Global
Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel
Fernando Mantilla-Serrano possesses an excellent reputation for his contributions to the market as both counsel and arbitrator. He leverages his remarkable experience in the field to represent both private companies and states in international commerce and investor-state arbitrations in the region, particularly in Colombia. "Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is one of the best arbitration practitioners. I really enjoyed working with him," highlights an impressed client. Praising his capabilities in the international arbitration domain, another respondent declares: "He knows how to approach certain issues when rules are unclear, and this brings value to the client."
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Latin America - International Counsel
Fernando Mantilla-Serrano possesses an excellent reputation for his contributions to the market as both counsel and arbitrator. He leverages his remarkable experience in the field to represent both private companies and states in international commerce and investor-state arbitrations in the region, particularly in Colombia. "Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is one of the best arbitration practitioners. I really enjoyed working with him," highlights an impressed client. Praising his capabilities in the international arbitration domain, another respondent declares: "He knows how to approach certain issues when rules are unclear, and this brings value to the client."
International Arbitration - France
Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins LLP moves to the top tier of the rankings this year and enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.
Strengths
"Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is very bright and sharp and he gives solid advice for clients which he draws from experience. He has also worked at the ICC so he brings insights that are very helpful."
"He has vast experience in dealing with arbitration. You can tell he is someone who is highly respected by peers and able to communicate with confidence even the most complex arguments."
Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders
Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is well regarded by peers and considered an expert on arbitration cases concerning European and Latin American jurisdictions. His practice covers investment-treaty as well as complex commercial disputes.
Strengths
"Fernando Mantilla has all the qualities an arbitration lawyer must have and, additionally, is one of the most experienced practitioners of his generation, with a 360 view of the arbitration practice."
Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide
Widely considered one of the top experts in Latin America-related arbitrations, Fernando Mantilla-Serrano also boasts a strong European practice. He acts for prominent corporates from the technology and healthcare sectors as well as sovereign states on commercial and investor-state disputes.
Strengths
"Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is incredibly smart, commercially savvy and very confident, and always gives straight and clear advice to the client."
"He is able to transmit with confidence even the most complex arguments."
"Fernando Mantilla Serrano is a very skilled lawyer with tremendous arbitration knowledge who is involved in cases and develops good strategies."
"He is very sharp and bright."
"He is brilliant and has very good insight into the mind of arbitrators and the ICC. He is also on point and leads the strategy, especially for the international part of cases."
International Arbitration - France
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins LLP moves to the top tier of the rankings this year and enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.
Strengths
"Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is very bright and sharp and he gives solid advice for clients which he draws from experience. He has also worked at the ICC so he brings insights that are very helpful."
"He has vast experience in dealing with arbitration. You can tell he is someone who is highly respected by peers and able to communicate with confidence even the most complex arguments."
International Arbitration - France
Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins LLP moves to the top tier of the rankings this year and enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.
Strengths
"Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is very bright and sharp and he gives solid advice for clients which he draws from experience. He has also worked at the ICC so he brings insights that are very helpful."
"He has vast experience in dealing with arbitration. You can tell he is someone who is highly respected by peers and able to communicate with confidence even the most complex arguments."
International Arbitration - France
Foreign expert in Colombia Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins LLP moves to the top tier of the rankings this year and enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.
Strengths
"Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is very bright and sharp and he gives solid advice for clients which he draws from experience. He has also worked at the ICC so he brings insights that are very helpful."
"He has vast experience in dealing with arbitration. You can tell he is someone who is highly respected by peers and able to communicate with confidence even the most complex arguments."
Dispute Resolution - Spain
Spain expertise based abroad Paris-based Fernando Mantilla-Serrano is skilled at handling arbitration proceedings and regularly advises on French-Spanish cross-border disputes.