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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

International Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel


Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Rankings

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International Arbitration - International Counsel

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton possesses a respected international practice with highly valued capabilities in Latin American arbitration. The practice group is best known for its expertise in multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration concerning disputes in numerous Latin American jurisdictions, including Peru and Mexico. Cleary Gottlieb is also active representing investors in investment treaty arbitration claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Oleoducto de Crudos Pesados in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Ecuador regarding pipeline construction and operation agreements.

Strengths

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's arbitration team is highly creative and consistently thinks outside the box. The team is frequently engaged in matters that may appear to be uphill battles for its clients, yet it consistently delivers the best possible outcomes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Ari D MacKinnon
    Band 5Ari D MacKinnon

    Ari D MacKinnon

    Ari MacKinnon has a strong practice advising on notable commercial arbitration matters. He has a particular focus on corruption issues across Latin America, including in Peru.
    • Ari MacKinnon is superb, speaks perfect Spanish and understands Latin American culture as well as the contractual, legal and political issues that matter to us. He works exceptionally well as part of a team and is easy to work with.

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