Jim East is an associate in the international arbitration and litigation practice. A seasoned international disputes practitioner with nearly a decade of experience, he has handled international arbitration, international litigation and arbitral award enforcement matters across the globe. Jim represents corporate and sovereign clients in high-stakes investor-state and commercial arbitrations involving various industries that include infrastructure, renewable energy, construction, financial technology, oil and gas, real estate, agriculture and mining. Utilizing his deep knowledge and experience with public international law and international arbitral practice, he has established himself as a trusted advisor and client advocate.
Jim has represented clients before a variety of arbitral tribunals and under many different procedural rules, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC) and the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR). Jim also has represented clients in U.S. district and appellate courts.
