Steven P. Finizio

Education:

JD, University of Chicago Law School
Order of the Coif, University of Chicago Law Review

AB, International Relations, Georgetown University

Areas of Expertise:

- International Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Energy Disputes
- Financial Services Arbitration
- Joint Venture and M&A Disputes
- Manufacturing Arbitration
- Shareholder Disputes
- Public International Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

jurisdictions:

United Kingdom

Languages:

English

Biography:

Steven P. Finizio is a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP and co-partner in charge of the WilmerHale London office. He specializes in international arbitration and dispute resolution, with a focus on energy, financial services, shareholder, joint venture, M&A, and manufacturing disputes. With extensive experience representing clients under the rules of major international arbitration institutions and laws of various jurisdictions worldwide, Steven also serves as an arbitrator. He is recognized for his expertise by Global Arbitration Review, Legal 500, and Chambers.

Experience:

Partner, WilmerHale London Office (Present)
Co-Partner in Charge, WilmerHale London Office
Deputy Director, SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC)
Professor of Practice, SOAS University of London
Former Member of the LCIA Court (2019 – 2024)
Member, GIAC Arbitration Council
Founding Member, International Dispute Resolution Academy (IDRA)
Faculty Member, Cologne Academy of Arbitration
Member, AIAC Court of Arbitration Protem Committee
Advisory Board Member, AFSA International Arbitration Rules Drafting Committee