McDermott Will & Emery LLP

McDermott Will & Emery LLP‘s international arbitration practice has experience across a range of matters including commercial disputes, investor-state arbitrations, and related litigation. Mediations and conducting internal investigations are also a strength of the team. Clients relying on the expertise of the team include corporate giants, directors, governments, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Based in Washington, Lisa Richman leads the team, specializing in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. In New York, David Kiefer has over two decades of experience in international arbitration, with complementary litigation expertise. Maria Cristina Rosales del Prado is based in Washington and specializes in work including sovereign states and financial institutions. The practice has continued to grow, with the arrival of Ena Cefo in Washington from White & Case in April 2024.