The International Arbitration Review - 14th Edition

John V H Pierce is a partner and global co-chair of the international arbitration practice at Latham & Watkins. Mr Pierce represents a global client base from a wide variety of industries and business sectors in high-stakes, complex international arbitration and litigation matters in venues around the world. Mr Pierce is a widely recognised expert in international dispute resolution, with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations seated in both common and civil law jurisdictions. Mr Pierce has been involved as lead counsel or arbitrator in arbitrations pending before all major arbitral institutions and has extensive experience with international arbitral procedure and advocacy. He also advises clients on the international enforcement of arbitration awards and judgments and on the protection of foreign investments. In addition to his counsel work, Mr Pierce regularly serves as an arbitrator in international disputes. Mr Pierce is consistently recognised by clients and competitors as a leading authority in the field of international arbitration and dispute resolution. In various editions of the Chambers Global and Chambers USA guides, Mr Pierce has been described by clients and peers as 'an exceptional advocate', a 'formidable' and 'very tough opponent', 'outstanding' and a 'very knowledgeable' practitioner with 'a great ability to understand and execute complex business objectives'. Mr Pierce is also recognised as a 'thought leader' in the field of international arbitration by Who's Who Legal, which describes him as able to 'deftly appl[y] the law to complex issues in order to craft the best possible arguments' and notes that he 'navigates multiple jurisdictions with ease'. He is described by peers and clients in the International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration as a 'versatile' lawyer with an 'outstanding legal mind and critical thinking skills' who '“performs brilliantly” in venues throughout the world'.