- Represented a major U.S. telecommunications carrier in an arbitration over a failed joint venture related to the purchase of wireless spectrum with favorable results for the client.
- Represented a European telecommunications company in a billion-dollar ICC arbitration over a dispute regarding the appropriate F/RAND compensation for a portfolio of cellular standard essential patents with favorable results for the client.
- Represented a Taiwanese technology company in an ICC arbitration over a failed joint venture for the manufacture of consumer electronic devices with favorable results for the client.
- Represented a major European technology company in multimillion-dollar ICC arbitration in New York over the scope of a patent license agreement with favorable results for the client.
- Represented a technology manufacturing company in ICC arbitration in Istanbul over a dispute with a distributor over the alleged termination of a distribution agreement with favorable results for the client.
- Represented a manufacturer in an AAA ICDR arbitration over a breach of a software development agreement with favorable results for the client.
- Represented a manufacturing company in ICC arbitration in Geneva over the alleged breach of a franchise agreement with favorable results for the client.
Partner,
- Phone: +1 404 881 4478
- Email: matt.richardson@alston.com
Matt focuses on international commercial arbitration and complex domestic litigation. As co-leader of the International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team, Matt has represented clients in commercial arbitrations around the globe, in a wide range of industries and under the rules of all the major arbitral institutions.
Matt Richardson is a co-chair of the Litigation & Trial Practice Group and co-chair of the International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution practice. He focuses his practice both on international arbitration and complex commercial litigation. Matt has represented clients in ICC, AAA ICDR, SCC, HKIAC, and ad hoc arbitrations throughout the world. He has represented clients in a broad range of international commercial arbitrations in the areas of intellectual property (including copyright, patent, and disputes over F/RAND compensation), construction, energy, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and manufacturing.
Matt also has extensive experience in litigation related to enforcement of international arbitration agreements and awards. He has also defended health care companies, software developers, and technology manufacturers in litigation in federal courts around the country. Matt was ranked as one of the top international arbitration lawyers by Chambers USA 2022 and The Best Lawyers in America® 2018–2025.
Before working at Alston & Bird, Matt served as a law clerk for the Hon. J. Owen Forrester of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Press Release February 13, 2025Alston & Bird Increases Rankings in Chambers Global 2025Alston & Bird has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Global, with 12 practices and 24 lawyers cited for excellence.Press Release February 13, 2025Alston & Bird Increases Rankings in Chambers Global 2025Alston & Bird has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Global, with 12 practices and 24 lawyers cited for excellence.
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Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.
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Press Release June 3, 2024Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in LondonAlston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office. Amir focuses on complex international commercial and construction arbitration, advising multinational corporations, state-owned entities, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Julia focuses on advising global clients in commercial proceedings under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.Press Release June 3, 2024Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in LondonAlston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office. Amir focuses on complex international commercial and construction arbitration, advising multinational corporations, state-owned entities, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Julia focuses on advising global clients in commercial proceedings under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.
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Press Release February 15, 2024Alston & Bird Recognized by Chambers Global 2024Alston & Bird Recognized by Chambers Global 2024. Nine practices and 22 lawyers are represented in this year’s rankings.Press Release February 15, 2024Alston & Bird Recognized by Chambers Global 2024Alston & Bird Recognized by Chambers Global 2024. Nine practices and 22 lawyers are represented in this year’s rankings.
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In the News November 14, 2023Law360 UK | Alston & Bird Hires Pallas Lawyer in Litigation BoostWill Hooker and Matt Richardson are quoted on Hooker’s joining Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the firm’s London office.In the News November 14, 2023Law360 UK | Alston & Bird Hires Pallas Lawyer in Litigation BoostWill Hooker and Matt Richardson are quoted on Hooker’s joining Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the firm’s London office.
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Press Release November 7, 2023Alston & Bird Adds International Arbitration Partner Will Hooker in LondonAlston & Bird has expanded its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and its International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of Will Hooker as a partner in the firm’s London office. Will has broad experience handling high-stakes international commercial arbitration in energy, financial services, telecommunications, and other sectors. He advises clients on investor-state arbitrations, disputes between joint venture partners, and complex arbitration stemming from mergers and acquisitions.Press Release November 7, 2023Alston & Bird Adds International Arbitration Partner Will Hooker in LondonAlston & Bird has expanded its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and its International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of Will Hooker as a partner in the firm’s London office. Will has broad experience handling high-stakes international commercial arbitration in energy, financial services, telecommunications, and other sectors. He advises clients on investor-state arbitrations, disputes between joint venture partners, and complex arbitration stemming from mergers and acquisitions.
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In the News November 7, 2023Global Arbitration Review | Alston & Bird Recruits from Pallas in LondonWill Hooker, Matt Richardson, and Alex Yanos are quoted on Hooker’s joining Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the firm’s London office.In the News November 7, 2023Global Arbitration Review | Alston & Bird Recruits from Pallas in LondonWill Hooker, Matt Richardson, and Alex Yanos are quoted on Hooker’s joining Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the firm’s London office.
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In the News November 6, 2023Law.com International | Alston, Recruiting from Pallas Partners, Expands International Arbitration GroupWill Hooker, Matt Richardson, and Alex Yanos are quoted on Hooker’s joining Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the firm’s London office.In the News November 6, 2023Law.com International | Alston, Recruiting from Pallas Partners, Expands International Arbitration GroupWill Hooker, Matt Richardson, and Alex Yanos are quoted on Hooker’s joining Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group in the firm’s London office.
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In the News August 29, 2023Law360 | T-Mobile Asks to Vacate Wireless World's Arbitration AwardKristine McAlister Brown, Matthew Richardson, and Amanda Waide are noted for representing T-Mobile.In the News August 29, 2023Law360 | T-Mobile Asks to Vacate Wireless World's Arbitration AwardKristine McAlister Brown, Matthew Richardson, and Amanda Waide are noted for representing T-Mobile.
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Press Release June 1, 2023Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 68 practice rankings and 149 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 1, 2023Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 68 practice rankings and 149 leading lawyer listings.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2001)
- Dartmouth College (B.A., 1997)
Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia
- London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
- Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA)