23 Mar 2026
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Appoints Christian Albanesi to International Disputes and Arbitration Practice
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett welcomes Christian Albanesi as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office to join the International Disputes and Arbitration practice, focusing on Latin America, energy and infrastructure."
Albanesi brings more than 20 years of experience navigating high‑stakes, cross‑border matters across Latin America and other global arbitral forums, with particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sector. He has represented multinational corporations, financial institutions and sovereign states in significant commercial and investment treaty matters before major international tribunals. Albanesi has held leadership roles within the ICC International Court of Arbitration and has served as an arbitrator in numerous disputes across the region. He is recognized by Chambers & Partners as a leading international arbitration practitioner for Latin America and is fluent in five languages, including Spanish, Portuguese and French.
His appointment enhances Simpson Thacher’s international disputes and Latin America capabilities and strengthens the firm’s ability to provide strategic, cross‑border advocacy in global forums.