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King & Spalding LLP

International Arbitration

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King & Spalding LLP

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International Arbitration - International Counsel

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding enjoys a premier practice boasting a deep bench of talented international arbitration experts experienced in handling cases involving an array of key Latin American jurisdictions. The legal division offers top-tier advice to leading multinational corporations engaging in commercial arbitration cases resulting from post-M&A issues, construction claims and general contractual disputes. King & Spalding also excels at representing corporate clients in high-stakes investment treaty arbitration cases.
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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Refinería de Cartagena in an ICC arbitration against CB&I over the construction of an oil refinery in Colombia.

Strengths

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  • The King & Spalding team displays outside-the-box thinking and adjusts to the client's needs and circumstances.

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  • We have developed a very good relationship with King & Spalding as the work they produce is good and effective. The lawyers respond quickly and give us a very good service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Henry Guy Burnett
    Henry Guy Burnett

    Henry Guy Burnett

    Henry Guy Burnett benefits from his solid experience in the Latin American international arbitration arena. He assists clients with both commercial and investor-state mandates.

    • Henry Guy Burnett is a great lawyer whom I like a lot. He is a fierce and talented arbitration practitioner.

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  • Roberto J Aguirre Luzi
    Roberto J Aguirre Luzi

    Roberto J Aguirre Luzi

    Roberto Aguirre Luzi remains a popular choice among corporate clients engaging in commercial and investor-state arbitration matters. He is well versed in cross-border Latin American disputes, offering particular insight into cases involving Argentina and Peru.

    • Roberto Aguirre Luzi is very understanding and good at handling clients.

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  • Craig Miles
    Craig Miles

    Craig Miles

    Craig Miles has a solid practice advising clients on international arbitration disputes relating to the energy and natural resources sector in Latin America. His practice is focused primarily on the representation of investors in investment treaty arbitration, with additional expertise in commercial disputes.

    • Craig Miles' technical skills in the international arbitration arena are very strong.

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