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# Hexagon Advocates

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- [Remy Gerbay recognized as one of the leading arbitrators for Africa-related disputes](https://hexagonadvocates.com/remy-gerbay-recognized-as-one-of-the-leading-arbitrators-for-africa-related-disputes/): Hexagon Advocates LLP is pleased to announce that Remy Gerbay has been recognized in Chambers and Partners’ Africa‑wide Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators Rankings. The ranking identifies a select group of twelve arbitrators who regularly sit in matters connected to the African continent.
- [Remy Gerbay to Speak at Paris Arbitration Week 2026 on Investment Protection and Syria](https://hexagonadvocates.com/remy-gerbay-to-speak-at-paris-arbitration-week-2026-on-investment-protection-and-syria/): Hexagon Advocates LLP is pleased to announce that Remy Gerbay, Founding Partner and Co‑Head of Arbitration, will speak during Paris Arbitration Week 2026 at a panel entitled “Rebuilding Investment Protection: ISDS and Syria in a Post‑Sanctions Era.”
- [Remy Gerbay Speaks at London Arbitration Week Panel on Good Faith in International Arbitration](https://hexagonadvocates.com/remy-gerbay-speaks-at-london-arbitration-week-panel-on-good-faith-in-international-arbitration/): Hexagon Advocates is proud to announce that Founding Partner Dr. Remy Gerbay spoke at London Arbitration Week 2025 during the seminar on “Good Faith in International Arbitration.” The event took place on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM, at 1 Tudor Street, Blackfriars, London.
- [Hexagon Advocates Partners Recognized in Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026](https://hexagonadvocates.com/hexagon-advocates-partners-recognized-in-lexology-index-arbitration-2026/): Hexagon Advocates is proud to announce that James Boykin and Dr. Remy Gerbay, both Partners and Co-Heads of Arbitration, have been recognized in the Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 , published in partnership with Global Arbitration Review.
- [James H. Boykin Named to Best Lawyers in America 2026 for International Arbitration](https://hexagonadvocates.com/james-h-boykin-named-to-best-lawyers-in-america-2026-for-international-arbitration/): Hexagon Advocates is proud to announce that Founding Partner James H. Boykin has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America for his outstanding work in International Arbitration – Commercial and International Arbitration – Governmental.
- [Remy Gerbay to Speak at Queen Mary–YIAG Joint Arbitration Event During Inaugural London Arbitration Week](https://hexagonadvocates.com/hexagons-lawyers-contribute-thought-leadership-on-litigation-strategy-arbitration-reform-and-cross-border-enforcement-2/): December 1, 2025 – Washington, D.C.

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- [Veronica Lorenzo](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/veronica-lorenzo/): Veronica Lorenzo leads the firm’s financial strategy, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, and operations in support of the firm’s strategic objectives. She works closely with the partnership to guide decision-making and long-term financial planning.
- [Coming Soon](https://hexagonadvocates.com/coming-soon/): After months of work behind the scenes, we are excited to share that we’re preparing to launch a new legal venture later this week: Hexagon Advocates LLP.
- [Coming This Week: Hexagon Advocates LLP](https://hexagonadvocates.com/coming-this-week-hexagon-advocates-llp/):  
- [Iria Giuffrida](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/iria-giuffrida/): Professor Iria Giuffrida is a seasoned international disputes lawyer and a leading academic authority, with extensive experience advising clients on high-value and complex contentious and transactional matters in domestic and international contexts. Her work in international arbitration under ICC and LCIA rules and litigation before national courts spans various sectors, including financial services, energy, construction, information technology, competition, and data protection. Her experience encompasses matters carrying significant commercial and regulatory exposure, requiring regular and tight collaboration with cross-border teams. She has been entrusted with responsibility for core strategic, procedural, and evidential aspects of proceedings, from early case assessment through to hearings, settlement, and resolution.
- [Benjamin Sauter](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/benjamin-sauter/): Hon. Fortunato P. Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- [Commercial Litigation](https://hexagonadvocates.com/commercial-litigation/): Hexagon Advocates represents corporations, sovereigns, and high-net-worth individuals in complex business disputes before the U.S. courts.
