Mark W Friedman Email & Phone Number

Mark W Friedman is the Co-Chair of the International Dispute Resolution Group at Debevoise & Plimpton. His practice concentrates on international arbitration and litigation, and he also has broad experience in civil and criminal matters. Over the past thirty years, Mr. Friedman has represented clients in a wide variety of complex commercial and Investor-State disputes across many industry sectors, including energy, mining, finance, insurance, construction, shareholder relationships, joint ventures, media, telecommunications and manufacturing. He has acted as counsel or arbitrator in disputes under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, AAA, ICDR, CPR, UNCITRAL and ICSID.As Chambers has reported, Mr. Friedman is considered by clients and peers as “one of the most talented guys in the international arbitration field” with an “uncanny ability to focus on the details without losing the big picture.” He is recognized for his “great legal mind” and as “an excellent advocate with brilliant legal skills.” Others have added that he is “a terrific advocate” who “writes beautifully” and “is strong in both written work and on his feet.” One reviewer praised him as “one of the most intelligent lawyers I have ever met.” He “can handle anything” and can “translate a vast sea of facts into concise arguments.” Who’s Who Legal which names him as a Thought Leader in Arbitration, reports that he is “one of the best counsel there is,” “hugely impressive” and “has earned his reputation in every respect.” It has called him a “lawyer who really does it all, with the ability to clearly, concisely and persuasively assert a client’s position and achieve results that are spectacular in every case.” Mr. Friedman was a member of Global Arbitration Review’s original “45 Under 45” class and was twice named Benchmark Litigation’s International Arbitration Attorney of the Year. Mr. Friedman is also ranked as a leading lawyer by The Legal 500 US (2019).Among other leadership positions, Mr. Friedman is a Vice President of the ICC Court of Arbitration and is a former Chair of the International Bar Association’s Arbitration Committee. He was previously a member of the court of the London Court of International Arbitration, Vice-Chair of the International Dispute Resolution Committee of the International Section of the American Bar Association, and co-rapporteur of the International Law Association’s Commercial Arbitration Committee. Mr. Friedman is a member of the editorial board of Dispute Resolution International. Mr. Friedman regularly speaks and publishes on international arbitration topics.

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  Debevoise & Plimpton

  Oct 1992 - Present - Greater New York City Area