Ank Santens is a partner in the Firm's International Arbitration Practice. She serves as counsel or arbitrator in commercial, investment, and construction arbitrations around the world, under all major international arbitration rules as well as ad hoc and regional rules.
Ms. Santens' industry experience includes energy and infrastructure, as well as telecommunications, mining, life sciences, financial services / insurance / pensions, and consumer goods, among others. Her clients include companies and sovereigns from around the globe, with a focus on Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States.
Ms. Santens takes a proactive approach to the prevention and resolution of international disputes, and regularly advises on the drafting of dispute resolution clauses in international contracts and structuring foreign investments. She is the chief editor of The CPR Corporate Counsel Manual for Cross-Border Dispute Resolution, a practical manual for the drafting of international dispute resolution clauses, investment treaty planning, and managing the resulting disputes. Ank has a track record of obtaining an early resolution through creative strategies and the use of negotiation and mediation.
Ank's client-centered approach stems from her experience early in her career in the legal department of a pharmaceutical company in New Jersey. She work...
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"Ank combines analytical rigor, strategic foresight, and excellent communication, excelling in arbitration."
"She simplifies complex legal issues, offering clear and actionable advice in arbitration."
"Ank's proactive approach and strategic thinking were key assets throughout the arbitration."