Natalie Reid
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Natalie ReidĀ is a partner in Debevoiseās International Dispute Resolution Group, co-chair of the firmās Public International Law Group, and co-chair of the Caribbean practice. Her practice focuses on international arbitration, public international law, and complex commercial litigation matters. A Jamaican national, she advises and represents multinational corporations, sovereign States, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in proceedings in international courts and tribunals and in U.S. courts. Ms. Reid also sits as an arbitrator in a wide range of commercial cases. Ms. Reid has deep sector experience with clients in energy (including renewables), natural resources, mining, and oil and gas. Ms. Reid is recognized by the leading legal directories for her outstanding experience in international disputes.Ā InĀ Chambers GlobalĀ andĀ Chambers USA, she is described as āa spectacular, talented and great technical lawyerā who is āso steeped in the law and international arbitrationā that she is āthe whole package.āMs. Reidās current leadership positions include serving as a member of the ICC Court of Arbitration, a Board Member of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), President of the LCIA North American Usersā Council, and a Counsellor of the American Society of International Law (ASIL).
U.S. Immunity of International Organizations Since Jam v. IFC: New Challenges and Opportunities
In 2019, the Supreme Court reset the U.S. law of immunities for international organizations with its landmark judgment in Jam v. International Finance Corporation. That case overturned the long-held understanding that the International Organizations Immunities Act (IOIA), 22 U.S.C. Ā§Ā§ 288 et seq., entitled international organizations designated under it to virtually absolute immunity from U.S….
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