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‘Fantastic expertise in terms of both engineering, cross border issues, international arbitration. Their expertise in subject matter and arbitration meant that they foresaw issues and handled them well from a strategic and practical perspective. Partners are readily accessible and engaged and they are supported by a team of fantastic associates. It really is a team approach and that makes a huge difference in the level of service. Junior and female associates are given opportunities to shine.’
‘Daniel Gonzalez, Richard Lorenzo and Sam Zimmerman were the partners involved in the day to day running of a large international arbitration. All three are standouts in their profession and also a pleasure to deal with. Support from Catherine Bratic, Alina Fernandez-Portela, Juliana de Valdenebro Garrido who were all exceptional. Bilingual skills were an absolute must have and, beyond that, they handled cross borders very well.'
Key clients
- Espiritu Santo Holdings
- Government of Colombia
Work highlights
- Represented Espiritu Santo Holdings in a high-value ICSID claim against the United Mexican States (Mexico) for violation of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after the Mexican Government indirectly expropriated the client’s concession to implement a taxi-hailing app and digital taximeter in the City of Mexico.
- Represented the Government of Colombia in an investment arbitration initiated by Neustar and CO Internet relating to the commercial expansion and administration of the country’s top-level domain for Colombia, ‘.CO’.
Lawyers
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Juliana de Valdenebro Garrido
Practice head
Oliver Armas