Composed of ‘bright, persuasive and creative team-players’, Baker McKenzie LLP’s international arbitration group is distinguished by its ability to plug into one of the largest practices globally. Among its other core attributes, the US team stands out for its extensive national platform—which includes partners across the East and West Coasts—and also for its experience in major emerging markets, including former CIS states, Latin America and China. Recommended names include New York’s Andrew Riccio, who co-chairs the North America international arbitration practice; Houston-based senior counsel Brendan Cook, who specializes in construction, manufacturing and energy-related disputes; and ’exceptionally talented partner’ Eugenie Rogers in Dallas.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptionally quick in assimilating and responding. Immediate grasp of the issues and steps to be taken. Reassuring, experienced, insightful professionals who were “onside” from the first moment.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their deep experience, professional reputation, mental agility through the provisions of law, dedication to solving and supporting the client with the issues on hand, cohesive team work, and clarity in process and communication, particularly Andrew Riccio and Matthew Allison.’
Key clients
- Aroma Espresso Bar
- Fluor Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented Aroma Espresso Bar, particularly its affiliates Aroma Franchise Company and Aroma USA, in contentious award enforcement proceedings in Florida related to a Canadian arbitral award.
- Represented Vitaly Smagin in efforts to enforce an LCIA arbitration award in excess of $80m against a California resident.