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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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Chambers Global Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Team in 2024 Rankings

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February 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration practice has been named in the 2024 Chambers & Partners Global rankings, cementing the team as a global leader in the industry. The guide ranks top global lawyers and law firms across the world in over 200 jurisdictions. The team continues to be the only US-based boutique named in the Global Market Leaders International Arbitration rankings.

Sources speak highly of the group, one noting “Their client service is excellent.”

In addition, Chaffetz Lindsey partners Anibal Sabater and Yasmine Lahlou have both been individually recognized as Global Market Leaders in International Arbitration in the 2024 Global Guide.

Comments on our globally ranked arbitration partners include:

  1. Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognised by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice displays solid expertise, assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region. An interviewee states “Aníbal is a highly-skilled arbitration lawyer who has personal characteristics in terms of interpersonal and diplomatic skills that I find to be admirable in an international arbitration.”
  2. Yasmine Lahlou garners praise for her expertise in handling a broad range of arbitration matters in Brazil. She is the leader of the Brazil practice for Chaffetz Lindsey and her work is strongly endorsed by market sources. Clients say “Yasmine [is] amazingly responsive, razor sharp as a lawyer and show[s] great understanding of the commercial challenges of the client,” “[she] is a shining star on the international arbitration field.”

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.

 

ArabArb Nominated for 2024 GAR Awards: Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge Award

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February 2024– ArabArb, co-founded by Chaffetz Lindsey’s May Khoury, has been nominated for the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge Award as part of the 2024 GAR Awards taking place during Paris Arbitration Week. ArabArb is an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the global arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.  It also strives to increase the visibility of diverse and qualified counsel, arbitrators, and experts who are particularly suited to handle disputes relating to the Arab World.

ArabArb was founded last year by five Arab arbitration practitioners: Randa Adra of Crowell & Moring, Cherine Foty of Covington & Burling, Lillian Khoury of Steptoe & Johnson, May Khoury of Chaffetz Lindsey and Nour Nicolas of Foley Hoag. The group’s founders now constitute its all-female board. Chaffetz Lindsey’s Caline Mouawad and Yasmine Lahlou sit on the advisory committee of this women-led group, making three out of eleven members represented by the Chaffetz Lindsey team.

Voting for the 2024 GAR Awards will remain open until Monday, February 12th. To vote visit:  https://globalarbitrationreview.com/article/gar-awards-2024-voting-now-open

Learn more about ArabArb here.

Chaffetz Lindsey Arbitration Team Recognized as Global Elite According to Who’s Who Legal

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December 2023—Who’s Who Legal Arbitration has released their 2024 rankings with the most prominent names in arbitration, ranking seven Chaffetz Lindsey team members among the highly regarded group. Both James Hosking and Yasmine Lahlou have again been named “Global Elite Thought Leaders,” a title reserved for the top 2.5% of ranked practitioners considered the “very best by peers and clients, achieving the highest number of recommendations in the research.” James and Yasmine are among only 23 individuals in North America—and only 8 lawyers practicing primarily as counsel—to receive such recognition. Chaffetz Lindsey is one of only 7 firms in the world with more than one Global Elite Thought Leader.

Additional accolades include Anibal Sabater, Caline Mouawad, Peter Chaffetz and David Lindsey as “Global Leaders in Arbitration” and Gretta Walters as a “Highly Regarded Future Leader,” one of 8 individuals in North America.

WWL: Arbitration 2024 is a culmination of months of research by WWL and GAR. Through nominations from peers and clients, the practitioners and experts listed have been recognized as the leading names in the field. Learn more here.

Chambers Brazil 2023 Ranks Chaffetz Lindsey Among Top 10 in International Arbitration; Highlights Yasmine Lahlou and James Hosking as Leading Lawyers

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November 2023—The recently released 2023 Chambers & Partners Brazil rankings have spotlighted Chaffetz Lindsey’s Brazil-related international arbitration practice as a standout among elite firms and lawyers, further showcasing the Chaffetz Lindsey’s expertise in Brazil and Latin America.