- [Judgment Enforcement and Asset Recovery](https://hexagonadvocates.com/judgment-enforcement-and-asset-recovery/): Hexagon Advocates excels in transforming legal victories into tangible results. Securing a judgment or arbitral award is merely the beginning; ensuring compliance often demands a sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional strategy. Debtors may disperse assets, exploit procedural obstacles, or leverage jurisdictions with limited enforcement mechanisms, making recovery challenging.
- [Emma Scheuer](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/emma-scheuer/): Emma Scheuer (LL.M.) acts as counsel in complex commercial litigations and international arbitrations. Emma has intervened in arbitrations conducted under the ICC, LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration rules, and in litigations in the English High Court and US federal and state courts.
- [Nicole J. Coward](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/nicole-j-coward/): Ms. Coward’s litigation practice is distinguished by her extensive transactional background, which enables her to assess client needs holistically, develop innovative strategies and craft solutions that address both immediate challenges and long-term business objectives.
- [James H Boykin](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/james-h-boykin/): James H. Boykin is a Partner in the Washington, DC, office of Hexagon and Co-Chair of the firm’s international commercial arbitration and investor-state arbitration practice groups. 
- [Remy Gerbay](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/remy-gerbay/): Remy Gerbay (LL.M., Ph.D.) is a founding partner and Co-Head of Arbitration at Hexagon Advocates, where he represents sovereigns, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals in major international disputes.
- [Joel Melendez](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/joel-melendez/): Joel Melendez is a founding partner and Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice.
- [Viraj Bhide](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/viraj-bhide/): Assistant Editor, Journal of International Arbitration (2025 – Present)
- [Mohamed Mahayni](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/mohamed-mahayni/): Mohamed Mahayni (LL.M., Ph.D.) acts as counsel in international arbitrations under institutional and ad hoc rules. He combines both technical expertise in international arbitration and comparative knowledge of French, English, and Saudi law. 
- [Ben Quarmby](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/ben-quarmby/): Benchmark Litigation has highlighted Mr. Quarmby as a “future star” with “an ardent fan base among clients.” He is noted as being “super responsive” and “efficient,” with one client praising his ability to provide “practical solutions” to complex problems. Mr. Quarmby represents international and U.S. clients in high-stakes disputes. He has extensive expertise assisting French and Japanese companies with U.S. disputes. He teaches U.S. intellectual property law at the International Center for Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI) in France. He is fluent in French and is admitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.


- [ADR Appointments](https://hexagonadvocates.com/adr-appointments/): At Hexagon, our experienced lawyers are available to serve as arbitrators and mediators in a wide range of business disputes. Hexagon neutrals are committed to providing impartial, efficient, and fair dispute resolution services tailored to the unique needs of commercial clients. Dr. Remy Gerbay Firm co-founder, Remy Gerbay regularly sits in arbitration proceedings. He has acted as arbitrator in over 30 arbitrations under a wide range of rule-sets including e.g., ICC,
LCIA, UNCITRAL, DIAC, KIAC, VCCA, and Swiss Rules. He has served as tribunal Chair, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and emergency arbitrator. Representative Cases Chairman of a three-member tribunal in an arbitration arising from an investment agreement between a Dubai/DIFC-registered company and a South East Asia bank (DIAC Rules, DIFC seat) Chairman of a three-member tribunal in an arbitration relating to the construction of a port terminal in a Caribbean island (ICC Rules, Caribbean jurisdiction seat) Chairman of a three-member tribunal in an arbitration between a parastatal entity from an East African State and an Asian trading company arising out of a contract for the sale of medical supplies (East African institution’s Rules, East African jurisdiction seat) Chairman of a three-member tribunal in an arbitration from a Joint Venture Agreement in the telecoms industry between a Chinese company and a Rwandan company (KIAC rules, Kigali seat) Chairman of a three-member tribunal in an arbitration arising from alleged breaches of a contract for the sale of foods products (CISG, Vilnius seat) Chairman of a three-member tribunal in an ad hoc arbitration between a Jersey company and a German insurer arising out of on aircraft insurance