Stephen Drymer
Partner, Head of International Arbitration at Woods LLP
An experienced litigator and advocate, Stephen now works almost exclusively in domestic and international arbitration and dispute resolution. He acts as counsel, and serves as arbitrator and mediator, in commercial, investment treaty and sport cases.
Experience
An experienced litigator and advocate, Stephen now works almost exclusively in domestic and international arbitration and dispute resolution. He acts as counsel, and serves as arbitrator and mediator, in commercial, investment treaty and sport cases. Educated and trained in both the civil law and the common law, fluent in French and English (and with an excellent working knowledge of Spanish), Stephen has pleaded cases and served as party-appointed arbitrator and tribunal president in matters involving the laws of many jurisdictions, both in ad hoc proceedings and under the rules of many international arbitral institutions. He has acted in cases in the manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, petrochemical, oil & gas, mining, energy (including renewables), environmental, financial services, securities, outsourcing, hospitality, sports & entertainment, transportation, aviation, IT, telecommunication, aerospace, health science, crop science, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industries, among others.
Work History
Prior to joining Woods LLP, Stephen was a longtime partner and co-chair of International Arbitration at Norton Rose.
Education
- B.C.L. (Civil Law) and LL.B. (Common Law), McGill University, Faculty of Law - 1990 - Canadian Securities Course, The Canadian Securities Institute - 1983 - B.A. (Pol. Sci.), Yale University - 1983
Miscellaneous
CV available upon request.