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New York City, New York—NERA is pleased to announce 10 experts have been recognized as leading practitioners in arbitration by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Arbitration Expert Witnesses 2025.
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2025 singles out arbitration lawyers and expert witnesses renowned for their expertise in resolving complex international disputes. WWL’s research, along with nominations from peers and clients, identified 10 NERA experts as leaders in their field with expertise in commercial and investor-state disputes.
Seven NERA experts were included in the Expert Witness section:
- Julie M. Carey, Senior Managing Director, was described to have “the ability to quickly process information and prepare detailed, persuasive, and practical expert reports.”
- Christian Dippon, Senior Managing Director, was recognized to “effectively communicate complex technical aspects,” and clients noted “he has the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve the best possible result.”
- Tomas Haug, Senior Managing Director, was touted to have “significant experience in the European energy market.”
- Richard Hern, Senior Managing Director, was described as an expert who “is very compelling under cross-examination,” and “his reports are clear and easy to understand.”
- Fabrizio Hernández, Senior Managing Director, was recognized as a “well-respected practitioner,” and his “knowledge proved invaluable in quickly getting up to speed with the matter.”
- Ralph Meghames, Director, was described to have the ability to “demonstrate a perfect understanding of the industry in which the company operates” and as “very client-orientated and flexible.”
- Robert Patton, Managing Director, was described as an expert who “drafts in a clear and structured manner that is easy to follow and is persuasive.”
In addition, three NERA experts were included in WWL’s Future Leader series as market leaders of tomorrow and the top of their generation in international arbitration:
- George Anstey, Senior Managing Director, was recognized by clients as “excellent on energy-related matters” and “able to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively.”
- Zuzana Janeckova, Director, is recommended “for complex valuations”, and clients noted her “understanding and adjusting to the legal requirements of each case is impressive.”
- Marco Schönborn, Director, was described by clients to “explain and present highly complicated matters in simple terms,” and he “is able to conceptualize factual issues within the legal framework of the matter.”
For over six decades, NERA experts have been central to client success in some of the world’s highest-profile disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business challenges. Our international arbitration experts help clients through all stages of the arbitration process, providing specialized expertise in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
Our experts provide authoritative, independent economic analysis, valuation opinions, causation determinations, damages assessments, regulatory opinions, expert reports, and testimony. They draw on decades of experience, combined with specialized knowledge and deep expertise in regulated industries and competitive markets. NERA economists have provided these services in major arbitration venues in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.