News
U.S. Supreme Court considers whether domestic discovery applies to international arbitration proceedings
25 March 2022
Samuel L. Zimmerman
Senior AssociateNew York
Email [email protected]hoganlovells.com
Phone +1 212 918 3000
Fax +1 212 918 3100
Practice groupLitigation, Arbitration, and Employment
When clients have complex global disputes, they reach out to Sam Zimmerman to provide strategic guidance. Whether the dispute is in international and domestic arbitrations, federal and state courts, or a regulatory proceeding, Sam provides clients the practical and calculated guidance they need to succeed.
Sam is experienced across an array of industry sectors, including life sciences, energy, and consumer, and his practice area spans the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It's his broad sector and multijurisdictional experience that allows Sam to help clients navigate disputes in any forum.
Sam also assists his clients in preventing and avoiding disputes, and has written on a variety of topics related to risk prevention, including mitigating energy disputes and providing product liability law updates.
Awards and recognitions
2020
Rising Star - Americas
Euromoney
Education and admissions
Education
J.D., William & Mary Law School, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2012
A.B., Brown University, 2009
Bar admissions and qualifications
New York
Court admissions
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Representative experience
Represented a Brazilian owner in three international construction arbitrations totaling almost US$1bn in claims.
Defeated class certification in a consumer fraud/RICO nationwide class action alleging claims concerning commercial HVAC products.
Represented the Government of Mongolia in defending enforcement of an UNCITRAL and Energy Charter Treaty arbitration award relating to uranium mining rights.
Represented three separate Saudi Arabian entities in two ICC arbitrations against a Latin American OCTG supplier, with total claims exceeding US$100m.
Represented a U.S. medical device manufacturer in an ICC arbitration with its European distributor.
Represented a Japanese life sciences company in an ICC arbitration against its U.S. licensor.
Represented a bankruptcy litigation trust in multiple ICC arbitrations involving claims by EPC contractors against equipment suppliers for solar power generating stations.
Latest thinking and events
News
Foreign commercial activities in Russia: Analyze risks and consider consequences now
21 March 2022
News
Justice delayed, justice denied?
14 February 2022
Webinar
Managing supply chain disruptions: Lessons learned in an unstable world
Early February, 2021
Published Works
Kluwer Law publication: International Arbitration and the COVID-19 Revolution Kluwer Law International
2020
Hogan Lovells Publications
In rapidly changing circumstances, look to arbitration for flexible interim relief Emergency Arbitration Alert
07 April 2020
