Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bilzin Sumberg provides sophisticated alternative dispute resolution services encompassing arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation, and conciliation. The firm’s attorneys serve as both arbitrators and mediators between parties, and as dedicated counsel to individual clients in arbitration and mediation matters. Drawing on their wide-ranging industry experience, deep familiarity with a variety of arbitration rules, and extensive experience serving on the bench, and before a judge, Bilzin Sumberg’s attorneys stand ready to effectively serve in a broad range of capacities regarding alternative dispute resolution, whether it involves the interpretation of arbitration clauses, identifying workable options in complex disputes, or crafting innovative solutions that suit the interests of multiple divergent parties.
EXPERIENCE
Representation of major international bank in litigation and arbitration arising from the collapse of the second-largest bank in the Dominican Republic. Obtained a favorable settlement of a multimillion-dollar claim.
Representation of a global Spanish conglomerate in arbitration before the ICC and in related Florida state court actions regarding claims arising out of its acquisition of a United States company and the termination of the target's senior management, valued at more than $15 billion.
Successful defense of Brazilian nationals in a fraudulent transfer lawsuit in which the plaintiff sought to enforce a $14 million Brazilian arbitration award against real property in Florida.
Presided over a Spanish language dispute between a Colombian agrochemical company against Indian chemical manufacturer for breach of a share purchase agreement.
Prosecution of claims on behalf of Canadian owners of a fifty percent interest in several Florida hotels against the American owners of the other fifty percent interest for mismanagement and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Representation of business manager, as defendant,inan arbitration proceeding alleging that client breached his fiduciary duties by usurping a corporate opportunity and redirecting millions of dollars in capital fund to other entities owned and controlled by client. Successfully negotiatedsettlement ...
INSIGHTS
Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as a finalist forBenchmark Litigation's Firm of the Year for the state of Florida for the 12th consecutive year. Bilzin Sumberg was nominated along with four other leading firms in the state, with the winner to be announced at the...
Trial & Litigation Partner Adrian K. Felix has been selected as a finalist for the Chambers USA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Outstanding Contribution award.
Judge Michael Hanzman speaks on the panel Counseling on Different Ends of the Console at the ACC South Florida 13th Annual CLE Conference. The panel discusses the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms including private judging, arbitration, and mediation. The pane...
Bilzin Sumberg congratulates Kayla M. Hernandez on being recognized on Lawyers of Color’s annual Hot List.
Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce Michael A. Hanzman, Former Florida Circuit Court Judge and Senior Counsel to the firm’s Litigation Group, has been awarded the 2023 Judicial Achievement Award by the Florida Justice Association (FJA).
Judge Hanzman takes part in a panel titledBusiness & Civil Litigation Best Practicesat The Florida View from the Bench & Bar Conference, hosted by Florida International University College of Law.
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