Sidley Austin LLP represents Latin American clients in both commercial and investor-state arbitration across a wide range of industries, including construction, energy and mining. New York-based Simon Navarro, fluent in both English and Spanish, has become the firm’s point of contact for Latin American arbitrations and is currently counselling clients in disputes arising out of Mexico, Honduras, Colombia and Peru, among others. Tai-Heng Cheng, based in Singapore, leads the firm’s international arbitration practice and has handled proceedings in Latin American jurisdictions such as Chile and Brazil. New York-based Martin Jackson, also fluent in Spanish, has become a useful resource for Latin American clients in US matters, with particular experience in bet-the-company arbitration cases.
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‘Compared to other firms, they're very dynamic.'
‘Simón Navarro is a very efficient, dynamic person who is very attentive to his clients. He demonstrates a deep understanding of his subject matter.'
Key clients
- Infrared Capital Partners
- Risen Energy
Work highlights
Representing InfraRed Capital Partners in an investor-state arbitration against Colombia, under the UK-Colombia Treaty and the Spain-Colombia Treaty in connection with a toll-road concession in Colombia.
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Practice head
Tai-Heng Cheng; Simon Navarro
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Martin Jackson