International Arbitration

Buck Keenan is an experienced leader in providing cutting-edge representation in large commercial and investment disputes. Our team serves a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, businesses of all sizes, high-net worth individuals, sovereign States, and State-owned enterprises.

With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation, we offer deep expertise in navigating complex international arbitrations across various industries and jurisdictions. Our experience extends to acting as counsel in high-stakes disputes and serving as arbitrators in numerous international arbitrations worldwide. We pride ourselves on our keen understanding of how tribunals function, allowing us to effectively advocate for our clients’ interests.

The United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, appointed our partner, Mano Deayala, to a three-year term as an arbitrator to adjudicate trade disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”).

What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering top-notch legal services with a focus on efficiency and quality. We offer clients the advantage of deep partner involvement and lean teams, ensuring personalized attention and cost-effective representation. We provide legal expertise across practices and offices, direct connections to industry experts, and proficiency in multiple languages.

Whether it’s navigating commercial disputes or investment arbitration, our goal is to provide strategic guidance and advocacy to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Representative Cases

$11 million settlement of claims brought in ICC arbitration alleging breach of contract and fraud involving a West African oil and gas concession agreement.
$20 million award on behalf of U.S. energy concessionaire in London-based ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Represented steel company in ICC arbitration and California Superior Court, in the prosecution of claims against scrap supplier fraud, theft, conspiracy, and breach of contract. $1.4 million judgment.
Represented claimants and respondents in securities-related arbitrations administered by FINRA (formerly NASDAQ).
In a dispute over the calculation of gathering rates under a gas gathering agreement, winning a take-nothing award after a three-week arbitration in which the plaintiff sought damages of more than $200 million.
Represented a plaintiff in an arbitration proceeding involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and breach of non-compete agreement. Our client received an award of over $9 million on its claims.