Published on 14 December 2023 in Client Alerts

Who’s Who Legal Recognises Volterra Fietta Partners and Associates in its Arbitration Guide for 2024

Volterra Fietta Partner, Ahmed Abdel-Hakam, was named Arbitration Future Leader in the partner category.  Senior Associate Ben Burnham was also named Future Leader in the non-partner category.

Robert G. Volterra has once again been “Recommended” by Who’s Who Legal as a leader in Arbitration.  Robert has consistently been recognised by Who’s Who Legal for almost two decades.

This recognition is a testament to Volterra Fietta’s reputation for excellence in the legal and business markets.  The firm is grateful to its clients around the world who place their trust in the Volterra Fietta lawyers at all levels as their trusted advisers to whom they turn to for their most complex legal issues.

Who’s Who Legal’s recognition, which is the result of months of research, ranks select prominent lawyers through nominations from clients, peers, and arbitrators.  Robert, Ahmed, and Ben have been recognised because of their expertise and experience and also because of their “ability to innovate and inspire.”

For further information, please contact info@volterrafietta.com.

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