Department profile
Paul Hastings LLP

International Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel


Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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International Arbitration - International Counsel

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings houses a well-regarded team of international arbitration practitioners with experience in the Latin American market, notably in mandates arising in Bolivia, Colombia, Panama and Peru. The department is specialised in both commercial and investment disputes, and regularly advises clients from a range of industries, including financial services, aviation and telecommunications.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings represented Zurich Insurance in an UNCITRAL arbitration against the Plurinational State of Bolivia, regarding the nationalisation of the Bolivian pension fund system.

Strengths

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  • The Paul Hastings team is extremely technical and detail-oriented, and the lawyers have an excellent strategic vision. They are very skilled and agile as well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jonathan C. Hamilton
    Band 2Jonathan C. Hamilton

    Jonathan C. Hamilton

    Respected partner Jonathan Hamilton co-heads Paul Hastings' international arbitration practice. He is recognised for his ability to handle major commercial and investor-state mandates across the Latin American region.

    • Jonathan Hamilton knows arbitration inside and out. He's always thinking of all the different angles in a case and is very knowledgeable and extremely capable.

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International Counsel

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