Kamel Aitelaj

Primary Focus & Experience

Kamel’s practice focuses on complex transborder dispute resolution. He has represented sovereign states and major international companies (telecommunications, financial, chemical and biosciences, energy and mining) in a wide range of  proceedings, including investment treaty-based arbitration and commercial arbitration conducted under all major arbitral rules (UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC, ICDR, HKIAC, LCIA and SCC). Kamel has substantial experience in matters involving sovereign immunity and award enforcement, including in proceedings before the US Supreme Court. He also regularly advises on matters of international law issues, such as transboundary watercourses and human rights.

Kamel also advises clients operating or investing across borders on foreign investment matters, including economic sanctions, and is a member of the firm’s Global Risk & National Security Practice.

Recognition & Accomplishments

Kamel is licensed to practice at the New York and District of  Columbia bars, the Barreau de Paris and was called to the Bar of  England and Wales (Middle Temple). He is a fellow of  the Chartered Institute of  Arbitrators, and a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Thailand Arbitration Center, the Energy Charter Secretariat Legal Advisory Task Force and the CPR Brazil Advisory Board.

Kamel is a native French speaker. He is proficient in Portuguese and Spanish.