Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP has experienced a year of growth after a spree of hires from A&O Shearman in 2024, which has boosted its Latin America arbitration capabilities. Supporting the pre-existing practice head Diego Durán de la Vega, Gaela Gehring Flores joined the team as arbitration co-chair alongside two associates, Brian Vaca and Michael Rodríguez Martínez. Leveraging over 25 years of experience, Gehring Flores has been notably active in representing sovereigns, including Peru and Panama, across a variety of sectors, such as energy and mining. Durán de la Vega focuses on international commercial disputes, with experience in renewable energy, oil and engineering and construction.