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International Arbitration - International Counsel

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented Air Liquide in an investment treaty arbitration arising from the expropriation of a hydrogen plant in Mexico. The matter was valued at approximately USD110 million.

Strengths

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  • White & Case has specialised knowledge of arbitration, a strong understanding of the mechanics of investor-state disputes and extensive knowledge of the subject matter in dispute. The team demonstrates a strong ability to systematise and present complex issues before an arbitral tribunal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rafael Llano
    Rafael Llano

    Rafael Llano

    Mexico City-based significant 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 a very proactive, incisive and creative lawyer. His focus on pragmatic solutions that make economic and business sense is a real strength.

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  • Ank Santens
    Ank Santens

    Ank Santens

    New York City-based partner Ank Santens has proven experience in investor-state arbitration. Her solid regional expertise covers multiple Latin American jurisdictions, including Chile, Panama and Peru.

    • I have never worked with someone as smart, agile and pleasant as Ank Santens.

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  • Silvia Marchili
    Silvia Marchili

    Silvia Marchili

    Silvia Marchili benefits from her valued experience handling investor-state disputes. Her deep capabilities in handling international arbitration proceedings are praised by both clients and market commentators. She has served as counsel in several international arbitration proceedings relating to Argentina, Ecuador and Colombia.

    • From the outset, Silvia Marchili outlines a strategy that allows us to play our cards perfectly, assembles the right team of lawyers and executes on it. I would go to her again without hesitation.

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  • Estefanía San Juan
    Estefanía San Juan

    Estefanía San Juan

    Up-and-coming Miami-based partner Estefanía San Juan showcases solid expertise in ICSID arbitration, representing clients across the energy, mining and telecommunications industries. She has proven expertise in Honduras, as well as other Latin American jurisdictions.

    • Estefanía San Juan is great to work with in international arbitration. Her level of client service is very strong.

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