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International Arbitration - International Counsel

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins possesses a highly regarded disputes practice with a remarkable track record of advising on Latin American arbitration mandates, particularly those involving Colombia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The legal department offers long-standing experience representing prestigious corporations as claimants in investment arbitration disputes against sovereigns. The international arbitration practice group boasts significant expertise assisting private and state-owned companies with a wide range of commercial claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented the Republic of Colombia in an ICSID arbitration brought by Eco Oro Minerals in relation to measures introduced by the government to protect environmentally sensitive páramo ecosystems.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins is specialised in Latin America and has ample expertise in handling commercial and investment disputes. They have deep knowledge and understanding of arbitration in the region.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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Band 1

Fernando Mantilla-Serrano possesses an excellent reputation for his contributions to the market as both counsel and arbitrator. He leverages his remarkable experience in the field to represent both private companies and states in international commerce and investor-state arbitrations in the region, particularly in Colombia.

Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is highly recognised as he is an amazing lawyer in investor-state disputes across Latin America.

Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is definitely a fixture in the Latin American arbitration market.

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Santiago Bejarano
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Santiago Bejarano
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Santiago Bejarano represents multinational corporations in high-value international disputes in Latin America. His practice focuses on international commercial and investment arbitrations.

Santiago Bejarano is a very dedicated lawyer with a deep knowledge of international arbitration issues.

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Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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Santiago Bejarano
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Santiago Bejarano
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Up and Coming
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International Arbitration: Arbitrators
Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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