “advice and awareness is enviable.”
  3. Yasmine Lahlou “is incredibly bright and super collegiate to work with.”
  4. Caline Mouawad [has a] “pragmatic, client-oriented mindset. She was able to figure out how to put the company’s priorities first.”
  5. Anibal Sabater “is extremely reliable, and it gives me comfort knowing that everything is under control. The experience he has is highly valuable.”
  6. Gretta Walters “is a lawyer’s lawyer. She is professional and outstandingly smart.”
  7. May Khoury’s work left one source “impressed.”

To view the firm’s International Arbitration and Enforcement profile, visit our website or the Chambers USA website.  For a full breakdown of Chaffetz Lindsey’s Chambers USA International Arbitration Rankings, see below.

James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou Co-Author ICCA Practical Insights Module on the Right to a Physical Hearing

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June 2025– Chaffetz Lindsey’s  James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou have co-authored a new ICCA Practical Insights module on the right to a physical hearing in international arbitration, published in collaboration with Wolters Kluwer. The module was developed alongside co-author Giacomo Rojas Elgueta and edited by Kiran Nasir Gore, Joshua Karton, Simon Greenberg, and Fan Yang.

The publication offers clear, practical analysis of a still heavily debated issue in international arbitration —whether parties have a legal or implied right to an in-person hearing, and what the implications are when hearing formats are imposed over party objection.

Building on the findings of ICCA’s 2020 Right to a Physical Hearing project and its accompanying 2022 umbrella report, the new module synthesizes legal commentary and jurisdiction-specific insights to provide guidance on:

  1. The existence and scope of any right to a physical hearing
  2. How party autonomy interacts with tribunal discretion
  3. Risks related to enforcement or annulment when hearing format is disputed

The resource is designed to support arbitration counsel and tribunals in making informed, strategic decisions when navigating remote and hybrid proceedings.

Both the new module and the 2022 ICCA Reports volume are available online through ICCA and Wolters Kluwer.

To learn more or access the publication, click here.

Chaffetz Lindsey Sponsors NY City Bar’s 14th Annual Women General Counsel Panel

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May 2025 — Join us at the New York City Bar for a thought-provoking discussion on June 2nd for the 14th Annual Women General Counsel Panel “Top of Mind in 2025: A Fireside Chat with General Counsel.”  Women general counsel will speak on how they navigate the pressing issues their organizations face, from evaluating the transformative impact of AI and safeguarding data privacy, to championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in the current environment. This conversation promises to be a dynamic exploration of the challenges and opportunities shaping the legal landscape today.

Panelists:

  • Tiffany Hall, General Counsel of Mastercard
  • Bridget Smith, General Counsel for The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations
  • Susan Garcia, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of DISCO
  • Sponsoring Committee:  Women in the Legal Profession, Linda Rosenthal, Chair
    Co-Sponsoring Organization: Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Executive Director

Event Sponsors:

  • Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
  • McDermott Will & Emery LLP
  • Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
  • Seward & Kissel LLP
  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Event Details:

Monday, June 2, 2025 | Program 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Reception 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Format: In-Person
Program Fee: $20 Members |$40 Non-Members |Free for Student Members

Click here to register.

James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou Publish Chapter on Award Enforcement to Mark PCA Anniversary

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February 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou have published a chapter in “The Enforcement of Arbitral Awards – A Global Guide for Practitioners”, a publication examining enforcement proceedings across 25 jurisdictions. The guide is set to be an essential resource for legal professionals navigating the complexities of international arbitration.

In the chapter, James and Yasmine address award enforcement in the U.S.

This publication, published by Aarna Law, is a tribute to 125 years of Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), in celebration of this historic milestone.

Access the chapter here and the full guide here.

Cia Moss Elected to ARIAS U.S. Board of Directors

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November 2024– Chaffetz Lindsey is pleased to announce Founding Partner Cia Moss has been elected to serve as a member of the ARIAS U.S. Board of Directors.  The Board is composed of current and former senior executives from reinsurers, insurers, attorneys in private practice, and experienced arbitrators in the industry.

ARIAS•U.S. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the insurance and reinsurance arbitration process for the international and domestic markets. Founded in 1994, ARIAS•U.S. provides initial training and continuing education in the skills necessary to serve effectively on an insurance/reinsurance arbitration panel.

In addition, ARIAS•U.S. certifies a pool of qualified arbitrators that parties involved in a dispute can use to find the appropriate persons to resolve the matter in a professional, knowledgeable and cost-effective manner.

Learn more here.

