International arbitration

FTI Consulting Adds Former Mexican Government Energy Official to Growing Litigation & Disputes Resolution Practice

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Veronica Irastorza as a Senior Managing Director in the Litigation & Disputes Resolution practice within the firm’s Economic Consulting segment.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Veronica Irastorza as a Senior Managing Director in the Litigation & Disputes Resolution practice within the firm’s Economic Consulting segment.
  • Ms. Irastorza joins FTI Consulting with more than 20 years of experience supporting clients with issues related to competition, regulation, economics of contracts, markets, damages, valuations, disputes and arbitrations, primarily in the energy sector.
  • “As energy investment continues to grow in Latin America, political and regulatory changes in an industry that is transitioning worldwide are resulting in a growing number of disputes,” said Dr. Jose Alberro , a Senior Managing Director in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and Head of International Arbitration for Latin America at FTI Consulting.
  • The team joins a growing practice of experts across Canada, the United States and Latin America led by Dr. Randal Heeb .

JOSIP HEIT AND GSB GERMANY RETAIN QUINN EMANUEL

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP announced today that Josip Heit, GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG (GSB Germany), and certain GSB Germany subsidiaries have retained partners Alex Spiro and Avi Perry to represent them in connection with ongoing state civil regulatory and enforcement proceedings in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP announced today that Josip Heit, GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG (GSB Germany), and certain GSB Germany subsidiaries have retained partners Alex Spiro and Avi Perry to represent them in connection with ongoing state civil regulatory and enforcement proceedings in the United States.
  • Quinn Emanuel is a 1000+ lawyer business litigation firm—the largest in the world devoted solely to business litigation and arbitration with 34 global office locations.
  • Quinn Emanuel has also obtained seven nine-figure jury verdicts, four 10-figure jury verdicts, 51 nine-figure settlements, and 20 10-figure settlements.
  • The American Lawyer awarded Quinn Emanuel "Litigation Department of the Year" for 2023 and has named the firm top IP litigation firm in the U.S.

JOSIP HEIT AND GSB GERMANY RETAIN QUINN EMANUEL

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP announced today that Josip Heit, GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG (GSB Germany), and certain GSB Germany subsidiaries have retained partners Alex Spiro and Avi Perry to represent them in connection with ongoing state civil regulatory and enforcement proceedings in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP announced today that Josip Heit, GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG (GSB Germany), and certain GSB Germany subsidiaries have retained partners Alex Spiro and Avi Perry to represent them in connection with ongoing state civil regulatory and enforcement proceedings in the United States.
  • Quinn Emanuel is a 1000+ lawyer business litigation firm—the largest in the world devoted solely to business litigation and arbitration with 34 global office locations.
  • Quinn Emanuel has also obtained seven nine-figure jury verdicts, four 10-figure jury verdicts, 51 nine-figure settlements, and 20 10-figure settlements.
  • The American Lawyer awarded Quinn Emanuel "Litigation Department of the Year" for 2023 and has named the firm top IP litigation firm in the U.S.

The Brattle Group Welcomes Valuation and Technology Expert Farooq Javed as Senior Consultant

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Farooq Javed to its Washington, DC, office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring; International Arbitration; Technology; Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment; and White Collar practices.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Farooq Javed to its Washington, DC, office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring; International Arbitration; Technology; Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment; and White Collar practices.
  • Specializing in the valuation of technology and telecom, he brings two decades of experience as a consultant, entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and enterprise software executive.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Farooq back to Brattle," said Brattle President and Principal Torben Voetmann.
  • Most recently, Mr. Javed spent eight years at Medallia, an enterprise software company, holding senior roles in product, finance, and go-to-market.

London-based International Arbitration Partner Maurice Kenton Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Continued Expansion of Firm’s Global Disputes Practice

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.

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  • Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.
  • Arriving with Kenton is disputes Counsel Edward Hamilton, whose practice includes international commercial and investor-State disputes.
  • “We are pleased to welcome them to the firm.”
    Kenton, who will lead the firm’s international arbitration practice, is the latest addition to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London-based team.
  • The firm recently announced the arrivals of his longtime colleagues, international arbitration Partner David Hesse and corporate Partner Phillip Mace.

