International Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 4
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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is recognised for its prowess in the international arbitration arena. The legal team is renowned for its skill in representing governments and state-owned entities in crucial commercial and investment treaty disputes across Latin America. The international arbitration practice group boasts an impressive track record acting for various states in the region, notably Colombia, Panama and Venezuela.
Work Highlights
- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle represented the Government of Venezuela in an investment arbitration mandate against ConocoPhillips Petrozuata, which claimed damages of over USD30 billion in total.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle are strong and fierce lawyers when representing states, as they have a well-developed specialisation in that side of the arbitration arena."
"Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle are strong and fierce lawyers when representing states, as they have a well-developed specialisation in that side of the arbitration arena."
Notable Practitioners
George Kahale benefits from his vast experience handling complex Latin American international arbitration. He has a solid track record of representing governments in major investment treaty disputes.
"George Kahale is an effective lawyer in the Latin American international arbitration domain."
Claudia Frutos-Peterson enjoys strong market recognition for her leading role in advising states in complex ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration involving Argentina, Colombia and Panama.
"Claudia Frutos-Peterson does investor-state arbitration and she is excellent at it; she benefits from her experience working at the ICSID, so she knows a lot about the system."