Andy Frischknecht Publishes Bilingual Article in Leading German Art Law Journal

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November 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andy Frischknecht recently co-published an article with former Chaffetz Lindsey Referendar Dennis Harrus in the leading German art law journal, Kunst und Recht. The article, titled “Der gutgläubige Erwerb von Kunstwerken nach dem Recht von New York and the Good Faith Acquisition of Artworks under German Law“, explores the circumstances in which a good faith purchaser for value may acquire valid title to an artwork even though the seller was neither the work’s true owner nor authorized to sell it on the owner’s behalf.

The article has two parts: Part 1, published in German, discusses the good faith acquisition of artworks under New York law. Part 2, published in English and intended primarily for an international audience, explores the same topic under German law.

Click here for the abstract and more information on the article.

Full access to the publication may require a subscription.

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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.

Chaffetz Lindsey Announces Inaugural Young ICCA- Chaffetz Lindsey Scholarship for the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration

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August 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey is proud to announce the inauguration of the Young ICCA-Chaffetz Lindsey scholarship, to allow a Young ICCA member to participate in the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, which is organized by Università degli studi Roma Tre and Associazione Italiana per l’Arbitrato – AIA and held under the auspices of the Roma Tre – UNIDROIT Centre for Transnational Commercial Law and International Arbitration. The €1500 scholarship will cover the full registration fee for the Certificate and a portion of travel expenses.

The scholarship brings together two long-standing Chaffetz Lindsey initiatives. Partners James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou have both been on the Certificate faculty since its inception; while James Hosking has been a Young ICCA mentor for many years and several other firm members have been involved in the group’s mentoring program.

Head of international arbitration and ICCA Governing Board member, James Hosking says “I’m very pleased that we can bring together two of my favorite programs and, consistent with ICCA’s objective of promoting diversity and inclusion in international arbitration conferences, offer access to the Certificate to participants who would not otherwise be able to attend.”

The next edition of this annual in-person program will take place from September 23rd– 27th, 2024 at Roma Tre University in Rome. Led by academics, in-house counsel and practitioners, the Certificate spans five days of engaging sessions and practical roundtables on international commercial and investment arbitration. The program also includes the Roma Tre University – UNIDROIT Annual International Arbitration Lecture, delivered this year by Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Professor of International Arbitration at Cairo University and Founding Partner at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm.

Chaffetz Lindsey Partner and Certificate faculty member Yasmine Lahlou says, “The Certificate is truly unique as a crash course in international arbitration taught by hands-on professionals, and I’m proud the firm is seeking to broaden those lucky enough to participate.”

For more details about the Certificate in International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, click here.

To Apply for the Scholarship

To apply, Young ICCA members must submit (in the form of a single PDF):

  • a letter of motivation expressing their interest in participating in the Certificate, including a description of their arbitration experience (maximum 400 words); and
  • a resume or CV.

In granting the Scholarship, priority will be given to candidates from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented (minority) groups, including in relation to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, indigenous origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

The applications should be sent in a single PDF via email to scholarships@youngicca.org by August 30, 2024.

About Young ICCA

Young ICCA is the world’s leading arbitration knowledge and skills network for young practitioners dedicated to introducing new practitioners from all corners of the globe to the field of international arbitration. To learn more about the scholarship program, click here.

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ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin Publishes “Two Recent New York Federal Court Decisions Highlight the Federal Circuit Split on Whether the McCarren-Ferguson Act Allows State Insurance Laws to Override the New York Convention” by Andrew Poplinger and Thomas Hildebrand

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May 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andrew Poplinger and Thomas Hildebrand authored an article in the first issue of the 2024 ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin.

The article discusses how recent decisions from the Southern District of New York highlight the conflicting approaches taken by federal appellate courts on the issue of whether the McCarren-Ferguson Act permits state insurance laws to invalidate arbitration agreements governed by the New York Convention.

Read the full article here.

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Anibal Sabater and Agustina Alfaro Contribute to SVAMC Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration

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May 2024—The Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC) Artificial Intelligence Task Force published this week its Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration. Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater and Agustina Alfaro actively participated in the process.

The SVAMC AI Guidelines provide a set of principles to ensure the fair and ethical application of AI in arbitration proceedings as AI use continues to grow in the legal field. A first draft of the Guidelines was published in August 2023 along with an invitation for comments. Earlier this year, a Guidelines Review Committee was formed to collate and decide on the implementation of the comments received to the draft. Aníbal was a member of the Guidelines Review Committee and and Agustina Alfaro its administrative assistant.

View the full publication here.

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