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Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton enjoys a prestigious international arbitration practice with an outstanding reputation for handling sophisticated disputes throughout the region, most notably those concerning Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Its international arbitration outfit caters to a host of prestigious financiers and energy, mining and infrastructure companies investing in the region, assisting with a wide range of high-value contentious matters. The legal team is renowned for its singular expertise in both international commercial arbitration matters and investor-state mandates.
Strengths
To me, they are the best arbitration firm. Their team is very impressive and has a clear succession path. The way that they organically grow, as opposed to doing lateral hirings, is admirable.
Debevoise & Plimpton has the most sophisticated team in international arbitration in both the Latin America region and worldwide. All members of the team, from partners to associates, are top quality.
Notable practitioners
Dietmar Prager has a great deal of experience acting on major commercial and investment treaty arbitration cases across Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Dietmar Prager exhibits dedication, expertise in complex international disputes and exceptional client service. He is a brilliant advocate with superb technical knowledge of the law.
Mark Friedman is widely recognised for his activity in cross-border investor-state arbitration cases in countries such as Argentina, Chile and Venezuela.
Mark Friedman is particularly impressive. I like his long-term mindset and he is excellent when designing the strategy that will run across the entire case.
Ina Popova is very impressive because she is a tremendously intelligent and talented lawyer who combines outstanding arbitration skills, a great work ethic and a very nice personality.
Laura Sinisterra has outstanding advocacy skills and is capable of developing very strong arguments and making extremely powerful presentations before arbitral tribunals.