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Cuatrecasas

International Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel


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Our International Arbitration group comprises over 40 lawyers fluent in several languages with specialized training and extensive experience in international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration.

 

Our team comprises lawyers from different nationalities fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, English and French. They have represented clients from Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia in arbitration proceedings subject to different national laws in venues such as Beijing, Bogotá, Geneva, Lima, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Paris, São Paulo, Santiago, Shanghai, Stockholm and Washington.

 

In addition to our extensive experience in Europe, our practice is particularly strong and acknowledged in Latin America. Our offices in Bogotá, Mexico City and Santiago are strategic hubs for developing our practice in the region, as well as in other Latin American countries, where we have handled several arbitrations, such as in Argentina, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panamá, and Venezuela.

 

Our Arbitration Practice is acknowledged as a leader in the main legal directories and rankings. Global Arbitration Review (GAR) includes our firm year after year in the ranking of 100 best law firms in the world and, in 2012, it listed us in its GAR30 ranking.

Industries (5)

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure

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International Arbitration - International Counsel

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is recognised for its extensive international arbitration practice. The legal division represents notable companies across a range of dispute resolution matters, including both commercial and investment arbitrations. The law firm can boast a strategic presence in various Latin American countries, allowing its local counsels to assist with the resolution of disputes across other jurisdictions in the region.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas represented Concesionaria Angostura Siguas in an ICSID arbitration proceeding against the Republic of Peru regarding a breach to the Majes-Siguas II Hydraulic project concession contract.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas has specialised lawyers with international experience who, with rigour and analytical skills, produce multidisciplinary work and an integrated understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cristián Conejero
    Band 1Cristián Conejero

    Cristián Conejero

    Cristián Conejero has long-standing experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator on various Latin American disputes. He is knowledgeable of commercial arbitration matters, benefiting from his time as counsel of the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Paris.

    • Cristián Conejero Roos is very professional and knows a lot about arbitration matters. His technical expertise and availability are striking.

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  • Up and ComingJuan Manuel Rey
    Up and ComingJuan Manuel Rey

    Juan Manuel Rey

    Up-and-coming practitioner Juan Manuel Rey boasts a dynamic practice acting as counsel to multinational companies on their arbitration mandates across Latin American jurisdictions. He has strong involvement in construction disputes.

    • Juan Manuel Rey is used to dealing with issues of great complexity and matter value. His experience in construction disputes helps him have a holistic view of clients' needs.

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