Simpson Thacher has one of the most dynamic and successful international arbitration practices in the world.  Litigators in our firm act as counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations under all of the major international arbitration rules, including the ICC, AAA, LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitration rules.  We currently represent major multinational corporations in significant arbitrations – conducted in English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch – in Geneva, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, New York and Washington.  Our Firm is consistently identified as one of the leading international arbitrations firms in the world, and our litigators are repeatedly profiled among the world’s leading international arbitration lawyers.

In addition to acting as counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations, we assist our clients in structuring corporate-wide strategic and cost-efficient arbitration/dispute resolution programs as well as in drafting arbitration clauses for particular international commercial contracts.  We also represent clients in judicial proceedings in the U.S. ancillary to international arbitrations, such as applications for discovery or interim relief in aid of foreign arbitrations and proceedings to confirm or vacate international arbitral awards.