News 12 Feb. 2026

Curtis Recognized in Chambers Global 2026 Guide

Curtis' international practices and attorneys have once again been recognized in the latest Chambers Global Guide 2026.

The firm has been ranked as Global Market Leaders since the category was introduced in International Arbitration, Public International Law and International Trade. Curtis also shows regional strength in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, USA and the Middle East.

Here's a breakdown of Curtis' firm rankings in the 2026 Guide:

Africa-wide

  • Dispute Resolution

"Curtis offers an exceptional combination of legal expertise, commercial insight and strong client service."

Global Market Leaders

  • Arbitration (International)

"Curtis's deep specialisation in investor-state arbitration, combined with a lean, highly experienced team, allows them to deliver strategic, high quality legal services."

  • International Trade/WTO

"Curtis has a great understanding of complex trade law"

  • Public International Law

"It has a highly specialised team focused on the needs of the client and on designing the best possible strategy."

Italy

  • Arbitration

"The quality of service is consistently excellent, characterised by meticulous attention to detail and a thorough analysis of the issues."

  • Litigation: Highly Regarded

"The department is renowned for its strategic litigation approach, combining deep technical knowledge with legal precision."

Kazakhstan

  • Dispute Resolution - Foreign Expertise based abroad in France Spotlight
  • Energy & Natural Resources

"Curtis offers excellent attention to detail and great responsiveness as well as deep knowledge of the region."

Latin America - International Counsel

  • Arbitration (International)

"Curtis offers excellent attention to detail and great responsiveness as well as deep knowledge of the region."

Oman

  • Dispute Resolution

"The department stands out for its strong legal-commercial integration and deep expertise in construction and arbitration matters."

UK

  • International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration

"It is a law firm with a highly specialised team focused on the needs of the client and on designing the best possible strategy."

USA

  • Disputes (International & Cross-Border)
  • International Arbitration: The Elite

"Curtis is a powerhouse in investor state arbitration."

  • International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy
  • Private Equity: Fund Formation

"They are a premier group in fund formation."

Also congratulations to the Curtis attorneys who were individually recognized:

Arbitration

  • Italy
    • Irene Petrelli
    • Valerio Salvatori

Arbitration (International)

  • Global Market Leaders
    • George Kahale III
  • Latin America - International Counsel
    • Claudia Frutos-Peterson
    • George Kahale III

Commercial Contracts

  • United Arab Emirates
    • Jeremy Miocevic

Dispute Resolution

  • Africa-wide
    • Walid El Nabal
  • Kazakhstan
    • Peter M Wolrich - Foreign Expertise based abroad in France Spotlight

Energy & Natural Resources

  • Kazakhstan
    • Eric L Gilioli - Foreign Expertise based abroad in USA Spotlight
  • USA
    • Eric L Gilioli - Foreign Expert for Kazakhstan Spotlight

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

  • UK
    • Marc Hammerson

International Arbitration

  • France
    • Peter M Wolrich
  • UK
    • Charles Buderi - Foreign Expert for Kuwait Spotlight

International Arbitration: Counsel

  • USA
    • Claudia Frutos-Peterson
    • George Kahale III
    • Justin Jacinto

Private Equity: Fund Formation

  • USA
    • Shaun Reader

Projects & Energy

  • Nigeria
    • Marc Hammerson - Foreign Expertise based abroad in UK Spotlight

Public International Law

  • Global Market Leaders
    • Charles Buderi

Tax

  • USA
    • Marco A Blanco - Foreign Expertise based abroad in France Spotlight

For more information on Curtis' recognition in the guide, please click here.

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