About

Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda

MHR represents clients in high-stakes and complex disputes, frequently involving sophisticated business transactions, multiple parties and contracts, parallel proceedings, and different laws and jurisdictions.

MHR’s team has developed an unparalleled practice in international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration under different arbitration rules and in different seats. It also has vast experience in litigation before local courts, from the first instance to the Supreme Court.

The co-heads of the dispute settlement practice also act as arbitrators. 

Recent work highlights include:

  • The representation of a major U.S. oil company in its defense against the enforcement efforts in Argentina of a USD 8.6 billion Ecuadorian judgment.
  • The representation of the largest Argentine natural gas producer and exporter in a USD 1.4 billion ICC arbitration related to natural gas export and transportation agreements.
  • The representation of the Italian bondholders in an ICSID arbitration against the Argentine Republic.
  • The representation of a large biodiesel fuel producer in an ICC arbitration initiated by a Spanish contractor regarding a construction contract for a biodiesel plant.
  • The representation of El Paso Corporation in an ICSID arbitration against the Argentine Republic. 
  • The representation of two ExxonMobil subsidiaries in an ICSID arbitration against the Argentine Republic.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Argentina
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Martinez de Hoz & Rueda has a solid dispute resolution practice within a well-known regulatory boutique. The team is particularly skilled at advising household names in the oil and gas industry on a range of conflicts, including commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. It regularly acts on arbitral proceedings under ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL rules.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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José Martínez de Hoz Jr
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Band 1

José Martínez de Hoz Jr is widely regarded as an authority in the arbitration field and recognised as one of the most in-demand arbitrators in Argentina.

"José Martínez de Hoz Jr is among the best and most reputable lawyers in Argentina. His career as an arbitrator in international investment matters has skyrocketed."

"José Martínez de Hoz Jr is a very sophisticated lawyer, who is incredibly well regarded and has great commercial awareness."

5
Francisco Amallo
Head of Dispute Resolution
5
Band 5

Dynamic partner and co-head of department Francisco Amallo continues to garner praise from interviewees for his arbitration practice in Argentina.

"Francisco Amallo is an efficient and proactive lawyer who has great knowledge of arbitration matters in Argentina."

Ranked Lawyers at
Martinez de Hoz & Rueda

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Argentina

Dispute Resolution

5
Francisco Amallo
Head of Dispute Resolution
5
Band 5
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

1
José Martínez de Hoz Jr
1
Band 1

Members

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Clients

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Accor

Basketball International Federation

British American Tobacco

British Petroleum

Chevron

El Paso

Enersis

Exxon Mobil

Gramercy

Hisense

JHP

Jinko Solar

Pan American Energy

RGA Reinsurance Group of America

Sinopec

Task Force Argentina

Wintershall

YPF

Industries

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Banking

Construction

Energy

Financial Services

Foreign Investment

Insurance

Mining

Oil & Gas

Sports

Technology

Telecommunications

Transportation