policy (French law; Paris seat) Co-arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between the national telecom regulatory authority of a Gulf state and two foreign telecom operators (Gulf state governing law and seat) Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Gulf-based financial institution and former managers of an investment fund arising out of a shareholder agreement (English law; London seat) Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration between Jersey (U.K.) and U.S. parties arising out of Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement relating to the management of a financial services provider (Luxembourg law; London seat) Co-arbitrator in a LCIA arbitration between a Swiss bank and a Chinese ultra-high-net-worth individual concerning the financing of an aircraft (English law; London seat) Sole-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration between parties from Mauritius, Zambia, Mozambique, and Malawi arising out a credit facility agreement and a suite of guarantees, for the financing of a business venture in sub-Saharan Africa (English law; London seat) Sole arbitrator in arbitration proceedings under the ICC rules between Chinese and Canadian parties arising out of a representation agreement in the aerospace industry (Canadian law and Montreal seat) Sole arbitrator in arbitration proceedings under the ICC rules between Australian and UAE companies arising out of a licensing agreement in the Media/IT industry (D.C. law and seat) Sole Arbitrator in Expedited Arbitration proceedings under the ICC rules between a U.S. company and a Caribbean state-owned energy company arising out of an agreement to the provision of fuel (governing law of, and seat in, said Caribbean state (common law) Sole Arbitrator in Expedited Arbitration proceedings under the ICC rules between Hong Kong and a Brazilian commodities traders (New York law and seat) Sole arbitrator in a Swiss Chambers arbitration between two Russian-owned companies arising out of a share purchase agreement in the industrial/manufacturing sector (English law; Geneva seat) Sole Arbitrator in an ad hoc UNCITRAL-rules arbitration between Russian and Saint Kitts and Nevis companies arising out of a contract for turn-key consultancy services with regard to the implementation of SAP software (English law; London seat) Sole arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration between an English consultancy company and an Irish construction company arising out of a professional services consultancy agreement (English law; London seat) Emergency Arbitrator in an ICC Emergency Arbitration between U.S. and U.K. companies relating to the construction of an e-waste recycling facility (New York law; Paris seat) Co-arbitrator in a DIAC arbitration between two UAE entities arising out of an equipment rental agreement (UAE law; Dubai seat) Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between French and Chinese companies arising out of an agreement for the supply of a hydro-electric power plant (English law; London seat) James Boykin With over twenty years of experience, including most recently as Chair of
Hughes Hubbard & Reed’s market-leading international arbitration group, James Boykin regularly sits as arbitrator. He is a member of the Expedited
Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association as well as the Arbitration Council of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS). Party-appointed arbitrator in ICSID arbitration (Lotus Holding Anonim Şirketi v. Turkmenistan, Case No. ARB/17/30) brought by a Turkish investor against Turkmenistan for alleged breaches of the Turkey–Turkmenistan bilateral investment treaty Party-appointed arbitrator in ICSID arbitration (Görkem Inşaat Sanayive Ticaret Limited Şirketi v. Turkmenistan, Case No. ARB/16/30) brought by a Turkish investor against Turkmenistan for alleged breaches of the Turkey–Turkmenistan bilateral investment treaty Sole arbitrator in AAA arbitration under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules of a dispute arising out of purchase and sale agreement Sole arbitrator in AAA arbitration under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules of a dispute between an adoption agency and its clients for alleged breach of contract Sole arbitrator in multiple AAA arbitrations under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules of disputes between a hotel chain and franchisees based both in the United States and abroad Sole arbitrator in two AAA arbitrations under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules of disputes arising out of home warranty agreements Sole arbitrator in AAA arbitration under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules of a dispute arising out of a luxury residential lease agreement
- [Business litigation in the U.S. courts](https://hexagonadvocates.com/business-litigation-in-the-u-s-courts/): Hexagon Advocates represents corporations, sovereigns, and high-net-worth individuals in complex business disputes before the U.S. courts.
