Edward Kehoe specializes in business arbitration and litigation. He is the Managing Partner of our New York office, co-head of our International Arbitration practice and a member of the firm’s ten-person management committee.[[--readmore--]]

This year, King & Spalding’s International Arbitration group was awarded the “Law firm of the Year Award” for International Arbitration by U.S. News & World Reports, and also was recognized by Law 360 as the top practice in the world. Global Arbitration Review previously noted, “the firm’s rise up the rankings speaks volumes for the power of a winning record.” The team has been widely lauded as a leading practice in the industry by Chambers, AmLaw’s Focus Europe and Legal 500 who recently emphasized the team’s “consistently excellent work.”

With more than 25 years of experience in business arbitration and litigation, Edward represents clients in the energy, mining, construction, professional services, finance and banking, pharmaceutical, and insurance sectors. He has been lead counsel in many international arbitration matters and trials (both jury and bench), with successful outcomes for his clients.

Edward is ranked in Band 1 of Chambers USA, and this year Chambers notes “Edward is at the top of his craft, has great client service and is a pleasure to deal with." "It's a pleasure to watch him cross-examine a witness." "He was very impressive in the hearing." Global Arbitration Review 2021 reports “Edward Kehoe is ‘an effective cross examiner’, laud sources who commend his ‘strong expertise in energy and mining matters’ as well as his ‘smooth and persuasive advocacy style.’”

Last year, Who’s Who Legal noted that “Edward Kehoe is both a superb advocate and a commanding arbitrator.” Chambers Global highlighted that “Mr. Kehoe is approachable and intelligent. Despite the fact that he is one of the top people in the field, he is very down-to-earth.” Chambers Global also has quoted sources who say that he is “an extraordinary and zealous advocate for his clients.” "He's smart, experienced and really easy to work with." And Chambers USA notes “Edward is praised by interviewees as an outstanding advocate, with sources citing his ability to navigate through complicated issues as a key strength.” Another noted "he has a manner that's very engaging and tribunals like that."

For each year since 2007, Edward has been recognized in Chambers USA as one of the top lawyers in the field, where it states that he “received abundant praise for his talented approach to international arbitration” and that he “drew spontaneous applause from esteemed sources for his sophistication and success in handling a number of sizable matters.” Edward routinely receives special recognition for “his advocacy skills and the real commitment he demonstrates to clients.” Chambers USA has also hailed him as “excellent” noting “he receives accolades from clients who appreciate his strategic approach and ability to take into consideration business interests.”

Edward was honored in Corporate Counsel magazine as one of the “Nation’s Top Litigators” in Business Litigation and is named a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation.

Edward is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society. Edward is a member of the Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Institute. In addition to serving as counsel, he sits as an arbitrator and is listed as an arbitrator on the Panel of Neutrals for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution.

A frequent writer and lecturer on international arbitration issues, Edward is a member of the Board of Editors of Global Arbitration Review and the Advisory Board of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration.

Edward earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Lehigh University.

Edward G. Kehoe