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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.




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International Arbitration - International Counsel

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 Colombia in a series of investor-state arbitration proceedings, including a case against Alberto, Felipe and Enrique Carrizosa Gelzis filed under the UNCITRAL rules pursuant to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

Strengths

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The Arnold & Porter team is consistent, precise and knowledgeable. They always respond to our requirements in a timely manner.

International Arbitration respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Paolo Di Rosa
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Paolo Di Rosa
1
Band 1

Based in Washington, DC, partner Paolo Di Rosa remains a respected figure in the international arbitration space. He boasts an outstanding reputation for his work defending Latin American sovereigns in headline investment treaty arbitration cases.

Paolo Di Rosa is among the most prominent practitioners in the international arbitration field in terms of knowledge, advocacy, team leadership and skills.

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Patricio Grané Labat
3
Patricio Grané Labat
3
Band 3

Patricio Grané Labat has significant 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 has a great ability to form a panoramic vision of each case, identifying the strengths and needs. It is very pleasant to work with him.

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Mélida Hodgson
5
Mélida Hodgson
5
Band 5

Mélida Hodgson boasts international arbitration experience in representing sovereigns and state-owned entities in investor-state disputes, including in Panama.

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Paolo Di Rosa
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Paolo Di Rosa
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Patricio Grané Labat
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Patricio Grané Labat
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Mélida Hodgson
5
Mélida Hodgson
5
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