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Hogan Lovells

International Arbitration: The Elite

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Hogan Lovells

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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Hogan Lovells offers substantial experience in representing clients across the globe in both investment treaty and commercial arbitration hearings, with strengths in areas including energy, finance, automotive and telecommunications disputes. The team demonstrates strengths in proceedings conducted under the major institutional rules and in ad hoc hearings and leverages its wide network of dispute resolution practitioners to provide an integrated service to clients, with particular strengths in matters across Latin America and the Middle East.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Espiritu Santo Holdings in an ICSID claim brought against Mexico under NAFTA, alleging the expropriation of the company's concession to implement a tax-hailing application and digital taximeter in Mexico City.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells attorneys are excellent at advocacy and in developing creative solutions. Their arguments, brief writing, preparation of witnesses, and examination skills exceed the ability most of their peers.

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  • The firm has exceptional talent, attention to detail and the ability to dig into technical aspects of cases. I've always found Hogan Lovells to be amazingly talented lawyers who are over all details.

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  • The department distinguishes itself through a combination of deep technical expertise and exceptional client engagement. The team is highly knowledgeable, strategic and resourceful, consistently going beyond what is strictly required to advance the client’s position.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Oliver J Armas
    Oliver J Armas

    Oliver J Armas

    Oliver Armas centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, with experience acting for clients from a range of industries. He is held in particularly high esteem in disputes involving Latin American parties.

    • Oliver is thorough and very skilled in breaking down complex issues.

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  • Richard C Lorenzo
    Richard C Lorenzo

    Richard C Lorenzo

    Richard Lorenzo advises clients on both commercial and investment treaty disputes, with notable expertise in Latin America-related matters.

    • His presentations are impeccable every time. He provides attention to detail and is smart, eloquent and clear.

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    • He has become not only a corporate adviser but also someone helping us make very important decisions in crucial matters.

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    • He's an outstanding strategic leader with deep expertise in investor-state arbitration. He provides clear direction, sound judgment and strong commercial awareness, particularly in high stakes and sensitive phases of the dispute.

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  • Daniel E González
    Daniel E González

    Daniel E González

    Daniel González's practice spans both commercial and investment treaty disputes, and draws on wider litigation capabilities.

    • Dan has been around the community for a long time, and he's very well informed about who the best arbitrators for each case are.

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  • Sam Zimmerman
    Sam Zimmerman

    Sam Zimmerman

    Sam Zimmerman has a growing reputation advising companies involved in commercial arbitrations.

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