Davy Aaron Karkason, Esq., ACiarb

Davy Karkason is a seasoned attorney specializing in international law, investment disputes, and commercial litigation. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, where he focused extensively on international law, investment law, international trade, and dispute resolution. His academic foundation also includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & International Relations with a minor in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University and an Associate’s Degree in Political Science from Boise State University.

Professionally, Davy represents a diverse clientele in significant international arbitration forums such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Permanent Court of International Arbitration. Notably, he has successfully represented international investment firms in multi-million-dollar claims, advised on cases involving international securities fraud, waste-to-energy projects, breaches of contracts, and complex mining disputes.

Davy is also experienced in litigating matters under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), specifically Articles 2, 3, 4A, and 9, addressing fraud, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, and international wire transfers. His advisory expertise extends to foreign direct investments, cryptocurrency regulations, international sanctions (particularly involving Venezuela), and construction litigation involving development companies and contractors.

In addition to his litigation experience, Davy serves as a trusted intermediary Pay Master for multimillion-dollar international transactions, working alongside bankruptcy and international tax attorneys to manage intricate business and bankruptcy matters. He is known for his meticulous approach to due diligence and internal investigations, significantly mitigating risk for international investors.

Active within professional circles, Davy holds affiliations with the Miami International Arbitration Society, the Swiss Club, Florida Bar Business Law and International Law Groups, the CSCC Regional Chamber of Commerce, and serves as a board member of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Florida Chapter. He regularly contributes as a sponsor and speaker at the Florida International Trade & Cultural Exposition (FITCE).

Davy is fluent in English and French, with intermediate proficiency in Turkish. He holds certifications from West Law, LexisNexis, the International Chamber of Commerce, and is an Associate of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACiarb). He is admitted to practice in Florida, Washington D.C., Florida’s Southern and Middle District Courts, all Florida State Courts and Courts of Appeal, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and is authorized Pro Hac Vice in Washington D.C.

Publication:

Charter Institute of Arbitrators Author: Davy Karkason – Article on “Discovery in International Arbitration Using U.S. District Court“
Florida Bar Article, Co-Author Davy Karkason on NO WRITTEN SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT? A SURVEY OF FLORIDA SHAREHOLDERS’ STATUTORY RIGHTS

Education:

Brillantmont International School, Lausanne, Switzerland
Stoneman Douglas High school, Parkland, Florida
Boise State University, Boise Idaho – Associates in Political Science
Nova Southeastern University – B.A. in Political Science & International Relations with Minor in Criminal Justice
Nova Southeastern University – Juris Doctorate – International law, Investment law, International Trade and International Disputes

Experience:

Advocates for cases within the various International Tribunals, including the International Center of Settlement and Investment Dispute (“ICSID”), the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”), the International Center for Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”), and the Permanent Court of International Arbitration
Represented Claimant (“International Investment firms”) at the London Court of International Arbitration or the LCIA over a 12 million dollar claim.
Represented Ecuadorian Company in International Securities Fraud
Participated in ICC dispute concerning a waste-to-energy dispute
Represents Family Offices in various matters concerning Securities and Corporation
Represented Investment Firm at the International Center For Dispute Resolution for a breach of contract
Represented Investment Firm at the International Court of the International Chamber of Commerce for a Breach of SBLC contract
Represented Mining companies at the International Center of Investment and Settlement Disputes
Litigated US company within the realm of UCC article 2 litigation fraud and breach of contract
Advised investors for international bank wire transfers under UCC article 4a
Advised investors on foreign direct investments
Advised International trade concerning Venezuela and US sanctions
Studied at the Hague, Netherlands with the International Court of Justice
Advised clients about the realm of cryptocurrency
Participated in Litigation involving UCC Article 9 “Secured Transaction” and UCC Article 3 “Negotiable Instruments
Participated in Litigation within the realm of construction involving development companies and contractors
Advises and litigates on behalf of publicly traded company on several market platforms
Serves as private intermediary Pay Master for various multimillion-dollar entities around the world
Works alongside bankruptcy and international tax attorneys for intertwined business and bankruptcy matters
Protects international investors with thorough due diligence processes and in-house skip trace investigations to save clients millions from potentially negative investments
Represents and protects clients with concrete contracts to protect their interests and avoid future legal issues

Affiliations:

Member of the Miami International Arbitration Society
Swiss Club
Florida Bar Business Law group·
Florida Bar International Law Group
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification pending
CSCC Regional Chamber of Commerce
Board Member of the American Swiss Chamber of Commerce Saccfl – Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Florida Chapter
Recurring sponsor and speaker for the Florida International Trade & Cultural Exposition (FITCE) hosted by Broward County

Languages:

English
French
Intermediate Turkish

Certifications:

West Law Certification & LexisNexis Certification
International Chamber of Commerce Certified
Knowledge with Relativity & e-filing
OSCP certification pending
ACiarb (Associate of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)

Admissions:

Florida Bar
Washington DC Bar
All Florida State Courts and Court of Appeals
Florida Southern District Court
Florida Middle District Court
US Court of International Trade
Washington, D.C. Pro Hac Vice