International Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 2
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Provided by Arnold & Porter
Arnold & Porter handles disputes between sovereign governments and private investors, including disputes arising out of concession agreements and other state contracts, and pursuant to bilateral investment treaties and free trade agreements. The firm states it has represented a larger number of Latin American States in international arbitration matters than any law firm in the world. The firm also has ample experience representing claimants in arbitration claims against States, both in Latin America and elsewhere. Attorneys have represented private as well as State parties in a wide range of commercial litigations in US courts arising out of transactions in Latin America or otherwise involving a Latin American party.
Chambers Review
Arnold & Porter possesses an acclaimed disputes practice that is held in high esteem for its ability to navigate complex cross-border Latin American arbitration mandates. The law firm excels at representing governments in consequential investment treaty arbitration cases, as well as defending regional corporations in major ICC disputes. The legal team is deeply knowledgeable of matters concerning the energy and natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter represented the Republic of Peru in a series of investment arbitration proceedings, including an ICSID arbitration against Odebrecht Latinvest.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arnold & Porter have remarkable experience and language capabilities, and offer great levels of customer service. The team members, from the most senior to the most junior, are high-quality lawyers."
"Arnold & Porter have remarkable experience and language capabilities, and offer great levels of customer service. The team members, from the most senior to the most junior, are high-quality lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Respected partner Paolo Di Rosa co-chairs Arnold & Porter's International Arbitration group. He boasts an outstanding reputation for his work defending Latin American sovereigns in headline investment treaty arbitration cases.
"Paolo Di Rosa's experience is like no other in investment arbitration. His expertise and knowledge are paramount in understanding how tribunals read and interpret cases."
"Paolo Di Rosa is good at designing strategies and the overall argument, and he is very effective in cross-examinations. I like that he involves the client in the process."
Mélida Hodgson benefits from her remarkable international arbitration abilities, boasting experience in representing sovereigns and state-owned entities in investor-state disputes, including in Panama.
"Mélida Hodgson has great depth of knowledge of the international arbitration domain across Latin America."
Patricio Grané Labat has experience representing numerous sovereign states and multinational corporations. He is recognised by market commentators for his ability to handle significant investor-state and commercial arbitration cases in Latin America.
"Patricio Grané Labat is a very strategic, seasoned practitioner who has a great presence and demeanour in hearings."
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