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International Arbitration - International Counsel
What the Team is Known For
Dechamps International Law houses a dynamic team of experts in international arbitration who handle significant mandates arising out of Latin America. The legal team frequently represents sovereigns, multinational companies and private individuals in investment treaty and commercial arbitration proceedings across the region. The law firm's raft of clients is constituted by clients from the life sciences, aviation and energy and natural resources ambits.
Strengths
The Dechamps International Law team gives clear advice and proposes legal strategies efficiently. They are knowledgeable about international arbitration procedures.
Work Highlights
Dechamps International Law represented Latin American Regional Aviation Holding in an ICSID arbitration against the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, in relation to the effect of government measures on the client's investment in Pluna Líneas Aéreas Uruguayas.
Notable practitioners
Jean Paul Dechamps actively counsels investors in arbitration proceedings brought against companies and sovereign states throughout Latin America.
Jean Paul Dechamps has a great understanding of international law. He is very astute and boasts business acumen.
Partner Gustavo Topalian attracts recognition from the market for his expertise in the international arbitration space. He is particularly active in cases relating to Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.
Gustavo Topalian is very strategic and great at handling complex cases.