PRACTICES

International Litigation & Arbitration

We are the counsel of choice to more than 60 States and State-owned enterprises, bringing an unparalleled record of success to a wide range of international disputes.

International Litigation & Arbitration Page
We have one of the world’s most respected and experienced groups of lawyers practicing international law who possess unique experience in handling complex state-to-state disputes and investor-state arbitration.
Investor-State Arbitration Page
Our highly experienced litigation team represents Sovereign States and their instrumentalities in Investor-State disputes in all of the world’s principal arbitral fora.
International Commercial Arbitration Page
Our commercial arbitration practice represents clients both in the U.S. and internationally, including States, State-owned and private entities, individuals and not-for-profit institutions in a wide variety of contractual disputes, including those involving construction, agribusiness, intellectual property and conventional and renewable energy.
Public International Law Page
Our attorneys regularly represent sovereign clients in public international law disputes.
International Court of Justice Page
We regularly represent Sovereign States in litigation before the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Maritime & Land Boundary Disputes Page
Our lawyers have served as legal counsel in more maritime boundary cases before international courts and arbitral tribunals than any other law firm in the world.
United Nations Page
Recognized around the world for its expertise in Public International Law and representation of sovereign States, Foley Hoag has a Special Practice Group dedicated to serving States and their Permanent Missions to the United Nations.
Africa Page
We have a large and longstanding practice of representing African States in international disputes, having served as counsel to more than 20 States over the past two decades.
Latin America Page
We are a leading defender of Latin American States and State-owned entities in State-State disputes, Investment Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration, and in litigation before U.S. and French courts.