Hughes Hubbard Grows International Arbitration Practice with Addition of Alexander Marcopoulos

Paris, Feb. 5, 2025 — Alexander Marcopoulos has joined Hughes Hubbard as a partner in the firm’s International Arbitration practice and will be based in the Paris office. He brings extensive experience representing companies and states in high-stakes international projects and disputes, with a focus on the construction and energy sectors.

As part of his core disputes practice, Alexander regularly provides advice and advocacy in construction, commercial, investor/state and maritime arbitrations carried out under the auspices of a variety of institutional and ad hoc rules, including those of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA). In addition, Alexander provides strategic advice to clients to help them manage their projects and portfolio of contracts with an eye to minimizing litigation risk.

“The breadth of Alexander’s experience makes him a superb addition to our International Arbitration practice,” said Neil J. Oxford, chair of Hughes Hubbard. “His exceptional skills in dispute avoidance and resolution are perfectly suited to addressing the challenges of today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape. His experience will enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive, strategic solutions to clients, while complementing our existing strength across practices.”

Sébastien Bonnard, managing partner of Hughes Hubbard’s Paris office and head of the firm’s Europe, Africa and the Middle East International Arbitration practice, adds, “Alexander is a renowned arbitration lawyer with 15 years’ experience representing international clients on their most important matters, in particular in the construction and energy sectors. That experience will help us continue our tradition of excellence as one of the world’s leading arbitration firms.”

“I’m thrilled to join Hughes Hubbard,” said Marcopoulos. “I have been thoroughly impressed by the team’s depth of knowledge and its uniquely collaborative and creative approach to tackling our clients’ most complex problems. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s remarkable record of successes.”