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International Arbitration

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International Arbitration - International Counsel

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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts fields an active team with significant experience acting in international arbitration proceedings across Latin America. The practice group shows proficiency in both commercial and investment disputes, representing sovereigns and state-owned entities as well as multinational conglomerates. The law firm is particularly active in disputes arising out of Central and South America.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts represented the Republic of Peru in an ICSID arbitration brought by Covinca concerning a concession contract to build a portion of the Pan-American Highway in the south of Peru.

Strengths

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The Baker Botts team does a tremendous job and there is no doubt about their expertise. They know the cases by heart and they give us a lot of confidence.

International Arbitration respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Jennifer Haworth McCandless
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Jennifer Haworth McCandless
4
Band 4

Jennifer Haworth McCandless enjoys marked recognition for her solid skills handling complex international arbitration in the Latin America region, including in Peru, Argentina and Colombia.

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Alejandro Escobar
5
Alejandro Escobar
5
Band 5

Alejandro Escobar has a solid track record of representing governments, state-owned companies and corporate clients in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across Latin America.

Alejandro Escobar is formidable. He understands the relevant arbitration procedures and his insight is accurate.

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Jennifer Haworth McCandless
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Jennifer Haworth McCandless
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Alejandro Escobar
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Alejandro Escobar
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