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.

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.

Smit-Lowenfeld Prize Awarded to Co-Authors Caline Mouawad Jessica Beess und Chrostin by International Arbitration Club of NY

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February 2023— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad and King & Spalding’s Jessica Beess und Chrostin were recently awarded the twelfth annual Smit-Lowenfeld Prize by the International Arbitration Club of New York for best article in the field of international arbitration. The article, titled “The Illegality Objection in Investor-State Arbitration,” methodically reviews investment awards that involved an illegality objection.  The Smit-Lowenfeld Prize is awarded annually by the International Arbitration Club of New York to recognize the outstanding article published in the previous year on any aspect of international arbitration. The Prize honors the late Hans Smit of Columbia Law School and Andreas F. Lowenfeld of New York University School of Law, both renowned scholars in international litigation and arbitration.

 

Chaffetz Lindsey’s Aníbal Sabater commendend Caline and Jessica for their work. “Caline is a phenomenal lawyer, with deep analytical skills and years of experience in investment cases,” Aníbal stated. “It is no surprise to see her and Jessica recognized for their trailblazing study on the illegality objection, which we wholeheartedly recommend our colleagues read. Congratulations to both!”

 

When presenting the award, Lawrence W. Newman, Presiding Member of the IACNY and Of Counsel at Baker McKenzie, stated: “This is an important article on a heretofore unexplored area of investment treaty arbitration scholarship—the responses of arbitration tribunals to assertions by host countries that claimant investors obtained their investments in violation of local law.”

 

Read the full article published by Arbitration International here.

 

Read the International Arbitration Club of New York’s press release here.

Latinvex Recognizes Three Chaffetz Lindsey Partners in 2022 Rankings

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January 2023— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad, Yasmine Lahlou and Gretta Walters have been recognized for their international expertise by Latinvex in their recently released 2022 rankings.

Caline Mouawad and Yasmine Lahlou have been named among the “Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America,” marking the fourth consecutive year Caline has been recognized and the fifth consecutive year for Yasmine. In addition, Gretta Walters has debuted as one of 25 Rising Legal Stars in Latin America. Prominent attorneys on this list have been highlighted for the scope and prominence of work and future potential in the region.

Click here for Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers rankings.

Click here for Latin America’s Rising Legal Stars rankings.

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Latinvex’s editorial staff selects the top 100 female lawyers specializing in Latin America among international law firms. The tenth annual ranking looked at nearly 100 law firms and chose attorneys from 61 different firms based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Bermuda. The criteria for selection was a combination of factors, including recent track record on major deals and business, prominence of firm in Latin America and rankings.

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 & Partners Ranks Chaffetz Lindsey Insurance Practice Top in the Country

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June 2022 – Chaffetz Lindsey is pleased to be ranked by Chambers & Partners in Band 1 for 2022 Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer in New York—a ranking held by just two firms in a distinguished group of the best firms in the space. This marks the second year in a row the team has received top honors.

A Chambers source stated, “Chaffetz Lindsey has a deep bench of smart practitioners.”

In addition, Peter, Cia, Steve and Charlie were individually ranked for their Advice to Insurers.  Peter, Cia, and Steve were ranked for their Reinsurance expertise.

  • Peter Chaffetz is ranked in Band 1 on both tables. Referees noted that Peter “is a supremely talented litigator. He is a great communicator in both the written and oral venues.” “He is very strategic and sophisticated.”
  • Sources say Cecilia Moss “couples a strong background in insurance and reinsurance law with strong litigation skills and a commitment to increase diversity in the industry. She is one of my ‘go-to’ lawyers.“
  • Steven Schwartz was recognized as “a most trusted adviser, top-notch litigator and excellent writer.” Referees noted “Steven is very thoughtful and strategic. His advice is solid and dependable.” “[He] is our go-to guy for advice on strategy for complicated reinsurance issues and appellate work.”
  • Referees noted that Charles Scibetta’s “advice is always nuanced, thoughtful and strategic. He’s a great litigator.” “He is incredibly creative and unrelenting.”

Additional information on the firm’s top-ranked Insurance team is here and on the Chambers USA website.

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.

Latinvex 2022 Rankings Recognize Chaffetz Lindsey Among Top International Law Firms

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April 2022 — Chaffetz Lindsey has been recognized among the top international law firms in Latin America by Latinvex. The firm has been ranked  11th in “Top Arbitration Firms” and 34th  in “Overall Rankings”– solidifying its strong international ties in the field.  The ninth annual ranking of Latin America’s top law firms is based on a combination of factors including value, prominence and scope of work and references among clients and peers.

A complete list of the rankings is available here (note a subscription to Latinvex is required).

About Latinvex
Latinvex publishes news and analysis on Latin America business, including rankings benchmarking the region’s companies, countries and people. It provides extensive and unique coverage of Latin America’s legal, energy and technology sectors.

WWL’s 2022 Insurance & Reinsurance Report Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey Partners

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March 2022 — Who’s Who Legal 2022 Insurance and Reinsurance report has recognized four Chaffetz Lindsey insurance team partners for their expertise on a national and global scale. Peter Chaffetz and Steven Schwartz were named “Leading Individuals in the USA.” These individuals received the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources this year. Peter has also been recognized as a “Global Elite Thought Leader in North America” – one of only 12 selected in the US.

According to Who’s Who Legal:

  • Peter Chaffetz at Chaffetz Lindsey “is a well-established name in the market thanks to his ‘highly skilled arbitration counsel.’”
  • Steven Schwartz is a “renowned reinsurance litigator who impresses peers with his encyclopedic knowledge of insurance law.”

In addition, Charles Scibetta and Cecilia Moss are highlighted as “Recommended Counsel.”

The report recognizes insurance and reinsurance lawyers for their top-tier handling of contentious, contractual, regulatory and transactional matters. Learn more about Who’s Who Legal and read the full report here.

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.

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.

 

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.

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