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Wade Coriell has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrators on record in Asia and Latin America, particularly in the energy sector. A partner, deputy head of our International Arbitration practice and leader of our Asia disputes group, Chambers calls him "an excellent advocate whose level of experience and ability make him stand out." The Legal 500 notes that Wade "has an excellent record in oil & gas cases, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines; he is in the forefront of LNG price review disputes," and that his "abilities as a terrific advocate and a pragmatic advisor make him stand out among his competitors."
Wade has particular strength in handling high-profile matters pending simultaneously in multiple jurisdictions, often involving elements of public, investor and government relations. Clients report to Chambers that he "is very thorough and cuts through complex commercial issues and simplifies them in such a form that they are easily understood. Wade has handled disputes against the governments of Argentina, Armenia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Thailand, and Venezuela, as well as international arbitrations for commercial clients in a number of other countries. His recent work includes handling four Asia-based disputes of over $1 billion each.
Wade has represented clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague and other institutions. He also regularly serves as an arbitrator under the SIAC Rules.
Since 2015, Chambers has ranked Wade annually for his strong international arbitration practice. He also is listed in Legal 500, Who’s Who, Arbitration Future Leaders, Benchmark Litigation, Global Arbitration Review 100, and Latin Lawyer. In 2013, Law360 named him as one of five Rising Stars in International Energy Law, and The Global Arbitration Review has called him "a lawyer to know."
J.D., Harvard University
B.S., Georgetown University
Texas
Law Clerk, Sidney A. Fitzwater, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Houston Young Lawyers Association
State Bar of Texas
February 19, 2021
Chambers Global Again Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading International Law Firm
January 13, 2021
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Recognizes King & Spalding Among Region’s Top Law Firms
Won an award for declaratory relief worth over $4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of two international oil majors against a Southeast Asian government, arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract.
Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $9.5 billion, as well as four groundbreaking interim measures awards, awards on behalf of Chevron against Ecuador, arising out of Chevron’s claim for violation of the U.S.-Ecuador bilateral investment treaty as a result of the government’s involvement in a fraudulent Ecuadorian court judgment against Chevron for alleged environmental contamination.
Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $1.5 billion in an AAA arbitration on behalf of a U.S. LNG company against one of its customers, arising out of a dispute over gas volumes at a new tolling facility.
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September 4, 2020
Arbitration Team of The Month (September) – King & Spalding
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus and Force Majeure Declarations
March 12, 2020
Energy Newsletter – March 2020
February 19, 2021
Chambers Global Again Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading International Law Firm
January 13, 2021
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Recognizes King & Spalding Among Region’s Top Law Firms
Won an award for declaratory relief worth over $4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of two international oil majors against a Southeast Asian government, arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract.
Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $9.5 billion, as well as four groundbreaking interim measures awards, awards on behalf of Chevron against Ecuador, arising out of Chevron’s claim for violation of the U.S.-Ecuador bilateral investment treaty as a result of the government’s involvement in a fraudulent Ecuadorian court judgment against Chevron for alleged environmental contamination.
Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $1.5 billion in an AAA arbitration on behalf of a U.S. LNG company against one of its customers, arising out of a dispute over gas volumes at a new tolling facility.
See more
September 4, 2020
Arbitration Team of The Month (September) – King & Spalding
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus and Force Majeure Declarations
March 12, 2020
Energy Newsletter – March 2020
February 19, 2021
Chambers Global Again Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading International Law Firm
January 13, 2021
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Recognizes King & Spalding Among Region’s Top Law Firms
J.D., Harvard University
B.S., Georgetown University
Texas
Law Clerk, Sidney A. Fitzwater, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Houston Young Lawyers Association
State Bar of Texas