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International Arbitration - International Counsel
What the Team is Known For
Linklaters fields an active international arbitration team that is noted for its presence in the Latin American market. The department boasts noteworthy activity in investment and commercial arbitration mandates, spanning across various jurisdictions in Latin America, including Ecuador, Chile and Peru. The law firm counts with companies from the banking and finance and energy and natural resources sectors in its client roster, as well as sovereigns.
Strengths
Linklaters has a capable legal team that can face complex arbitration cases because of its strategic tactics. The legal team demonstrates a high level of customer service.
Work Highlights
Linklaters represented the Dominican Republic in an ICSID arbitration against Sargeant Petroleum concerning an alleged breach of contract related to the supply, storage and handling of AC-30 asphalt cement.
Notable practitioners
Christian Albanesi enjoys a solid practice advising corporate clients, state-owned companies and sovereigns on complex international arbitration cases. He is particularly active in matters in Peru, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, and also boasts activity as an arbitrator in the region.
Christian Albanesi is an expert with great professionalism and technical skills. He anticipates possible contingencies very well and is a strategic planner.