Martin B. Jackson

MARTIN JACKSON is a skilled trial lawyer with decades of experience serving as lead counsel in complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts and international arbitrations under all major institutional rules. Martin is widely recognized for his strategic acumen, persuasive advocacy, and success in representing clients in high-stakes cross-border disputes spanning construction, energy, finance, joint ventures, licensing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, sale of goods, and technology. Martin frequently represents clients in South Korea and across the Asia-Pacific region in international arbitration proceedings, cross-border disputes, and U.S. litigation. Fluent in Spanish, he also regularly advises Latin American clients in significant disputes before U.S. courts and arbitral tribunals.

As a highly successful trial lawyer, Martin is well-respected and well-known for his advocacy skills. Most recently, Martin has been recognized as a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation (2020–2025), a “Future Leader” by Lexology Index (2025), and a “Recommended” lawyer for International Arbitration by Legal 500 Latin America (2025).

Martin is a respected advocate and thought leader in international arbitration and litigation. He is frequently invited to speak at global conferences and forums on dispute resolution, arbitration strategy, and advocacy. Known for his integrity and commitment to results, Martin has earned consistent praise from clients and peers alike. A passionate advocate for inclusion in the legal profession, Martin has served as co-chair of Sidley’s New York Inclusion Committee for over a decade.

• Counsel for Korean technology company in an ICDR/AAA arbitration involving sale of goods contracts; successfully obtained eight-figure settlement.
• Counsel for pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration involving a contract for the joint development, sale and distribution of a biologic approved for sale in the EU; successfully defended client against claims exceeding US$600 million and obtained award of fees and costs.  
• Counsel for Korean multinational conglomerate in financing and construction dispute with potential parallel investment treaty and commercial arbitration proceedings; successfully obtained a nine-figure settlement.
• Counsel for petroleum company in an LCIA arbitration; successfully defended client against claims seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged damages and obtained fee and cost award. 
• Counsel for a Korean client in an ICC international arbitration involving claims related to a long-term metals offtake agreement; successfully obtained a multi-million dollar damages award, including fees and costs.
• Counsel for Vietnamese and Canadian clients in an ICC international arbitration involving claims for long-term metals offtake agreements; successfully defended clients against claims seeking US$300 million and obtained fee and cost award.
• Counsel for an Argentine client involving a contract dispute involving the production, sale and export of aluminum; successfully moved to compel arbitration and defended client against contract claims. 

Representative Cases Include:

• Counsel for a ride-sharing service in litigation with state and local regulators. Obtained successful settlement that permitted the company to launch its ride-sharing service in all five boroughs of New York City. The case generated substantial media coverage, including reports by Law360, The American Lawyer, CBS News, and the Associated Press. 
• Special litigation counsel for the Superintendent of Financial Services of the State of New York in an action seeking to liquidate Executive Life Insurance Company of New York, which had been in rehabilitation for two decades, resulting in an order of liquidation that was subsequently affirmed on appeal. 
• Counsel for the liquidation trustee of a Colombian airline in cross-border insolvency proceedings of an affiliated airline, which resulted in a favorable settlement. 

• Sidley Inclusion Committee, New York Office Co-Chair 
• American Bar Association 
• International Arbitration Club of New York