International Arbitration - International Counsel
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Prestigious international arbitration practice Wordstone Dispute Resolution has prowess in handling complex and high-value Latin American disputes. The international arbitration practice group is a popular choice among Latin American sovereigns, as well as investors, engaging in high-profile investor-state arbitration throughout the region. The legal department's clients further benefit from its expert advice on handling commercial cases before the ICC, leveraging its experience to assist both state-owned and private companies with major contractual disputes.
Strengths
Wordstone Dispute Resolution is characterised by its analytical skills and the personalisation of its service. Their legal knowledge makes them a unique team in the industry.
Work Highlights
Wordstone Dispute Resolution represented the Republic of Colombia in an investment arbitration against Glencore International, Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Nuevo and Prodeco related to the construction and maintenance of a port facility.
Notable practitioners
Reputed partner Eduardo Silva Romero continues to be considered an authority in the international arbitration market, earning high praise from clients and peers for his remarkable track record serving as both counsel and arbitrator in some of the most significant disputes in Latin America.
Eduardo Silva Romero has vast knowledge and experience in the arbitration realm. He comes up with the most suitable strategies.
Eduardo Silva Romero's leadership and influence are persuasive. He has an uncanny knack for cutting through the clutter of issues and ideas and getting to the heart of the matter.
José-Manuel García Represa regularly acts for sovereigns and private investors in investor-state cases across Latin America. He garners strong commendation from clients and peers alike for his expertise in handling international arbitration.
José Manuel García Represa is an excellent lawyer with a great ability to form a very holistic approach to arbitration cases.
Up-and-coming partner Catalina Echeverri Gallego benefits from her experience in handling investor-state arbitration cases involving Colombia, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.
Catalina Echeverri Gallego always maintains communication with the client. She is attentive and provides quick responses.
