Matthew D. "Matt" Richardson

Atlanta, GA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Awarded Practice Areas

International Arbitration - Commercial

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Awarded Practice Areas

International Arbitration - Commercial

Works at

Alston & Bird LLP

253 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Matt Richardson is a member of the Litigation & Trial Practice Group and co-chair of the International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution practice. He focuses both on international arbitration and complex commercial litigation. Matt has represented clients in ICC, AAA ICDR, SCC and ad hoc arbitrations throughout the world. He has represented clients in a broad range of commercial arbitrations ranging from intellectual property claims, disputes over F/RAND compensation and breach of contract cases.

Matt has also defended health care companies, software developers and technology manufacturers in litigation and arbitration throughout the country. He has extensive class action and MDL experience, representing clients in suits relating to consumer protection act claims, product liability suits and constitutional claims.

Locations

Atlanta, Georgia

404-881-7000

One Atlantic Center
1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2001
Dartmouth College, B.A., graduated 1997

Bar Admissions

Georgia, Georgia

Affiliations

Institute for Transactional Arbitration (ITA) - Member
London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) - Member

Federal Clerkships

United States District Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

International Arbitration - Commercial

Additional Areas of Practice:

Commercial Litigation

Additional Information

Case History

Cases

Confidential ICC arbitration representing large Asian state-owned utility over dispute with American contractor.

Representing a large Asian state-owned utility in a substantial arbitration over the construction of a nuclear power plant. The amount in controversy is substantial and could impact the future of nuclear power in this country.

Confidential ICDR arbitration representing large technology company against

Represented a large technology company in a patent licensing dispute. We obtained a favorable result, which resulted in our client obtaining a license which in turn provided it with dispositive defenses in multiple pending patent infringement actions.

Confidential ICC arbitration representing major European electronics company against Asian electronics company

Represented a major European electronics manufacturer in a multi-billion dollar arbitration over the value of a license to a substantial patent portfolio. Not only did the case involve a substantial amount in controversy, but it involved cutting-edge economic and valuation issues.

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