- [Intellectual Property](https://hexagonadvocates.com/intellectual-property/): We represent some of the world’s biggest names in industry, fashion, telecommunications, entertainment, and art in litigation across the United States. Our clients range from large multinational corporations and governmental entities to high-net worth individuals.
- [Investor-State Arbitration](https://hexagonadvocates.com/investor-state-arbitration/): We are a boutique built for investor-state disputes.
- [International Commercial Arbitration](https://hexagonadvocates.com/international-commercial-arbitration/): Our arbitration group comprises globally-recognized leaders with a track record of winning high-value, complex, and often politically sensitive cases.
- [News & Insights](https://hexagonadvocates.com/news-insights/): News & Insights All Posts News Blogs & Articles December 10, 2025 Read More Read More December 8, 2025 Read More Read More November 20, 2025 Read More Read More November 18, 2025 Read More Read More December 10, 2025 Read More Read More December 8, 2025 Read More Read More November 20, 2025 Read More Read More November 18, 2025 Read More Read More December 10, 2025 Read More Read More December 8, 2025 Read More Read More November 20, 2025 Read More Read More November 18, 2025 Read More Read More
- [Our Lawyers](https://hexagonadvocates.com/our-lawyers/): Multilingual, multicultural advocates for global clients Our lawyers herald from premier international law firms, and America’s best law schools. They operate at the highest level of the profession, tackling the world’s toughest cases. Fluent in multiple languages, they bring global fluency to every case. Our Team Ben Quarmby Founding Partner & Head of IP Litigation Nicole Coward Senior Of Counsel Remy Gerbay Founding Partner & Co-Head of Arbitration Joel Melendez Founding Partner & Chair of Commercial Litigation James Boykin Founding Partner & Co-Head of Arbitration Emma Scheuer Counsel Benjamin Sauter Senior Of Counsel Mohamed Mahayni Counsel Viraj Bhide Counsel Iria Giuffrida Consulting Attorney Veronica Lorenzo CFO & COO
- [Contact Us](https://hexagonadvocates.com/contact-us/): New York Office 445 Park Avenue Suite 900/1000 New York NY, 10022 +1 (202) 587-5628 inquiries@hexagonadvocates.com Washington, D.C. Office 1750 H Street, N.W. Suite 360 Washington DC, 20006 +1 (202) 587-5628 inquiries@hexagonadvocates.com
- [Careers](https://hexagonadvocates.com/careers/): Hexagon offers a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive environment for lawyers who value
intellectual rigor, international engagement, and elite advocacy.Inquire at : inquiries@hexagonadvocates.com
- [Practices](https://hexagonadvocates.com/practices/): What We Do: Tough Business Disputes We specialize in high-stakes litigation and arbitration across industries. Our team is uniquely equipped to navigate the legal, cultural, and procedural complexities faced by international clients in U.S. courts and arbitration tribunals. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation Read More Intellectual Property Disputes Read More International Commercial Arbitration Read More Investor-State Arbitration Read More ADR Appointments Read More Judgment Enforcement and Asset Recovery Read More Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation Read More Intellectual Property disputes Read More International Commercial Arbitration Read More Investor-State Arbitration Read More ADR Appointments Read More Judgment Enforcement and Asset Recovery Read More
- [About Us](https://hexagonadvocates.com/about-us/): Hexagon is a boutique firm dedicated to representing international clients in complex U.S. litigation and international arbitration. We are multilingual, multicultural, and trained at elite U.S. law schools and international firms. We combine intellectual rigor, strategic foresight, and deep advocacy experience to deliver stellar results in our clients’ most important disputes.
- [Home](https://hexagonadvocates.com/): Our lawyers have practiced at the world’s most prestigious international law firms. Now operating from a client-friendly boutique setting, our lawyers leverage their world-class experience to help you resolve your most challenging disputes