International Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
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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.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise & Plimpton represented Freeport-McMoRan and its affiliate, Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, in an ICSID arbitration against the Government of Peru, regarding the assessment of royalties, taxes, penalties and interest against Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde in breach of a stability agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
"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."
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."
Partner Ina Popova displays solid expertise in the dispute resolution area, advising financial institutions on international investor-state arbitrations.
"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."
Up-and-coming partner Laura Sinisterra sits on the board of the ALARB, and is recognised for her focus on international investment and commercial arbitration matters across Latin America.
"Laura Sinisterra has outstanding advocacy skills and is capable of developing very strong arguments and making extremely powerful presentations before arbitral tribunals."
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