Chaffetz Lindsey is one of 10 firms featured in Chambers’ Brazil: Transactional Brazil International Arbitration rankings table.  According to Chambers, “New York firm 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 firm has well-established experience representing clients in high-profile ICC, SCC and SIAC arbitrations, also providing pre-arbitration advice and representation in Section 1782 proceedings.”  Clients tell Chambers, “They are very good and easy to work with, besides having excellent lawyers.”

Chambers Brazil also listed Yasmine Lahlou and James Hosking as two of 14 lawyers ranked in the International Arbitration table of leading lawyers.  According to Chambers Brazil:

  1. Yasmine Lahlou  “garners praise for her expertise in handling a broad range of arbitration matters in Brazil. She is the leader of the Brazil practice for Chaffetz Lindsey and her work is strongly endorsed by market sources.” Also, Chambers’ research indicates Yasmine is an “Excellent lawyer and a great partner, easy to work with.
  2. James Hosking  “has a solid track record in high-profile disputes seeking indemnification under commercial agreements and in environmental disasters. He is highly respected by sources. ‘He is very good, we rate him highly. He has a lot of experience in Latin America and Brazil.’”

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

About Chambers Brazil

The Chambers Brazil guide offers independent market-leading analysis and rankings of the top law firms and lawyers across Brazil based on in-depth research conducted throughout the year and determined through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. Read more about Chambers’ methodology here.

Chambers Latin America Highlights Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Practice in 2024 Rankings

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August 2023—The recently released 2024 Chambers & Partners Latin America rankings have spotlighted Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration practice as a standout among elite firms and lawyers. Ranking both individually and as a firm, the team continues to showcase their expertise in the Latin American region.

During in-depth research conducted by Chambers & Partners throughout the year, clients highlighted the firm’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism.

Chaffetz Lindsey is one of the only firms that feature four individually ranked partners, all of whom have been recognized in the International Counsel ranking table. Aníbal Sabater, in addition to being ranked as one of the top 13 counsel in Latin America-related arbitration, is also recognized as a leading arbitrator on the Arbitrators in International Counsel ranking table, highlighting individuals widely recognized as the go-to arbitrators for disputes in the region.

Chambers provided comments on the following members of the team:

  • Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognized by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice includes solid expertise assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region. Lauding his skills as counsel, one client declares: “Aníbal Martin Sabater has deep knowledge, and is very professional.”
  • James Hosking continues to assist key clients with commercial and infrastructure construction disputes in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Mexico. He also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases.
  • Yasmine Lahlou is adept at handling commercial arbitrations in Latin America arising out of joint operating agreement disputes and construction claims. Lauding her solid expertise, one client declares: “”Yasmine Lahlou is a fantastic lawyer.”
  • David Lindsey enjoys a wealth of experience acting on Latin American arbitration cases before various arbitral panels. He possesses solid expertise advising oil and gas and construction companies on commercial disputes arising from joint operating agreements and EPC contracts.

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

About Chambers Latin America

Chambers Latin America ranks the top law firms and lawyers across the region based on in-depth research conducted throughout the year and determined through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. Read more about Chambers’ methodology here.

 

2023 Chambers USA Recognizes Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration and Enforcement Team

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June 2023—The newly released 2023 Chambers USA Guide comes with high praise for Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration and Enforcement team.

In a first, Andy Frischknecht has earned the highly esteemed Band 1 recognition in the International Arbitration: Enforcement rankings. Andy has led or co-led most of the firm’s major award and enforcement engagements for over a decade. This marks the second year the firm overall has been recognized for its nationwide specialized practice in award and judgment enforcement.

In addition, the firm’s international arbitration team 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 receives personal mention for her international arbitration expertise. With all six of its core international arbitration partners individually recognized, Chaffetz Lindsey has more ranked New York lawyers than any other firm.

