William Kirtley

William Kirtley is a highly experienced international arbitration lawyer and the Managing Partner of Aceris Law LLC, an international arbitration law firm. Here are some key details about him:

Background and Education

• Franco-American lawyer educated at Harvard, Columbia, and Sorbonne universities14
• Member of the New York and Washington Bars, and an inactive French Avocat à la Cour3

Professional Experience

• Managing Partner at Aceris Law LLC since August 20144
• Previously worked as a Partner at DK AARPI, Counsel at Lazareff Le Bars, Senior Associate at Dentons (formerly Salans), and Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP14
• Over two decades of experience in international commercial, investment, and construction arbitration3

Expertise and Recognition

• Served as counsel or arbitrator in some of the largest arbitrations in history3
• Experienced in arbitrations under various rules including ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA, SCC, and many others2
• Recognized by Legal 500 and Décideurs for many years3
• Named as "Best of the Best" in various legal awards and "Who's Who" in international arbitration3

Arbitrator Experience

• Has served as Sole Arbitrator, Co-Arbitrator, and Presiding Arbitrator in both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations2
• Listed as an arbitrator for various institutions including ICC France, USCIB, and DIAC1

William Kirtley is known for his expertise in handling complex international disputes, his ability to resolve cases swiftly and fairly, and his commitment to minimizing costs for clients.23 His LinkedIn username is williamkirtley-arbitration.4