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Recommended as a Leading Global International Arbitration Practice

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Recommended as a Leading International Arbitration Practice

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Recommended as a Leading International Arbitration Practice in Latin America

Chambers USA 2022 Firm Wide

Recommended as a Leading International Arbitration Practice

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Ranked a Top Tier Firm for Kazakhstan Dispute Resolution

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Recommended as a Leading International Arbitration Practice in EMEA

Legal 500 us leading firm 2022

Recommended as a Leading International Arbitration Practice in the USA

Uk leading firm 2021

Recommended as a Leading International Arbitration Practice in the UK

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"This New York-based firm has built its reputation as a champion for governments facing serious claims under investment treaties."

Global Arbitration Review, Top 30 Firms, 2022

Rankings

Legal 500: USA 2023

Dispute Resolution - International Arbitration

"Lawyers at Curtis are able to really appreciate the specific concerns of States that are made parties, usually as respondents, to international commercial arbitration."

"The team provides exceptional knowledge and expertise of international investment law and local law."

"It is a well-rounded team knowledge-wise, with diverse experience in legal matters."

"The team is up to speed with current technology, very efficient and result-oriented."

"The individuals we work with are very friendly and responsive. They are very experienced in conducting international arbitrations."

Chambers USA 2023

International Arbitration: The Elite

"They're always at the forefront, anticipating the best strategies. "

"Curtis' arbitration team draws experts from all over the world, from civil and common law systems, and from fields spanning public international law, private law, commercial arbitration, energy law, and commercial transactions."

"CMP are well regarded and leading experts in the field of investor state arbitration, and have distinguished themselves with their ability to provide incisive and clear input on international law issues and practice."

"Their partners are top level in terms of knowledge of legal matters and accuracy in handling delicate proceedings."

Legal 500: EMEA 2022

France Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

"The Paris team is at the forefront of international arbitration practice, and (in particular) has unique experience and expertise in representing sovereign states."

Chambers USA 2021

International Arbitration - USA Nationwide

"They can handle a huge volume of work under the high time pressure but deliver the high-quality product to the clients."

Chambers Global 2021

Global Leaders - Arbitration (International)

"Curtis's many international attorneys, coming from different places in the world with different legal and cultural backgrounds, help the law firm deal with international clients and cases."

Chambers Global 2020

USA International Arbitration

"Especially well regarded for its expertise in the representation of sovereign states and state entities in investor-state arbitrations, alongside growing expertise in commercial disputes."

Chambers USA 2020

Nationwide International Arbitration

"The output produced was excellent, which was a product of thorough research and detailed discussions. The lawyers in their team are extremely knowledgeable."

Chambers Latin America 2022

Latin America-wide International Arbitration - International Counsel

"They are very good at cross-examinations, presenting the opening and closing statements in a very effective way."

Legal 500 USA 2020

Nationwide International Arbitration

"Described by clients as 'impressive across the board,' Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is at the forefront of investment treaty arbitration – an area in which it is recognized as the go-to counsel for sovereign clients and state-owned enterprises."

Chambers Global 2019

USA International Disputes & Regulation: Arbitration and International Trade Specialists

"The firm is amongst 'the best international arbitration practices in the world. They demonstrate a superior understanding of the facts of the case, present cogent legal arguments, and obtain great results for their clients.'"

Chambers USA 2019

Nationwide International Arbitration

"'Whenever they pull together a team, they pick the best team for the job. The way they connect themselves globally is impressive.' Commentators call them 'fast, flexible and very client-oriented.'"

Chambers Europe 2019

France Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

"Sources say the firm is 'deft at pulling together diverse teams to carry out complex cases.' 'They manage to focus on very complicated issues and to simplify them, often through cross-examination, so as to make them convincing and easily accessible.'"

Chambers Latin America 2019

Latin America-wide International Arbitration

"Everyone I have worked with has been excellent - they are all equally committed to the cases, happy to work demanding hours, and helpful to those without a legal background."

Global Arbitration Review 2019

GAR 30

"Curtis 'goes all the way up to eleven' in terms of response times, service and legal knowledge.'"