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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.

Andy Frischknecht Named a Swiss Arbitration Ambassador for the United States

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January 2025—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Andy Frischknecht has been named a Swiss Arbitration Ambassador for the United States. Andy is one of four Ambassadors focused on the US.

Swiss Arbitration Ambassadors are committed to promoting Swiss Arbitration within their respective jurisdictions. By engaging with interested professionals and stakeholders, they contribute to the advancement of Swiss Arbitration on a global scale.

Learn more here.

About The Swiss Arbitration Association

The Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA, Association Suisse de l’Arbitrage) is Switzerland’s leading arbitration organization bringing together the world’s most eminent arbitration practitioners from six continents and 50+ jurisdictions.

 

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.

Chambers Brazil 2024 Promotes Chaffetz Lindsey Team to Band 2

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October 2024— The 2024 Chambers & Partners Brazil rankings have promoted Chaffetz Lindsey’s Brazil-related international arbitration practice to further stand out among elite firms and lawyers in Brazil and Latin America.

For the third year in a row, Chaffetz Lindsey is featured in Chambers Brazil: Transactional Brazil International Arbitration . This year, the practice has been promoted to Band 2, ranking among the top five departments in the region. According to Chambers “Chaffetz Lindsey offers a prolific and successful arbitration practice. The firm is respected in the Brazilian market and its partners are known to market participants.” The team’s strengths are highlighted in the report: “They have a highly specialized and qualified team that is flexible in looking for solutions, bringing huge experience in the international field. Chaffetz Lindsey is always taking the lead.”

Yasmine Lahlou, garnering praise for her expertise in handling a broad range of arbitration matters in Brazil, has also been promoted to Band 2 in this year’s guide. According to Chambers, “her work is strongly endorsed by market sources”. Clients and colleagues noted the following during Chambers & Partners research:

“I had several experiences with Yasmine. She is a strong lawyer who is quite invested in arbitration cases.” “Yasmine is a great lawyer who is super-engaged. She is having international prominence as she is very active and focused on Brazil. Yasmine also knows the Portuguese language.” “Yasmine is one of the best practitioners currently active in the international arbitration field.” “Yasmine has a multicultural approach to the cases. She is super-responsive and professional.”

James Hosking is also listed as one of only 18 lawyers in the guide. Sources say:

“James is one of my go-to options for international arbitration.” “James can match a high level of sophistication with his amazing ability to understand different businesses and their challenges.” “He is a sophisticated lawyer who is highly experienced in international arbitration.”

Several Chaffetz Lindsey lawyers have been working in the Brazil market for around 25 years. The team offers lawyers fluent in English and Portuguese and some lawyers have worked and practiced in Brazil. In addition to its top-ranked arbitration practice, the firm offers complex litigation representation on disputes related to Brazil. The Chambers Brazil guide offers unparalleled independent market-leading analysis and rankings of the top law firms and lawyers across Brazil.

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.

Yasmine Lahlou and Caline Mouawad Named Top Female Lawyers in Latin America by Latinvex

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October 2024- Yasmine Lahlou and Caline Mouawad have been recognized by Latinvex’s 2024 rankings of “Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers.” This marks the seventh year Yasmine has been individually recognized by Latinvex and the sixth consecutive year for Caline, highlighting their work among the top foreign lawyers in 2024.

The 12th annual ranking looked at nearly 100 law firms and in the end chose 100 attorneys from 60 different firms based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Cayman Islands.

Click here to view the publication’s rankings (note, a subscription to Latinvex may be required).

Latinvex publishes daily news and weekly analysis on Latin America business, including nearly 50 rankings benchmarking the region’s companies, countries and people. It provides extensive and unique coverage of Latin America’s legal, technology and energy sectors.

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

Chaffetz Lindsey’s Insurance Team Ranks Among Best in the Nation by Chambers USA

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June 2024—Chambers USA 2024 guide recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s Insurance team as a highest ranked insurance practice in New York and among the top firms in the Nationwide ranking.

Testimonials from individuals close to the team were included in the report:  “Chaffetz has a strong team of attorneys with experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes. They are leaders in the field in unpacking complex matters and dealing with each element and issue of a dispute.”

Peter Chaffetz, Cia Moss, Steve Schwartz and Charlie Scibetta were individually recognized on the New York Insurance table. Peter, Steve and Cia were recognized for their Reinsurance work as well. Clients commented:

  1. Peter Chaffetz “has huge experience in the field of insurance and reinsurance and unparalleled knowledge. He’s one of the outstanding insurance litigators of his generation.” “He is simply one of the best lawyers in the country.”
  2. Cia Moss “always keeps the commercial aspects of a matter in mind when providing guidance and advice.”
  3. Steve Schwartz “is a go-to attorney for reinsurance disputes. He has vast knowledge and experience in both routine and complex matters.”
  4. Charles Scibetta “is absolutely outstanding.”

