International Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 2
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White & Case benefits from a dynamic global team with extensive experience acting on sophisticated arbitration matters throughout Latin America. The international arbitration practice group regularly counsels a selection of blue-chip corporations involved in high-profile investor-state arbitration, as well as commercial cases over contractual disputes, construction matters and post-M&A claims. The firm additionally boasts experience in state representation cases, advising on investment treaty disputes.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Próspera and its affiliates in an investor-state arbitration after the Honduran government's abolition of the law that allowed the creation of ZEDEs in the country.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case bring a lot of experience to the table in complex cases. They listen to the client because they're customer-oriented, and their deep bench is highly qualified to handle big matters."
"White & Case bring a lot of experience to the table in complex cases. They listen to the client because they're customer-oriented, and their deep bench is highly qualified to handle big matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mexico City-based partner Rafael Llano benefits from his remarkable experience representing corporations in investor-state and commercial disputes across the Latin American region, notably in Mexico and jurisdictions throughout Central America.
"Rafael Llano is an excellent lawyer. He is very strategic, and excellent in cross-examination."
Silvia Marchili benefits from her valued experience handling investor-state disputes. She has served as counsel in several international arbitration proceedings relating to Argentina, Ecuador and Colombia.
"Silvia Marchili has a great reputation and is very appreciated in the Latin American international arbitration market."