Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP boasts a leading practice in international arbitration, representing leading multinationals on complex matters. The team is particularly skilled at handling matters in the life sciences sector, as well as leading international matters spanning the energy, financial services, and infrastructure sectors. Notably, members of the practice recently advised a global telecommunications company in obtaining a high-value international arbitration award of $380 million against the Republic of Colombia, in the highest-value arbitration award ever brought against the government. Having joined the Washington DC office in March 2024 from White & Case LLP, Jonathan Hamilton leads the team. Hamilton has vast expertise handling matters in the aviation, energy, and financial services fields, and is skilled at investment arbitrations, having acted on a number of novel claims. Also recently arriving from White & Case LLP are Alejandro Martinez de Hoz, Jaime Crowe, and Jonathan Ulrich. In Los Angeles, Susan Leader joined from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.