Baker McKenzie, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Global Profile

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Provided by Baker McKenzie

Our experienced Dispute Resolution group has a well-qualified team with impressive knowledge of commercial arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, real estate matters and investment arbitration. We are leaders in international investment arbitration in Venezuela, assisting clients in highly complex matters. Our global network allows us to act with efficiency on cross-border cases, and we regularly lead this kind of high-profile cases along with our New York and Paris offices.

We have significant expertise handling preventative litigation and have successfully designed and implemented several programs for clients to identify sensitive areas and mitigate risks, that lead to avoid or reduce litigation costs and exposure.

Our expertise includes complex litigation, domestic and international arbitration, compliance investigations, preventative and post-litigation review.

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Dispute Resolution - Venezuela

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's acclaimed outfit is frequently called on by a multinational clientele to assist with arbitration and commercial litigation. Their solid bench of practitioners boasts particular expertise in ICSID and UNCITRAL investor-state arbitrations and ICC commercial arbitrations. The department is also well placed to advise on litigation and mediation proceedings. The team handles disputes encompassing expropriation and damages for breach of contract. The firm's client portfolio includes key players from sectors such as agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and the automotive industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eugenio Hernández-Bretón

Band 1

Stellar partner Eugenio Hernández-Bretón continues to be recognised for his work as an arbitrator, as well as party counsel. He boasts significant expertise in international investor-state arbitration. He also advises clients on a number of litigation proceedings, including mortgage disputes and breach of contract.

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Maria Eugenia Salazar

Band 3

Established partner Maria Eugenia Salazar is frequently retained by clients to represent them in commercial litigation disputes. She is also experienced acting on investor-state arbitration proceedings concerning expropriation, brought against the Venezuelan state under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

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