NEW YORK – Lexology Index recognized Bracewell LLP partners James P. Duffy IV and Martin Gusy among the world’s leading arbitration lawyers in its 2026 Arbitration Guide.
Gusy is co-chair of Bracewell’s international arbitration practice. He has advised commercial parties, as well as sovereigns, in more than 100 high-stakes, cross-border disputes and transactions. These include international arbitration dispute resolution, international commercial arbitration, investor-state/investment arbitration, US litigation and corporate matters.
Duffy hosts and manages all aspects of the international arbitration process, from strategic clause drafting to lead merits and hearing counsel, through award enforcement and recovery. He represents clients across a range of industries in international arbitrations conducted under all major arbitral rules in matters seated worldwide. Duffy is also the host of Bracewell’s Arbitration Acumen Podcast.
Both are dual qualified – Gusy in New York and Germany, and Duffy in New York and England and Wales – and both regularly serve as arbitrators in high-value disputes.
Published by Law Business Research Ltd., Lexology Index provides comprehensive, data-led research into the leading lawyers and experts used by law firms and companies globally.
