International Arbitration | Latin America

Freshfields possesses an outstanding team offering profound insight into the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional arbitration disputes arising in Latin America. The international arbitration team is the first port of call for top-level corporate investors from a range of industry sectors engaging in highly complex investment treaty arbitration cases, especially those concerning Bolivia, Colombia and Venezuela. The top-tier law firm also boasts additional expertise in state representation, as well as commercial arbitration cases originating from post-M&A disputes.

Hogan Lovells benefits from a strong team of practitioners experienced in Latin American arbitration mandates. The practice group acts for an array of prominent companies in complex commercial arbitration matters, in addition to representing investors in investment treaty cases. The legal department is active throughout a wide range of Latin American countries, which include Mexico and Chile.

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.

Latham & Watkins possesses a respected disputes practice with a consistent track record of advising on Latin American arbitration mandates, particularly those involving Colombia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The legal department offers long-standing experience representing prestigious corporations as claimants in investment arbitration disputes against sovereigns. The international arbitration practice group boasts significant expertise assisting private and state-owned companies with a wide range of commercial claims.

Highly respected international arbitration outfit Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts an impressive track record of advising on matters throughout Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico. The law office remains a popular choice for regional and international investors involved in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitration cases in the region. The international arbitration practice group enjoys notable activity in the oil and gas sector.

Three Crowns benefits from a well-regarded international arbitration practice group with recognised Latin American expertise. The firm remains highly active, representing major players from the energy sector, in particular in investor-state disputes, with a growing presence in the commercial arbitration arena. The practice's expertise spans several jurisdictions, including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton possesses a respected international practice with highly valued capabilities in Latin American arbitration. The practice group is best known for its expertise in multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration concerning disputes in numerous Latin American jurisdictions, including Peru and Mexico. Cleary Gottlieb is also active representing investors in investment treaty arbitration claims.

Clifford Chance benefits from a talented disputes practice which is experienced in handling matters across Latin America, with a focus on the Peruvian market. The international arbitration group leverages its knowledge of energy and infrastructure to represent multinational corporate clients in both commercial and investor-state arbitration cases.

Covington & Burling possesses an admired dispute resolution group skilled at handling multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration. The legal team acts for an impressive portfolio of corporate clients, especially those hailing from the energy and natural resources and construction sectors. Covington & Burling advises clients on both investor-state and commercial arbitration disputes.

Cuatrecasas is recognised for its extensive international arbitration practice. The legal division represents notable companies across a range of dispute resolution matters, including both commercial and investment arbitrations. The law firm can boast a strategic presence in various Latin American countries, allowing its local counsels to assist with the resolution of disputes across other jurisdictions in the region.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is recognised for its prowess in the international arbitration arena. The legal team is renowned for its skill in representing governments and state-owned entities in crucial commercial and investment treaty disputes across Latin America. The international arbitration practice group boasts an impressive track record acting for various states in the region, notably Colombia, Panama and Venezuela.

DLA Piper possesses a key international arbitration department that is respected for its prowess in Latin American disputes. It routinely advises companies from the energy and natural resources, infrastructure and agribusiness on their commercial and investor-state arbitration proceedings throughout the region. The international arbitration team benefits from the expertise of the firm's local counsel presence in Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Peru.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer benefits from a reputed international arbitration practice that is noted for its strength in both the commercial and investor-state arenas. The legal team caters to a client portfolio of household names from the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors in disputes before a variety of arbitral panels. The international arbitration practice group is versed in Latin American matters, especially those involving Argentina, Chile and Ecuador.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's international arbitration practice group handles matters involving Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico, among other Latin American countries. The team represents high-level corporate clients in complex commercial and investor-state disputes. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's arbitration practitioners offer distinct expertise in matters pertaining to the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Reed Smith has a noteworthy dispute resolution practice sought after for its Latin American arbitration expertise. The legal team handles complex commercial arbitration, advising clients on claims arising out of construction and financial disputes across Latin America. Reed Smith is also well versed in representing investors in significant investment treaty arbitration mandates.

Vinson & Elkins benefits from a talented disputes practice that earns recognition for its prowess in multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration mandates. The legal team offers significant expertise in commercial arbitration, representing corporate entities in investment treaty arbitrations. Vinson & Elkins is particularly experienced in handling energy and construction disputes.

Baker Botts fields an active team with significant experience acting in international arbitration proceedings across Latin America. The practice group shows proficiency in both commercial and investment disputes, representing sovereigns and state-owned entities as well as multinational conglomerates. The law firm is particularly active in disputes arising out of Central and South America.

Foley Hoag has an established international arbitration practice with long-standing experience acting on Latin American mandates. The legal team is sought after by sovereign states and state-owned entities for its ability to handle complex investment treaty and commercial arbitration. The firm also advises private companies on commercial disputes.

Paul Hastings houses a well-regarded team of international arbitration practitioners with experience in the Latin American market, notably in mandates arising in Bolivia, Colombia, Panama and Peru. The department is specialised in both commercial and investment disputes, and regularly advises clients from a range of industries, including financial services, aviation and telecommunications.

Sidley Austin possesses a recognised international practice group with a strong reputation in the Latin American market. The international arbitration department benefits from marked experience representing sovereigns, state-owned enterprises and investors in investment treaty arbitration cases. Sidley Austin also caters to private companies involved in commercial arbitration claims.

Sullivan & Cromwell has an active presence in the Latin American international arbitration space. The legal team routinely acts for multinational companies from the mining, oil and gas, and telecoms sectors on commercial and investment treaty arbitration across Latin America, most notably in cases related to Chile, Ecuador, Mexico and Panama.

Uría Menéndez boasts market presence in the Latin American international arbitration space. The legal division routinely acts for clients from various industries, including infrastructure, energy and natural resources and banking and finance on investment and commercial arbitration across Latin America. The department is active in disputes arising in jurisdictions such as Colombia, Cuba, Paraguay and Peru.