The 2023 edition of Who's Who Legal: Arbitration has recognized 12 WilmerHale lawyers for their industry-leading experience in international arbitration. 

Partners Gary Born, Charlie Caher, Steven Finizio, Rachael Kent, Danielle Morris and Franz Schwarz; Special Counsel Dr. Sarah Ganz and Professor Dr. Maxi Scherer; and Counsel Olga Braeuer, Michael Howe, Jonathan Lim and Paul Oberhammer were all recognized in the 2023 edition as leading practitioners. In addition, Mr. Born, Mr. Finizio, Dr. Ganz, Mr. Lim, Professor Scherer and Mr. Schwarz were recognized as “Thought Leaders,” a category reserved for the highest number of peer nominations globally, with Mr. Born and Professor Scherer applauded as “Global Elite Thought Leaders,” and Mr. Lim as a “Global Elite Thought Leader” in the under-45 category.

In its “Arbitration 2023: Analysis,” Who's Who Legal: Arbitration lauds WilmerHale as among the leading firms in EMEA for international arbitration and highlights the work of five lawyers from the firm's London office: 

• Gary Born is recognized as a legendary figure with a “well-earned reputation for excellence,” with sources appreciating his “willingness to take the time to help develop younger generations of practitioners.”
• Steven Finizio is described as an accomplished practitioner who is deemed “one of the mainstays in the London arbitration scene.” 
• Franz Schwarz is hugely experienced “with a fantastic international practice” in a variety of sectors, including project finance and joint venture-related matters; and “widely known in the market as a go-to arbitrator.”
• Sarah Ganz is highly valued in the field, with one source noting, “Her razor-sharp intellect, ability to process difficult factual and legal issues and incredibly personable manner make her a great asset to clients and the practice alike.”
• Maxi Scherer is highlighted as “a brilliant speaker” who is “a hugely effective presiding arbitrator” on a variety of disputes.

We are particularly proud to announce that Partners Charlie Caher and Danielle Morris; and Counsel Olga Braeuer, Michael Howe and Jonathan Lim, were singled out as “Future Leaders” who “stand out as among the best of their generation.”