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Patrick T. Byrne
International arbitration, B. Cremades & Asociados
- Phone+34 914237200
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Work Department
International Arbitration
Position
Patrick Byrne, a dual citizen of the United States and the Republic of Ireland, is a partner in the litigation and arbitration group of B. Cremades & Asociados. Patrick focuses his practice on international investment treaty and commercial arbitration, as well as international litigation. His experience covers a variety of industries, including oil and gas, renewable energy, major infrastructure projects, real estate, banking, construction and mining, under various arbitral institutions and rules. In 2022 Patrick helped to obtain a $15 billion award against Malaysia on behalf of the heirs to the Sultan of Sulu, the largest unconsolidated award in arbitral history.
Patrick regularly represents clients in cross-border disputes in U.S. courts, including litigation against foreign states, enforcement proceedings for foreign arbitral awards and Section 1782 discovery proceedings. He also handles international sport disputes before the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Education
Queen Mary University of London, School of International Arbitration (LL.M., with merit, 2016); University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2011); Leiden University (EU Law, 2010); University of California, San Diego (B.A., cum laude, 2007).