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What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton maintains its position at the forefront of the commercial and investment treaty arbitration market, acting for a wide range of multinational corporations and sovereign states. The firm offers a deep bench of experienced arbitration counsel, well versed in handling disputes conducted under the auspices of all major institutional rules as well as in those heard in ad hoc settings. The group provides particular expertise in arbitrations involving Latin American parties, as part of a broad global practice.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise represented shareholders in Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, which operates the Cerro Verde mine in the Arequipa region of Peru, in an ICSID arbitration against Peru. The dispute arose from the Government's of Peru assessment of royalties, taxes, penalties and interest.

Strengths

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They are excellent; you go to them when you have a really complex situation. I find them to be solid legally and able to adjust to the needs of the client. I would take them over everybody else.

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We have been incredibly pleased with the service they provide. The team is intellectually rigorous and good both in preparation and hearings. They tick many boxes.

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The Debevoise team is not afraid to get into the weeds of complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Amirfar
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Catherine Amirfar
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Catherine Amirfar's leading practice benefits from her previous work as a former adviser to the US Department of State. She is experienced in handling complex investment treaty arbitrations for both states and investors.

Working with her was an amazing experience, she is one of the best.

Catherine is terrific.

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Mark W Friedman
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Mark W Friedman
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Mark Friedman remains a popular choice for a broad array of investors seeking expert counsel in investment treaty arbitrations. He also offers experience in commercial disputes.

Mark is a great advocate. He is really good at quickly digesting and responding to an argument coming his way.

Mark is my favorite. His advice is really valuable and he can deal with complex situations.

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Dietmar Prager
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Dietmar Prager
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Dietmar Prager's practice spans investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise in disputes concerning Latin America.

Dietmar Prager has a brilliant mind for complex cases. He manages expert witnesses very easily.

Dietmar is one of the brightest minds in commercial arbitration.

Dietmar is a very meticulous and good lawyer.

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Ina C Popova
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Ina C Popova
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Ina Popova receives plaudits for her skilled advocacy. She covers both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with her clients including individuals, corporations and states.

Ina is very clever and has a great presence.

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Natalie Reid
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Natalie Reid
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Natalie Reid has a thriving practice spanning commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Her experience includes matters involving the Caribbean.

Natalie is really impressive.

Natalie is thoughtful and very bright.

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Laura Sinisterra
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Laura Sinisterra
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Laura Sinisterra enjoys a growing profile for her disputes practice, with particular expertise in international arbitration arising in the energy and natural resources sectors.

Laura is impressive and an excellent lawyer. On top of that, she is just a great person.

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Catherine Amirfar
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Catherine Amirfar
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Mark W Friedman
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Mark W Friedman
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Dietmar Prager
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Dietmar Prager
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Ina C Popova
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Ina C Popova
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Natalie Reid
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Natalie Reid
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Laura Sinisterra
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Laura Sinisterra
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