Arbitration is the cornerstone of the dispute resolution practice at ECIJA INTEGRUM, which draws on the wider firm’s international presence to handle proceedings involving jurisdictions throughout Central America and the Caribbean, with particularly strong expertise in the energy and construction sectors. On the litigation front, the team is also well equipped to take on civil, administrative, commercial and family law disputes. Oil and gas sector expert Marcos Palma and the ‘bold, insightful, approachable and committed’ Edson López, who serves as director of arbitration in the region, lead the practice. Senior associate Andrea Miranda and associate María del Pilar Penagos focus on litigation, while associates and arbitration specialists Emanuel Retana, Jesús Buchhalter and Giuseppe Mazzocca provide support from France, Sweden and Venezuela, respectively.
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- ‘Edson López is a lawyer with exceptional emotional intelligence. One of his most notable qualities is his ability to perceive and grasp what isn't read or spoken, and because of this, he manages to overwhelm his opponent.'
- ‘They stand out for their experience and response times. They respond to any issue within the deadline (or before). The lawyers are professional, ethical, provide excellent service, collaborate effectively, and are available 24/7. I would say it's a unique firm.’
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Marcos Palma; Edson López