A source close to the firm noted, that “The Chaffetz Lindsey team has been absolutely outstanding. We’ve felt the strength of their team on every step of the collaboration – they are excellent, very responsive and open.” Another commented that the firm has a “strong arbitration team, with attorneys from different jurisdictions and special focus on the client needs. The team is excellent and the partners are very well prepared.”

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, David Lindsey and James Hosking have also been named among the top Arbitrators in the US.

Sources had this to say about Chaffetz Lindsey partners:

  • James Hosking is “extraordinary, his attention to detail and ability to dissect the most difficult issues is remarkable. He is the type of guy who’s great at very difficult cases – he’s like a brain surgeon.” His “secret sauce is that he has an even-handed approach. We can all modulate somewhat broadly; he brings things more to the middle – he presents the case straight down the line, he doesn’t push the envelope and he gains his credibility.”
  • Andreas Frischknecht “has a very analytical mind and he likes approaching problems in a systematic manner, always looking for the most reasonable solution.”
  • Yasmine Lahlou “has been amazingly responsive, razor sharp as a lawyer and showing great understanding of the commercial challenges of the client.”  Yasmine “is already a shining star on the international arbitration field. She is really impressive.”
  • David Lindsey “is a strategist, he’s very good at outlining the strategies of the case and looking at the big picture. He beats his opponent, but always with a smile.”
  • Caline Mouawad “is absolutely lovely. She’s very, very intelligent, very personable and came up with creative ideas. She devotes a lot of time to the case and gives us her full attention.” “I think the world of [Caline], she is incredibly smart and knowledgeable.”
  • Anibal Sabater “is extremely knowledgeable and he was extremely well prepared, he really understood the case.” He “is extremely pleasant to work with and knows how to be a real team player.”
  • Gretta Walters “is great, extremely bright, very organized and efficient.”

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.

2023 Chambers USA International Arbitration Rankings

USA-Nationwide International Arbitration: Enforcement

  • Andy Frischknecht (Band 1)

International Arbitration: The Elite

Firm: Band 2

USA- Nationwide International Arbitration: Counsel

  • James Hosking (Band 1)
  • Aníbal Sabater (Band 3)
  • Caline Mouawad (Band 4)
  • Yasmine Lahlou (Band 4)
  • Gretta Walters (Up & Coming)

USA-Nationwide International Arbitration: Arbitrators

  • James Hosking (Band 2)
  • Aníbal Sabater (Band 3)
  • David Lindsey (Band 3)

Chaffetz Lindsey’s Insurance Team Named Top Practice in New York and Among Best Nationwide by Chambers USA

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June 2023—Chambers USA 2023 guide recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s Insurance team as the highest ranked insurance practice in New York and among the top firms in the Nationwide ranking.  Chaffetz Lindsey is the first boutique firm to break into the Nationwide list.

Clients’ praise for the group includes: “Chaffetz Lindsey’s team does an excellent job of breaking down complex matters to get to the heart of a dispute. They show an incredible attention to detail and have the ability to handle multiple moving parts within a case.” Another source says, ”They have the depth of experience and knowledge required to identify, assess and affect the material issues which will drive case outcomes.”

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

  1. Peter Chaffetz “is at the top of his field. He always provides exceptional value, insight and presence in a courtroom or arbitration hearing.” [He] “is an excellent litigator with tremendous experience,” and “is an excellent lawyer. His oral arguments are as phenomenal as his written work.”
  2. Cia Moss “has a fantastic grasp on both our business and how she can best support us during disputes.”
  3. Steve Schwartz “ is an excellent brief writer and good on oral arguments.” [He] “ provides solid and reliable advice, whether the matter is simple or complex, and keeps his focus on the needs of the client.”
  4. Charles Scibetta “is outstanding in every respect.”

 

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.

2023 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)

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.

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