Baker McKenzie, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

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We accompany our clients at all stages of their operations and business, preventing the appearance of conflicts and seeking a satisfactory result for their interests. Being a multi-practice law firm with several specialized practices in different industries, the Dispute Prevention and Resolution team works together with the other areas to accompany our clients in all the scenarios in which they need us. We are prepared to face the most complex situations, using alternative methods of conflict resolution (negotiation, conciliation, dispute boards, among others) and obtaining efficient results that allow our clients to continue with their operations and businesses.
When a dispute arises, our prior advice allows our clients to be in the best position to resolve the conflict satisfactorily, whether through arbitration or the judiciary.
The prestigious publication Chambers & Partners has described our Dispute Prevention and Resolution Practice as an "International powerhouse with a stellar presence in both the arbitration and litigation arenas. Impressive client roster encompasses local and international entities from sectors such as mining, oil and gas and telecommunications. Adept at handling complex constitutional and commercial disputes at various levels, including amparo proceedings. Vast experience in domestic and cross-border arbitrations, advising both state and private clients. New client wins include Gilat Networks Perú, Metro de Lima Línea 2 and Compañía Minera Ares"

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Peru

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Estudio Echecopar - Baker McKenzie's highly acclaimed department boasts a broad multinational network that is well placed to handle complex matters related to both the litigation and arbitration fields. Its deep bench of strong practitioners is highly skilled in contentious commercial proceedings, as well as offering extensive experience acting as counsel in international arbitrations under several procedural rules, including ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL. The firm is regularly retained by an impressive roster of domestic and international clients with important presence in the infrastructure, energy, and banking and finance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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Estudio Echecopar acted as co-counsel to VINCI, the sole shareholder of Concessionaire Linea Amarilla, in a USD400 million ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Peru over a highway concession contract.

Strengths

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Estudio Echecopar's team is very strong on technical legal issues, process management and general strategy design. They can work on details while keeping sight of the macro picture.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Latin America

Estudio Echecopar's team is made up of different specialists with varied mindsets, which helps the client understand the different challenges that they may face with their counterparties.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Latin America

Estudio Echecopar's team is very strong on technical legal issues, process management and general strategy design. They can work on details while keeping sight of the macro picture.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Latin America

Estudio Echecopar's team is made up of different specialists with varied mindsets, which helps the client understand the different challenges that they may face with their counterparties.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta

Band 1

Renowned partner Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta elicits significant praise from interviewees for her leading practice in Peru's dispute resolution sector, which spans arbitration as well as litigation.

Ana María is able to explain highly technical topics in a clear and simple way. This gives her an advantage over other lawyers and has led to great success in our cases.

Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta is a professional with extensive experience and character for handling technically complex disputes.

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María del Carmen Tovar Gil

Band 1

Market-leading partner María del Carmen Tovar Gil is frequently seen advising clients on sophisticated international investment arbitration matters. She continues to win stellar praise from interviewees for her active presence in the market.

María del Carmen Tovar Gil has a great capacity to manage large, complex processes and distil the key issues to focus on the more relevant matters.

María del Carmen Tovar Gil is an arbitration expert with a special focus on construction and energy matters, she is also key in conflict prevention.

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