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

2024 Chambers USA Insurance Rankings

New York Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

Firm (Band 1)

  1. Peter Chaffetz (Band 1)
  2. Charles Scibetta (Band 2)
  3. Steven Schwartz (Band 2)
  4. Cia Moss (Band 3)

USA-Nationwide Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance

Firm (Band 3)

  1. Peter Chaffetz (Band 1)
  2. Steven Schwartz (Band 2)
  3. Cia Moss (Band 3)

Chambers 2024 Showcases Depth and Breadth of Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration and Enforcement Team

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June 2024—The recently released 2024 Chambers USA Guide has highlighted the long-standing success of Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration and Enforcement team.

In addition to Andy Frischknecht, Yasmine Lahlou has now 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 third year the firm overall has been recognized for its specialized practice in arbitration enforcement. Chaffetz Lindsey is one of only two firms that have more than one lawyer recognized in Enforcement.

The firm’s international arbitration team also continues to be ranked in “International Arbitration: The Elite,” as one of the top eight arbitration practices nationwide—and the only New York-based boutique. For the first time, partner Gretta Walters is ranked Band 6 for her international arbitration expertise. The depth of the team is also shown by the fact that Chaffetz Lindsey is one of only two Elite International Arbitration practices to have 6 or more of its partners ranked.

A source close to the firm noted, [Chaffetz Lindsey is] “a top-notch arbitration boutique, comparable only to the largest international practices.” Another commented that the firm has a “very strong team that knows perfectly well how to navigate a complex matter.”

Anibal Sabater, Caline Mouawad, James Hosking, Yasmine Lahlou and Gretta Walters have all been recognized for their work as Counsel in International Arbitration (Nationwide).

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

Sources had this to say about Chaffetz Lindsey partners:

  1. James Hosking “has one of the most brilliant minds” and is “highly sophisticated and talented when it comes to dealing with complex disputes, and fully client-oriented to ensure that the client gets the best level of service.”
  2. Andreas Frischknecht “is fully dedicated to the case and the client. He instils confidence that every aspect of the case is being meticulously and personally attended to.”
  3. Yasmine Lahlou “is great counsel” and “is very sound and reliable and has a lot of respect and gravitas”.
  4. Caline Mouawad “has an unparalleled dedication to the case and is focused on ensuring that the client is fully satisfied with her work and attains the desired objectives;” she “is responsive and practical, she has great strategic judgment and is very tenacious.”
  5. Anibal Sabater “excels at hearings, with an outstanding performance at cross-examination, knowing the key commercial goals of the client and implementing the best strategy to reach those goals.”
  6. Gretta Walters “is incredibly energetic and a great person to work with.”

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

2024 Chambers USA International Arbitration Rankings

International Arbitration: The Elite

Firm: Band 2

USA- Nationwide International Arbitration: Counsel

Aníbal Sabater (Band 3)

Caline Mouawad (Band 4)

James Hosking (Band 1)

Yasmine Lahlou (Band 4)

Gretta Walters (Band 6)

USA-Nationwide International Arbitration: Enforcement

Andy Frischknecht (Band 1)

Yasmine Lahlou (Band 1)

USA-Nationwide International Arbitration: Arbitrators

Aníbal Sabater (Band 3)

James Hosking (Band 2)

Matilde Flores Elected Co-Chair of ASIL Latin America Interest Group

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April 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Matilde Flores has been elected co-chair of the Latin America Interest Group at the American Society of International Law (ASIL) for a two-year term.

The Latin America Interest Group provides a forum on Latin America and international law. The Group promotes discussion and reflection on a broad spectrum of contemporary issues of importance to the region organizing roundtables, panels, meetings, and other events.

Learn more about the organization here.

Caline Mouawad, Yasmine Lahlou and David Lindsey Recognized by Latinvex

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March 2024– Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad, Yasmine Lahlou and David Lindsey have been recognized for their international expertise by Latinvex.

Caline Mouawad and Yasmine Lahlou have been named among the “Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America,” marking the fifth consecutive year Caline has been recognized and the sixth consecutive year for Yasmine. In addition, David Lindsey has been named one of “Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers”, highlighting his work among the top foreign lawyers in 2024.

The criteria used was a combination of factors, including recent track record on major deals and business, prominence of firm in Latin America and rankings by third parties such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

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

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

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