Atty. Stephen L. Drymer

Atty. Stephen L. Drymer

Stephen L. Drymer is head of Woods LLP’s International Arbitration group.

35 yrs experience 35 year
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Stephen L. Drymer is a adr and international attorney, practicing at Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Barreau du Québec (1991). Educated at McGill University (—, 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Alternative Dispute Resolution, Montréal (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen L. Drymer is head of Woods LLP’s International Arbitration group
  • Stephen practices exclusively in the area of domestic and international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
  • He acts as counsel, and serves as arbitrator and mediator, in domestic and in international commercial and investment treaty disputes
  • Educated and trained in both the common law and the civil law, Stephen has represented parties and served as mediator, party-appointed arbitrator or president of tribunals in hundreds of matters involving a wide range of industries, both in ad hoc proceedings and under the rules of most major international arbitral institutions
  • Stephen is as well very active in the resolution of sport-related disputes in Canada and internationally, and is a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne
  • In addition to extensive work as counsel, he has served as arbitrator and mediator in numerous cases involving a broad range of issues and sports. https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/stephen-l-drymer

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen L. Drymer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen L. Drymer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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What practice areas does Stephen L. Drymer handle?
Stephen L. Drymer focuses on adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Stephen L. Drymer practiced law?
Stephen L. Drymer has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Stephen L. Drymer go to law school?
Stephen L. Drymer earned their education at (—, 1990).
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What awards or recognition has Stephen L. Drymer received?
Stephen L. Drymer's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Alternative Dispute Resolution, Montréal (Canada); Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration; Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Montréal (Canada); Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Montréal (Canada).

Education

McGill University
- 1990

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Alternative Dispute Resolution, Montréal (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Montréal (Canada)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Montréal (Canada)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Montréal (Canada)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Montréal (Canada)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Quebec, Barreau du Québec
Admitted: 1991

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