Dispute Resolution Department

Overview

Arbitration and Litigation are key areas of practice of the firm.  Their members act as counsels for defendants or plaintiffs in a great variety of litigation cases and arbitration procedures. Some of the most important cases over the last year include:

• Leading the Arbitral Tribunal in a very complex dispute between a construction contractor and the     government of a Central American country with regards to the scope and price of the contract. Mr. Araque is currently the President of the Arbitral Tribunal.
• A complex litigation of several companies regarding the control of a holding shareholders rights, worth US$50 Million.
• An insurance arbitration regarding complex issues of jurisdiction and liability.
• Representing an oil gas client in US$ 14 million4MM arbitration (ICC) related to an alleged breach of contract. The dispute involves projects matters as well as currency exchange issues.
• Representing a renowned client within the automotive sector in arbitration (CACC) related to an alleged breach of contract. The dispute involves real state matters as well as complex currency exchange issues.
• Representing a leading construction company against another important international construction company regarding a contractual liability, worth around US$15 million. 

Members

Aneas, Rafael

Araque, Luis Alfredo

Carrillo, Marcos

Manrique, Vanessa

Mejia, Guido

Mejía, Guido

Sosa, Pedro I.

Clients

Duro Felguera (Consorcio El Sitio)

Felguera Parques y Minas S.A.

General Motors Venezolana

GOL Linhas aéreas

Grupo Merino

Industrias Alimenticias Hermo de Venezuela

Otaola Ingeniería

Philip Morris Products S.A

Telefónica de Venezuela

Industries

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Transportation