Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (commonly known as Curtis) is an international law firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1830, it is one of the oldest law firms in the United States. The firm specializes in international corporate law, banking and finance, litigation, arbitration, and sovereign state representation. Curtis has established a particularly strong reputation in representing sovereign states and state-owned entities in complex international disputes and transactions. The firm maintains 17 offices across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Notable practice areas include international arbitration, energy and commodities, mergers and acquisitions, private client services, and infrastructure development. Curtis has represented numerous sovereign governments in significant international matters, including debt restructurings, boundary disputes, and investment treaty arbitrations. Curtis is structured as a limited liability partnership and operates with approximately 400 lawyers globally. The firm is known for its expertise in handling cross-border transactions and disputes, particularly in emerging markets. It has played significant roles in major international arbitrations, including representing Venezuela in multiple investor-state disputes and advising various sovereign states in matters before the International Court of Justice.