Profile
A global leader in international arbitration with two decades of experience at the world's leading practices.
Biography
Recognized as a global leader in international arbitration and public international law, Ben Love has acted as counsel and arbitrator in more than 50 commercial and investment disputes under all major arbitral rules, including some of the most high-profile matters submitted to international arbitration over the past decade.
Ben has assisted clients in obtaining favorable settlements and securing awards in excess of US$1 billion on multiple occasions, defeating several attempts to annul an aggregate of billions of dollars in ICSID awards, and enforcing commercial and investment arbitration awards in national courts. His disputes work across the globe spans the gamut of major industry sectors, with particular emphasis on energy, mining, technology, and aerospace.
Ben has been recognized as a highly regarded practitioner for international arbitration by numerous publications and directories. Sources commenting that he is "a rock star in his field" (Who's Who Legal 2018), who is a "great talent" (Chambers Global 2022), has "superb advocacy skills" (Legal 500 US 2020), and is "unparalleled in investment law matters" (Who's Who Legal 2020). He has also been "singled out by peers and clients as 'the consummate advocate'" (Who's Who Legal 2024) thanks to his "encyclopaedic knowledge of international investment law, strong strategic awareness and relentless focus on securing the best outcome for his clients" (Who's Who Legal 2023).
Ben speaks English and French, and reads Spanish.
Career Highlights
East Mediterranean Gas
Represented investors in successful investment and commercial arbitrations arising from the termination of natural gas supply from Egypt to Israel in the wake of the Arab Spring, resulting in over a billion dollars in compensation awarded.
Rusoro Mining v. Venezuela
Obtained a US$1.2 billion award against Venezuela for the expropriation of a gold mine.
Indiana Resources v. Tanzania
Achieved the first ever summary dismissal of ICSID annulment claims in a case against Tanzania.
Professional Affiliations
Executive Council, American Society of International Law
2023-2026
Peer Review Board, ICSID Review
Corresponding Editor, International Legal Materials
Alumni Board, Texas International Law Journal
Executive Committee Member, Strategic Planning Committee Member, and Communications Co-Chair, Institute for Transnational Arbitration
2018-2022
Planning Committee, 2021 ASIL Annual Meeting
Co-Chair of Planning Committee, 2019 ASIL Midyear Meeting
2023 Annual Conference Planning Committee, American Bar Association, International Law Section
IBA Subcommittee for Investment Arbitration
2014-2018
Regional Representative for North America, London Court of International Arbitration
2016-2018
Director of New York Subchapter and Member of the Drafting Committee for the Model JOA and LNG Supply Contract, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators
2016-2018
Associate Editor, World Arbitration and Mediation Review
2014-2016
Publications
Subsequent Submissions
International Arbitration in Practice (Courtney Lotfi, Alicja Zielinska-Eisen, Verónica Sandler Obregón, eds)
Translation and Interpretation in ICSID Proceedings
ICSID Review - Foreign Investment Law Journal, Volume 39, Issue 1
Investor-State Space Arbitration Rules
Space Arbitration Blog
Applicable Law in Investor-State Space Arbitration
Space Arbitration Blog
Commentary on "Approaches of International Courts and Tribunals to the Award of Compensation in International Private Property Cases"
Proceedings of the ASIL Annual Meeting, Volume 116
International Arbitration Experts Discuss the Impact of Remote Proceedings
Mealey's International Law Arbitration Report
Additional articles on international arbitration and public international law available upon request.
Awards & Recognition
2025
"Global Leader" and "Thought Leader" in International Arbitration and Energy - Who's Who Legal
2024-2025
Chambers Global and USA, International Arbitration: Counsel
"Ben has a strong ability to develop creative arguments and to see the big picture and provide useful, business-minded and practical advice."
"Global Leader" and "Thought Leader" in International Arbitration - Who's Who Legal
"Ben is a smart, commercial and strategic arbitrator with a phenomenal work ethic. He is one of the world's leading investor-state dispute resolution lawyers."
Lawdragon, Leading Global Litigators
2023
Chambers USA, International Arbitration: Counsel
"He has a deep academic interest in investor-state dispute resolution, where he has encyclopedic knowledge. He serves his clients well."
Chambers Global, International Arbitration: Counsel – USA
"Ben Love is increasingly recognized for his handling of international commercial and investment arbitrations."
Next Generation Partner in International Arbitration - Legal 500 USA
"Thought Leader" in International Arbitration - Who's Who Legal (USA)
"Ben Love is singled out by peers and clients as 'the consummate advocate'."
Speaking Engagements
The New Protectionism: Selected Investor-State Issues Arising from Critical Minerals Strategies
3rd ITA Conference on International Arbitration in the Mining Sector
The Lifecycle of a Successful Investor-State Claim in the Mining Sector
London International Arbitration Week
Industry and Climate Dispute Resolution
7th Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference
Investor-State Disputes - Choose Your Own Adventure?
Australian Arbitration Week
The Rise of Arbitration in the Financial Sector
GAR Live: North America
Space disputes in the 21st century: what challenges await?
New York Arbitration Week
Sunk costs as a remedy: sunken treasure or sunken hopes?
Paris Arbitration Week
International Investment Protection of Space Assets, Quo Vadis?
Washington Arbitration Week
Additional presentations on international arbitration and public international law.