Samuel L. Zimmerman
PartnerNew York

Biography
For over a decade, clients facing complex cross-borderdisputes in the life sciences, energy, construction, andinfrastructure sectors have turned to Sam Zimmerman
for strategic guidance. Whether the dispute is inarbitration, federal and state courts, or a regulatory
proceeding, Sam provides clients with the practical andcalculated direction they need to succeed.
Sam’s practice area spans the globe, including theUnited States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and theMiddle East, and it’s his broad sector andmultijurisdictional experience that allows him to help
clients navigate disputes in any forum. He has
experience with all of the major arbitral rules and works
with clients on mitigating risks through strategic clausedrafting. Sam also assists clients in preventing disputes
and in post-award proceedings, including judgment
enforcement. He is currently co-chairing CPR’s jointtask force on best practices in arbitrating life sciences
disputes and is the secretary of CPR’s Healthcare andLife Sciences Committee. Sam has also written on avariety of topics related to risk prevention andmitigation, including clause drafting, award
enforcement, and product liability law updates.

Representative experience
Represented a Brazilian owner in three international
construction arbitrations totaling almost US$1bn inclaims.

Phone+1 212 918 3241

Fax
+1 212 918 3100

Emailsamuel.zimmerman@hoganlovells.com

Practices
Commercial
Commercial Litigation
Energy Disputes
International Arbitration
Investigations, White Collar, andFraud
Litigation Services
Products Law
Our legal work in Latin America

Industries
Consumer
Energy and Natural ResourcesLife Sciences and Health Care

Defeated class certification in a consumer fraud/RICOnationwide class action alleging claims concerning
commercial HVAC products.
Represented the Government of Mongolia in defending
enforcement of an UNCITRAL and Energy Charter
Treaty arbitration award relating to uranium miningrights.
Represented three separate Saudi Arabian entities in
two ICC arbitrations against a Latin American OCTG
supplier, with total claims exceeding US$100m.
Represented a U.S. medical device manufacturer in an
ICC arbitration with its European distributor.
Represented a Japanese life sciences company in an
ICC arbitration against its U.S. licensor.
Represented a bankruptcy litigation trust in multiple
ICC arbitrations involving claims by EPC contractors
against equipment suppliers for solar power generating
stations.

Awards and rankings
Rising Star - Americas, Euromoney, 2020-2022

Areas of focus
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bribery and Corruption
Class Actions and Group Litigation
Construction and Engineering
Consumer Protection and Privacy
Product Litigation

Education and admissions
Education
J.D., William & Mary Law School,summa cum laude, Order of theCoif, 2012
A.B., Brown University, 2009

Bar admissions andqualifications
New York

Latest thinking and events
Insights and Analysis
Enforcement of Judgments: Overview (UnitedStates) Practical Law
News
CES 2024: AI, Sustainability, Inclusivity and Living
Technology
Managing Litigation Risk, Privilege, and Discovery– Practical tips and cost-effective strategies forJapanese companies
News
Getting the Deal Through – Luxury and Fashion
2023
Press releases
Hogan Lovells welcomes the New Year with 38
new partner and 77 new counsel promotions

Court admissions
U.S. District Court, Southern Districtof New YorkNewsInvestors must act quickly or forfeit their rights toclaims under soon expiring NAFTA Chapter 11