Recognition
Rankings and Honors
2025 — Chambers Global
Eminent Practitioner in International Arbitration
2025 — Chambers Latin America
Eminent Practitioner in International Arbitration
2025 — Chambers USA
Band 1 in International Arbitration
2024 — Best Lawyers in America
Lawyer of the Year in International Arbitration
2023 — Legal 500
Hall of Fame Lawyer
Lifetime Achievement Award
Peer and Market Commentary
“Doak Bishop is held in high esteem for his expert handling of commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He is particularly regarded for his prowess in disputes concerning the construction, energy, and oil and gas sectors as both advocate and arbitrator.”
(Chambers Guide to the USA – International Arbitration)
“Doak Bishop is a legend. He boasts incredible knowledge of investment arbitration . . .”
“Doak is extremely experienced and he has a fabulous reputation. He is really at the top of the field.”
“He is preeminent.”
(Chambers Global Guide)
“Doak is a seasoned attorney and arbitrator”
“He is well regarded and one of the top arbitrators”
“He is a giant in the space”
(Lexology)
Recognition as a Thought Leader
Recognition is further reflected in repeated invitations to serve as a keynote speaker and featured presenter at leading international arbitration forums, including:
ICCA Congress
Institute of Transnational Arbitration (ITA)
Global Arbitration Review (GAR Live)
National and regional arbitration institutes in Europe and the Americas