The arbitration practice at Holland & Knight is composed of lawyers that are ‘very thorough in their case investigations and dig deep into every last detail’. Routinely engaged in both domestic and international disputes, the group is particularly active in proceedings before the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, while it also brings experience in handling cases under ICC and ICSID rules, among others. Seasoned litigator José Gutiérrez frequently advises on CCB cases and co-heads the department together with energy expert Jose Vicente Zapata and public law partner Juan Casallas. Also noted is senior counsel Lorena Martínez, who sits in the dispute resolution and real estate teams.
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‘The Holland & Knight practice truly works as a team. Whenever a meeting is held to discuss a particular issue, the entire team attends, unlike other firms where only a few lawyers attend. Lawyers are very thorough in their case investigations and dig deep into every last detail.’
‘The team's greatest strength is that lawyers know how to listen and ask the right questions to understand the issues. José Gutiérrez always answers calls and is there for the client at any time.’
Key clients
- <p>Los Tres Elefantes</p>
- <p>Big Solutions Group</p>
- <p>Consorcio Express</p>
- <p>Supertiendas Olímpica</p>
- <p>Derivados Lácteos QBCO</p>
- <p>Sistema Integrado de Transporte – SI99</p>
Work highlights
Represented Los Tres Elefantes in a trust-related arbitral dispute.
Represented Los Tres Elefantes before an arbitration tribunal in a dispute against a software company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
José Gutiérrez; José Vicente Zapata; Juan Casallas