The 10 Reed Smith lawyers listed in this year’s ranking are:
- José I Astigarraga, Miami
- Antonia Birt, Dubai (Future Leaders – Partners)
- Timothy Cooke, Singapore
- James P Duffy IV, New York
- Clement Fouchard, Paris
- Rebeca E Mosquera, New York (Future Leaders - Non-Partners)
- Michelle Nelson, Dubai
- Peter Rosher, Paris
- Vanessa Thieffry, Paris (Future Leaders - Non-Partners)
- Matthew Townsend, Hong Kong (Future Leaders – Partners)
Four Reed Smith lawyers were ranked as Future Leaders. This appellation goes to lawyers who are aged 45 and under and likely to be pre-eminent names of the next generation.
This is the first time Who's Who lists Michelle Nelson in the arbitration category – up to now she has ranked in the construction category only. This is also Vanessa Thieffry's first time on the list.
The ranking is compiled by peer-to-peer voting and client recommendations, the publisher states. Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost practitioners in multiple areas of business law for over 25 years.
Who’s Who Legal is a sister publication to the Global Arbitration Review. In 2023, the Global Arbitration Review included Reed Smith in its elite list of the world’s top 30 international arbitration law firms – the GAR 30 – for the fifth consecutive year.