North America - United States • Dispute resolution
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Demonstrating a growing focus on energy and construction disputes, McDermott Will & Emery LLP is equipped to advise on both commercial and investor-state cases. Split between Washington DC and New York, the two-partner team also benefits from its ability to lean on partners across Europe. Washington DC-based global department co-head Lisa Richman impresses with her ‘friendly but deadly and effective cross-examination style’; she has recently handled a slew of cases in the energy and life sciences spheres. In New York, David Kiefer specializes in judicial and arbitral matters arising out of construction and engineering disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘In Washington DC, Lisa Richman is a very strong, very well-known international arbitration lawyer.’
‘Lisa Richman is by far the most talented lawyer I have ever worked with. She is an absolute work-horse, she is articulate and creative. I have seen her craft closing arguments overnight that you would think she had several weeks to work on. She has a friendly but deadly and effective cross-examination style.’
Key clients
- BDO
- CGI Technologies and Solutions
- Bausch Health / Salix
- Global Healthcare Company
- US Parent company of a global medical device company
- US subsidiary of one of the world’s largest wine companies
- Distributor of alcoholic beverages
Work highlights
- Advised the US subsidiary of a global technology services company in settling two separate related ICDR arbitration disputes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lisa Richman