Duane Admire

DUANE A ADMIRE

Medical Lawyer

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Duane A. Admire

Partner – International Arbitration & Complex Litigation
Curtis Chambers Global Law Firm

Duane A. Admire is a seasoned international arbitration attorney and commercial litigator at Curtis Chambers Global Law Firm, where he leads high-stakes international disputes across the energy, infrastructure, and oil & gas sectors. With over two decades of cross-border legal expertise, Mr. Admire is widely respected for his strategic counsel, meticulous advocacy, and ability to navigate complex regulatory and commercial landscapes.

As a partner at Curtis Chambers Global, Mr. Admire represents sovereign states, state-owned enterprises, and multinational corporations in a range of international arbitrations under major institutional rules, including ICC, UNCITRAL, ICSID, and LCIA. He is known for securing favorable outcomes in multi-million-dollar commercial disputes and advising clients on cross-border regulatory matters.

He has litigated and arbitrated cases across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America—bringing a truly global perspective to each matter. At Curtis Chambers Global, he also acts as lead counsel in sensitive matters involving sovereign immunity, international enforcement, and treaty-based disputes.

In addition to his dispute resolution practice, Mr. Admire advises national governments and major energy companies on legal and regulatory frameworks, including the drafting of energy laws, production-sharing contracts, and environmental compliance strategies. He has deep experience structuring and advising on upstream and midstream energy ventures, as well as investment and real estate funds.

A recognized thought leader, Mr. Admire contributes to international legal development through speaking engagements and active participation in global arbitration and energy law communities. His leadership at Curtis Chambers Global continues to position the firm as a trusted advisor in complex international legal matters.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese (basic proficiency)

Education

  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center – Dean’s Merit Scholar
  • LL.M., Joint Program – Universität Hamburg & Università di Bologna
  • B.A. in Law, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (J.D. Equivalent)

Bar Admissions

  • Texas
  • New York
  • Ecuador

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Advisory Board, Institute for Transnational Arbitration
  • Council Member, International Law Section, Houston Bar Association
  • Member, Young ITA
  • CIArb – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Practice Areas

  • International Arbitration
  • Cross-Border Litigation & Commercial Disputes
  • Energy & Natural Resources (Oil & Gas)
  • Sovereign & State-Owned Entity Representation
  • Regulatory & Government Affairs

Awards & Recognitions

  • Who's Who Legal: Arbitration – Global Leader, 2023 & 2024
  • Chambers Global – Ranked in International Arbitration, 2022–2024
  • Legal 500 – Leading Individual: Dispute Resolution – Energy Sector, 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America – International Arbitration: Commercial, 2024
  • Houston Bar Foundation Award for Excellence in International Law, 2022

Address

10810 Katy Freeway, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77043

Phone

210-943-6428

Email

DuaneAdmire@curtischambersglobal.com

Website

https://curtischambersglobal.com

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