Foley Hoag LLP

Foley Hoag LLP is well-regarded for its consistent representation of Latin American sovereigns in complex and significant investment arbitrations and state-to-state disputes. The team, whose client list includes Chile, Uruguay and Peru, represents clients in various economic sectors, including oil and gas, energy, construction and infrastructure. The team boasts a diverse bench of lawyers, with more than half fluent in Spanish or Portuguese, alongside specialists trained across multiple Latin American jurisdictions. Kenneth Figueroa chairs the practice and focuses on investor-state and construction arbitrations. In 2024, he led teams representing Honduras in six international arbitrations and was supported by associate Andrés Esteban. Tafadzwa Pasipanodya, despite predominantly focusing on African clients, has assisted Uruguay, El Salvador and Venezuela in arbitration claims relating to the mining sector. Ofilio Mayorga co-leads a team that represents the Dominican Republic and Peru in various arbitrations. Gisela Paris has recently been promoted to the partnership and is an important member of the team. All named individuals are based in Washington DC.