Chambers Global 2026 Ranks Matthew Draper Among the Top International Arbitrators

Chambers Global reports that Matthew Draper serves and arbitrator and counsel in international arbitrations across an array of industries and under all major arbitration rules, and that he has particular experience with water, natural resources and energy disputes.

"Matthew is extremely thoughtful and effective."

"Matthew is really really good."

"Matthew did a fantastic job as an arbitrator in our matter."

"Matthew Draper of Draper & Draper has significant experience sitting as an arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations."

As arbitrator, Matthew serves as chair, party-appointed, sole arbitrator, and emergency arbitrator.

In the past five years, Matthew has arbitrated over 30 disputes in the areas of renewable energy, finance, and international commercial contracts. He is a member of the ICDR, SIAC, and AAA Large and Complex case rosters.

As counsel, recent arbitration cases have involved water, natural resources, international commercial contracts, fashion, energy/power projects, construction/engineering, telecommunications, transport, and IP and licensing.

Matthew's Professional Memberships include:

Chair, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators NY Branch

Chair, USCIB ICC/USA Sole Practitioner Group

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Co-Chair, 2021 New York Arbitration Week

ICC Task Force on Arbitration of Climate Change Related Disputes (2018-2020)