News 10 Jun. 2026

Curtis Ranked in Legal 500 USA 2026 Guide

Curtis has once again been ranked in the Legal 500 USA Guide 2026 across multiple practice areas, with six Client Satisfaction: NPS Accolades:

United States: Dispute Resolution - International Arbitration

  • ‘The Curtis's international arbitration team always delivers the best quality defense which come from effective strategy, throughout preparation, in-depth knowledge of the facts and the law and artful advocacy at hearings. They can be trusted for handling complex and challenging cases in ISDS and others. They take a good care of all details and leave no stone unturned in order to develop the best defense. They work extremely well with experts, witnesses and clients, which make it like one team for the best result.'
  • ‘George Kahale and Claudia Frutos-Peterson impress me with their excellent work quality. George's ability to identify wining/losing issues in complex cases and to develop the effective strategy to defeat the opposite sides are second to none. Claudia is an excellent arbitration lawyer with extensive experience in high-stake investment disputes.'
  • 'Justin Jacinto is sharp and naturally gifted. Rare excellent ability to engage in oral pleadings and has remarkable vast legal knowledge to tackle any argument and present a convincing case. Like a legal treasure.'
  • ‘Simon Batifort is one of the key players in the field, combining both impressive expertise and experience.'
  • 'Jonathan Walsh, partner in the New York office, has a deep understanding of the oil and gas industry. He has a strong grasp of the technical and financial issues that are relevant to the case and a keen ability to assimilate those details into the overall case strategy. He is excellent with leading large engagements, developing effective strategies for arbitration hearings, cross-examining witnesses/experts, and understanding the client's needs while managing their expectations.’

Hall of Fame:

  • George Kahale III

Leading Partners:

  • Claudia Frutos-Peterson
  • Justin Jacinto
  • Simon Batifort

Recommended:

  • Hermann Ferré

United States: Dispute Resolution - International Litigation

Recommended:

  • Joseph Pizzurro
  • Jonathan Walsh
  • Kevin Meehan
  • Juan Perla

United States: Tax - International Tax

Recommended:

  • Marco Blanco
  • Beth Kerwin

United States: Tax - US taxes: non-contentious

Recommended:

  • Marco Blanco
  • Beth Kerwin

United States: Investment Fund Formation and Management - Private equity funds (including venture capital)

Recommended:

  • Carl Ruggiero
  • Shaun Reader
  • Marco Blanco

United States: M&A/Corporate & Commercial - M&A: middle-market ($250-$500m)

Leading Partner:

  • Lawrence Goodman

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