Commercial Arbitration

For over four decades, Debevoise has maintained one of the world’s foremost commercial arbitration practices.

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Donald Francis Donovan

Lord Goldsmith QC

David W. Rivkin

Thought Leadership

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Recognition

Winner in the “International Arbitration Practice that Impressed” category

—GAR Awards, 2020

The firm’s top-ranked international arbitration capacity is stacked with what peers call ‘serious A-listers in the field.’

—Benchmark Litigation

They are excellent in every respect, without exception […] they are efficient, responsive, collaborative and eager to help.

This is an exceptional firm […] one of the top three best arbitration firms in the world.

They provide top-notch analysis and their ability to bring in their expertise in both public and private international law is invaluable. They gave us an incredible amount of time and attention and the highest-quality legal advice.

—Chambers Global, 2019-2020

They set the standard. They just do exceptional work; it’s very complex and very detailed.

—Chambers USA, 2020

The best international arbitration practice in the world.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP excels in handling investment arbitration, coupled with commercial arbitration and public international law in ‘a seamless and efficient manner.’

—The Legal 500 US, 2019-2020

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For over four decades, Debevoise has maintained one of the world’s foremost commercial arbitration practices. Lawyers in the International Dispute Resolution Group have extensive experience handling all phases of the most complex and demanding commercial disputes, including advising on drafting arbitration clauses, developing dispute resolution strategies, conducting arbitration hearings and seeking recourse in national courts when necessary, with respect to enforcement of arbitration agreements, awards or provisional relief. Debevoise lawyers are multilingual, culturally diverse, and admitted to practice in a wide variety of jurisdictions.Advocacy is at the core of the practice. Lawyers in the Group have appeared in every major arbitration institution, in over 90 jurisdictions around the world. They serve as arbitrators and play leading roles in major arbitration institutions and organizations. They have invaluable knowledge and insight about the process, secretariats, arbitrators and opposing counsel. As key players in the field, Debevoise lawyers are at the forefront of developing creative solutions and ideas that improve the arbitration process. For example, the creation of the Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Protocol to Promote Efficiency in International Arbitration, first published in 2010, has become the industry standard and sparked other law firms to follow suit. Clients and peers recognize Debevoise, named The American Lawyer 2014 Litigation Department of the Year, Benchmark Litigation's 2014 International Arbitration Firm of the Year and, for the second time in three years, the 2014 Chambers Latin America International Arbitration Firm of the Year, as a practice that has a proud and distinguished history, yet embraces innovative ideas and solutions.