
Jonathan C. HamiltonJonathan C.Hamilton
Partner, International Arbitration
Jonathan C. Hamilton is a “Hall of Fame” ranked partner and global co-chair of International Arbitration with the law firm of Paul Hastings, “a premier international arbitration practice.” Over more than a quarter of a century, he has successfully advised on billions of dollars in multinational and multilingual disputes and deals worldwide. Jonathan has earned a reputation as “a global leader and true pioneer in the field of international arbitration,” and “a very powerful and strategic lawyer” with “an exceptional track record of delivering outstanding results.” (Chambers, Legal 500 and Lexology)
- Hall of Fame, International Arbitration
Legal 500 Latin America
- International Arbitration
Chambers Global
“Arbitration: Strategy is Paramount,” Latinvex, Interviewed
2023
"Arbitration and the ESG Era”
2022
"The Post-Pandemic Economy in the Americas”
2022
"Aviation Arbitration Center with Global Reach Launches in The Hague”
2022
"The Summit of the Americas and the Trade and Investment Agenda”
2022
"Latin American Arbitration in Transition," Co-Author
2021
"The Rise of Global Mediation," Co-Author
2021
"The Return of Investment Protections," Co-Author
2021
"Spanish Constitutional Court Limits the Scope of Review of Awards in Actions to Set Aside," Co-Author
2021
"Globalization & Arbitration," a compendium based on 250 publications and presentations, Author
2020 – 2023
"International Arbitration: Friend or Foe of Corporations? Recent Rule Changes and Legal Developments," American University Business Law Review, Based on comments at conference
2020
"Navigating the Pandemic," Co-Author
2019
"Here to Stay," Latin Lawyer, Based on comments as moderator of conference
2019
"ICSID continues to grow as Convention comes into force for Mexico," Co-Author
2018
"Sovereign Debt Restructuring and the Global Financial Architecture," Bretton Woods: The Next 70 Years, Co-Author
2017
"O modelo de proteção de investimentos do Brasil: os novos acordos internacionais, ACFI: passo à frente na promoção de investimentos?," Co-Author
2016
Energy, Law, and Politics: The Energy Charter Treaty
2015
Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific Trade Deals
2015
"The Future of Arbitration," Latin American Advisor
2015
"Oil and Gas Investment Disputes in Latin America" Latin Arbitration Law, Co-Author
2015
"Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Free Trade Agreement of the Americas?," Featuring comments from an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue
2015
"Arbitrator Challenges in Latin America," Challenges and Recusals of Judges and o in International Courts and Tribunals, Co-Author
2015
"Oil and Gas Investment Disputes in Latin America" Latin Arbitration Law, Co-Author
2015
"Brazil: Investment Promotion More than Protection," Latinvex, Co-Author
2015
"International Lawyer," Practice Perspectives: Vault Guide to Legal Practice Areas
2015
"The Latin American Mythical Legends in Investment Arbitration," Investment and International Commercial Arbitration in Latin America: Hottest Issues, Country by Country, based on presentation at ICCA 2014 in Miami
2015
The Intersection of Investment and Trade," Global Arbitration Review, Co-Author
2014
Latin America Truth Commissions: Confronting the Past
2014
"A Half Century of Latin American Legal and Policy Analysis," surveying articles in the Virginia Journal of International Law, Latin Arbitration Law
2014
"Latin Investment: Beyond ‘El No de Tokyo,''" surveying articles in the Virginia Journal of International Law
2014
Who Decides
2014
"Ecuador Treaties and International Ramifications," Latin American Law, Co-Author
2014
"Boom Times for Hosting Arbitrations," Focus Latin America, American Lawyer, Quoted
2014
"El Rol de los Terceros está Evolucionando en el Arbitraje Internacional," Ámbito Jurídico
2013
"Investment Issues and the Multipolar World," Latin Arbitration Law
2013
"Latin Seats Go Mano-a-Mano," Global Arbitration Review, summary of conference panel
2013
"ICSID growth continues as Canada ratifies and cases diversify," Lexology, Co-Author
2013
"Latin American Arbitration and Investment Protections," Latin American Investment Protections, Co-Editor/Author
2012
"A Brave New World?" American Lawyer, Quoted
2012
Return of Machu Picchu Artifacts
2011
"Airport Deals Marks end of Quiport v. Ecuador," Global Arbitration Review
2011
Solving Complex Problems: Crisis Management, Complex Negotiations and the New Quito International Airport
2011
"The Era of Latin American Arbitral Institutions," The Inaugural Survey of Latin American Arbitral Institutions, Institute for Transnational Arbitration, Editor
2011
The Implications of La Brea y Pariñas
2011
"Rio de Janeiro and Beyond: Arbitration and Latin Investment," Regarding ICCA 2010 in Rio de Janeiro
