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Recognition

Recognition

GAR 2021
Chambers Global 2021 Recommended Firm

Global Arbitration Review 30 (2019)

"This New York-based firm has made a name for itself as a knight in shining armour for governments facing serious claims under investment treaties"

"Every single lawyer you meet, from the most junior to the most senior, is always one of the best you have encountered in their field"

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

A former adviser to a state oil company client says the firm’s "superior knowledge of the industry has been a clear advantage"

Chambers Global 2020: International Trade

"The advice from Curtis is in-depth, insightful, thoughtful and detailed. This is because they know the trade practice well. There are many law firms and consulting firms that can explain the big picture regarding trade policy, but not many law firms know the details."

Legal 500: Latin America 2018: International Arbitration

"A market-leading practice representing states as respondents in high-stakes investor-state arbitrations."

Chambers Global 2020: International Arbitration Global-wide

"They have a very strong global practice. It is impressive in its numbers and coverage, and they have some excellent practitioners."

Chambers Global 2019: USA International Arbitration

"A deep pool of internationally experienced practitioners"

Chambers Europe 2019: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration

"Deft at pulling together diverse teams to carry out complex cases"

Chambers Global 2019: International Trade

"A very good combination of strategic thinkers and good technical expertise"

Chambers Global 2019: International Arbitration

"They demonstrate a superior understanding of the facts of the case...and obtain great results for their clients"

Chambers Asia Pacific 2019: International Trade

"Very practical advice, not a textbook one, but based on deep understanding of the industry and its issues"

Chambers Global 2019: International Arbitration

"High quality and very efficient"

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2017: International Trade/WTO

"We’re very satisfied with them, they’re experienced representing businesses and governments, and their advice is comprehensive"

Global Arbitration Review 2017

"Superior knowledge of the [oil] industry has been a clear advantage"

Chambers Global 2020: Public International Law

"They have a very strong global practice. It is impressive in its numbers and coverage, and they have some excellent practitioners."

Chambers Global 2016: Uganda General Business Law

"The level of dedication, professionalism and know-how exhibited by the firm is unrivalled - the results speak for themselves."

Chambers Latin America 2016: Latin America-wide International Arbitration

"They have a special talent for building teams that work together extremely well on cases; they lawyers support each other and want to do the best for the client"

Chambers Europe 2019

"An excellent team across different specialisations"

Legal 500 EMEA 2018

"The lawyers have been able to immediately build a strong trusted relationship with us. They did an excellent job."

Chambers Europe 2018

Clients acknowledge the firm’s reputation in the market and highlight the team as "experienced, proactive and responsive"

Chambers Europe 2018

"[They have] the ability to immediately build a strong relationship with the client and the capability to perform overall project management"

WTR 1000

"An all-encompassing trademark and brands practice with impressive international reach"

"Brand owners come for its worldwide reach and ability to get winning results, but they stay for its client-centric outlook and attentive care"

Legal 500: USA

"Clients are impressed by the firm's "pragmatism and results-driven approach"

"Extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions and foreign investments in the US, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia"

"'Strong all-round bankruptcy capabilities' and a 'diligent and responsive' practice"

"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

"A deep pool of internationally experienced practitioners."

Chambers Global 2019: USA International Arbitration

"An all-encompassing trademark and brands practice with impressive international reach."

WTR 1000, 2019

"The level of dedication, professionalism and know-how exhibited by the firm is unrivalled."

Chambers Global 2016: Uganda General Business Law

"A very good combination of strategic thinkers and good technical expertise"

Chambers Global 2019

"Curtis is a real player in this sphere."

Chambers Global 2016: Public International Law