QUINN EMANUEL AGAIN NAMED 'MOST FEARED' FIRM IN THE WORLD

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Emanuel, once again has been named the number one 'most feared' law firm in BTI Consulting Group's annual "Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation" guide. This is the fourth time in the last five years that Quinn Emanuel has earned this coveted spot atop BTI Consulting Group's 'Fearsome Foursome' and the tenth year in which Quinn Emanuel has been named to the foursome list.  

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Emanuel, once again has been named the number one 'most feared' law firm in BTI Consulting Group's annual "Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation" guide.
  • "This is the fourth time Quinn Emanuel has been selected as the "Most Feared" law firm in the world and we are extremely proud of this distinction.
  • Surveys of major companies around the world have named it the "most feared" law firm in the world three times.
  • The American Lawyer named Quinn Emanuel the top IP litigation firm in the U.S. and the firm as one of the top six commercial litigation firms in the country.

Qianhai, Shenzhen sets a new benchmark for international legal service hubs

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The development of four pivotal systems -- a comprehensive commercial dispute resolution system, a rule system aligned with international standards, a full-chain and full-lifecycle legal service system, and a vibrant rule-of-law innovation system -- collectively enhances the internationalization of legal services in Qianhai.

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  • Since its inauguration in January 2022, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Legal-services District has attracted 182 legal service entities across six distinct categories.
  • For another, they can fortify the legal service capacities and stimulate legal innovation, especially in the digital rule of law sphere.
  • This will draw an influx of legal experts and businesses to Qianhai, contributing to the further opening-up of Qianhai's legal endeavors."
  • Observers expect a promising trajectory for the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Legal-services District, believing that Qianhai will become a new paradigm for international legal service hubs in China.

Qianhai, Shenzhen sets a new benchmark for international legal service hubs

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The development of four pivotal systems -- a comprehensive commercial dispute resolution system, a rule system aligned with international standards, a full-chain and full-lifecycle legal service system, and a vibrant rule-of-law innovation system -- collectively enhances the internationalization of legal services in Qianhai.

Key Points: 
  • Since its inauguration in January 2022, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Legal-services District has attracted 182 legal service entities across six distinct categories.
  • For another, they can fortify the legal service capacities and stimulate legal innovation, especially in the digital rule of law sphere.
  • This will draw an influx of legal experts and businesses to Qianhai, contributing to the further opening-up of Qianhai's legal endeavors."
  • Observers expect a promising trajectory for the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Legal-services District, believing that Qianhai will become a new paradigm for international legal service hubs in China.

Luis M. Martinez Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA's International Law Section's International Arbitration Committee

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association ® (AAA®) announces that Luis M. Martinez, Esq., Vice President of the organization's international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®), has been selected as one of the 2023-2024 Co-Chairs of the American Bar Association (ABA) International Law Section's International Arbitration Committee.

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  • "The AAA-ICDR congratulates Luis on his appointment as Co-Chair of the International Arbitration Committee.
  • The upcoming year will be a busy one for the International Arbitration Committee, beginning with Committee members' participation in the ABA International Law Section's 2023 Fall Conference, "Law and the Future of Technology," in Seoul, South Korea, from October 10-13.
  • "I am proud to have been selected by my colleagues to help steer the ABA's International Arbitration Committee," said Luis Martinez, Vice President of the ICDR.
  • Mr. Martinez also serves as Honorary President of the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission, and frequently contributes to international arbitration publications and speaks at international arbitration programs around the world.

Greenberg Traurig's Angelika Hunnefeld Elected to Council of ICC Institute of World Business Law

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Angelika Hunnefeld, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Miami office, has been elected a council member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Institute of World Business Law.

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  • 's Miami office, has been elected a council member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Institute of World Business Law.
  • 's Miami office , has been elected a council member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Institute of World Business Law.
  • The ICC Institute of World Business Law is "a think-tank providing research, training and information to the legal profession concerned with the development of international business law," according to the organization's website.
  • The ICC Institute offers trainings, conferences, and publications on a range of topics related to international business law.