International Arbitration - International Counsel
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Uría Menéndez boasts market presence in the Latin American international arbitration space. The legal division routinely acts for clients from various industries, including infrastructure, energy and natural resources and banking and finance on investment and commercial arbitration across Latin America. The department is active in disputes arising in jurisdictions such as Colombia, Cuba, Paraguay and Peru.
Strengths
Uría Menéndez is a team with extensive knowledge of international arbitration and is very easy to work with. The team integrates seamlessly and operates as a cohesive unit.
Work Highlights
Uría Menéndez represented Telefónica in a USD1.4 billion investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Peru regarding tax measures affecting its telecommunications investment through a local subsidiary.
Notable practitioners
Gabriel Bottini exhibits a strong handling of Latin American international arbitration disputes. He attracts particular commendation for his practice in investment treaty-related proceedings, and is also active as an arbitrator.
Gabriel Bottini is someone to watch at Uría Menéndez. He is highly active in investor-side work and stands out for the quality of his practice.
Madrid-based partner Álvaro López de Argumedo receives endorsement from both clients and peers for his expertise in handling international arbitration cases in Latin America.
It is always a pleasure to work with Álvaro López de Argumedo, both for his technical skills and availability as well as for his friendly manner.