2010
Oil and the Energy Charter Treaty
2009
50 años de la Convención de Nueva York: Implicancias para América Latina
2009
"Three Decades of Latin American Commercial Arbitration," University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law
2009
"Developments in Latin American Arbitration Law," Transnational Dispute Management
2009
"The New Financial Capital of the World," Latin Lawyer, Quoted
2009
The Compendium of Latin American Arbitration Law
2009
"Building the Hemispheric Growth Agenda: A New Framework for Policy," Report of the Trade Advisory Group, Council of the Americas
2009
Entry into Force of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
2009
Stability Guarantees
2009
Dominican Republic and Peru: Arbitration Laws
2009
Development of the Union of South American Nations and Proposal for Regional Resolution of Energy Disputes
2009
Changes in Ecuador''s Policy on Investment Treaties
2009
Arbitral Institutions in Latin America
2009
Survey of Trends in Latin American Arbitration
2009
"Latin America Disputes Q&A," Latin Business Chronicle, Interviewed
2009
"A Decade of Latin American Investment Arbitration," Latin American Investment Treaty Arbitration: The Controversies and Conflicts
2008
Ecuador, Latin America Energy Advisor, Inter-American Dialogue
2008
Managing Risks through International Dispute Resolution
2008
"What''s Wrong with the System for Protecting International Investment?" Latin America Advisor/Latin Business Chronicle
2008
"Latin America''s Arbitration King," Legal Bisnow, Interviewed
2008
"How Will Foreign Oil Companies React to Correa''s Decree," Inter-American Dialogue, Latin America Advisor Energy
2007
"What Impact would Ecuador''s non-renewal of the Treaty have on U.S. Investment," Inter-American Dialogue Latin America Advisor Energy
2007
"What are the Benefits and Costs for Bolivia of Pulling out of the ICSID," Inter-American Dialogue Latin America Advisor Energy
2007
"Bolivian Investment Arbitration," Latin America Advisor
2007
Taking the Lead in Latin American Pro Bono" (2007)"Arbitration Gains in Once-Hostile Emerging Markets
2007
"‘¿Se Acabó el Arbitraje'' En América Latina? La evolución del Arbitraje en el Perú y en América Latina," Arbitraje Comercial y Arbitraje de Inversión – El Arbitraje en el Perú y el Mundo
2007
Latin American Arbitration in Comparative Perspective
2007
"How Will Foreign Oil Companies React to Rafael Correa''s Decree?" Latin America Advisor, Inter-American Dialogue
2007
Colombia, Panama and Peru: Status of U.S. Trade Promotion Agreements
2007
Central America: Investor-State Dispute Resolution under DR-CAFTA
2007
Jurisdiction Where Investment Not Established ‘In Accordance With Law''
2007
Brazil: Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
2007
Mexico: Supreme Court Rules on the Principle of Kompetenz-Kompetenz
2007
Chilean Appellate Court Rules on Applicability of International Arbitration Law
2007
"Ecuador," Latin America Energy Advisor, Inter-American Dialogue
2007
Peruvian Constitutional Court Rules on Arbitral Jurisdiction
2007
"Ecuador threatens to pull out of US BIT," Latin Lawyer
2007
"Protecting Cross-Border Investments," Viewpoints Americas, Council of the Americas
2007
"Protecting Latin American Investments," Americas Society News & Views
2007
"What plans does Lula have for Energy Policy," Inter-American Dialogue Latin America Advisor Energy
2006
"Latin American Energy Disputes," Latin America Energy Advisor, Inter-American Dialogue
2006
"Latin American Investment Treaties," Latin America Energy Advisor
2006
Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards in Latin America,
2002
Dispute Resolution in Latin America
2002
Brazil Ratifies New York Convention,
2002
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Mexico
2002
Developments in Latin America
2002
Brazilian Supreme Court Upholds 1996 Arbitration Law
2002
"The Role of Law and the Rule of Media and Politics in International Affairs," American Journal of International Law
2002
"Agents of International Discourse," Virginia Journal of International Law (Fortieth Anniversary Issue), Co-author
2002
Alternative Dispute Resolution Gains Acceptance in Mexico
2002
"The Privatization of Rules of Decision in International Commercial Arbitration," Liber Amicorum, Karl Heinz Böckstiegel, Assistant to Charles N. Brower
2001
Ethics Code for Mexican Mediators
2000
Arbitration and Industry Custom and Practice
2000
Arbitration Provision Interpreted and Upheld Based on Industry Custom and Practice
2000
Emerging Markets v. Emerging Democracies
1999
Privatization and the Risk of Populism
1998
International Arbitration as a Component of Latin American Reforms
1997
- “The Future of Investment Arbitration,” Harvard University2024
- “Effective Management of Evidence,” Columbia University2024