Drafting and Enforcing International Arbitration Clauses in Cross-Border Contracts

Mr. Howes is an independent arbitrator based in New York. He has acted as co-arbitrator, tribunal chair and sole arbitrator in a wide variety of complex commercial disputes, across a range of industries, under the world’s leading arbitration rules. Mr. Howes serves as arbitrator in both international and domestic disputes, with a particular focus on international arbitration. Prior to becoming a full-time arbitrator in 2025, he specialized in international arbitration for over three decades, acting as counsel for clients in arbitrations around the world in disputes governed by both common and civil law systems, in addition to acting as arbitrator. During his years of practice as counsel, Mr. Howes was a partner at the international law firms of Mayer Brown LLP and (prior to that) McDermott Will & Emery LLP, where he served, respectively, as the U.S. Head of Mayer Brown’s International Arbitration Practice Group and the Global Head of McDermott Will & Emery’s International Arbitration Practice Group.

As lead counsel, Mr. Maloney has tried cases in both court and arbitration proceedings. He guides his clients through the litigation process with personal attention and a hands-on approach. Mr. Maloney's practice spans a wide array of disputes and claims including civil rights, securities, commercial, financial, intellectual property, personal injury, legal malpractice, and medical malpractice. He is an experienced appellate advocate and has successfully briefed and argued appeals in state and federal courts on a range of legal issues. Mr. Maloney also advises clients on corporate and transactional matters. He has lectured and published on legal subjects including arbitration and civil procedure.