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Provided by Kate Brown de Vejar
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations; International Arbitration
Kate Brown de Vejar focuses her practice on international commercial and investment arbitration. She has represented private corporations, sovereign states, and state-owned entities in connection with international arbitrations under the leading institutional and ad hoc arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, the LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL, the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, and the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association.
Widely recognized for her experience handling complex, high-profile disputes in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, including disputes in the mining industry, and arising in connection with industrial facilities, such as steel mills, cement and methanol plants. In November 2023 Kate was chosen as the next Senior Vice Chair of the International Bar Association's Arbitration Committee, a position which will see her take the helm of the committee in 2026. She is a Member of the LCIA Court and in 2023 she was appointed President of the LCIA's Latin American Users' Forum. In April 2024, she was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration.
Member of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Court and President of the LCIA’s Latin American Users' Forum
Senior Vice Chair of the IBA’s Arbitration Committee
Co-Chair of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) ’s Working Group on Arbitrator Liability
President of ANZMEX (the Australia, New Zealand, Mexico Business Council)
Co-Chair of the Remote Online Advocacy Program (ROAP) for North America
Law 360 Editor for International Arbitration (appointed in 2022)
"Doing Business in Mexico: Chambers Guide 2023" July, 2023
"Doing Business in Mexico: Chambers Guide 2022" August, 2022
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Kate Brown de Vejar is based in Mexico City and comes highly recommended for her prowess in commercial and investor-state arbitration proceedings across the Latin American region, particularly in Mexico and Peru.
Provided by Chambers
Kate Brown de Vejar's professional level, as well as serviceability and personal qualities, are outstanding. She is always available and has a high level of expertise.
Kate Brown de Vejar's professional level, as well as serviceability and personal qualities, are outstanding. She is always available and has a high level of expertise.