Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP has demonstrated a deep commitment to Latin America-related arbitration over the years with a substantial team spread across its Houston, New York and London offices. The firm has handled arbitration matters involving the majority of Latin American nations. Its outstanding reputation in the energy sector (including oil and gas) has enabled the international arbitration team to act for major clients in a series of investment and commercial arbitrations connected to Mexico’s recent energy reforms. In the infrastructure space, the firm continues to act for the Panama Canal Authority in construction disputes (valued in the region of $5bn) related to the Panama Canal expansion project. Camilo Cardozo is head of international disputes for the Americas and has a major focus on Latin America-related commercial arbitrations, particularly construction and infrastructure cases. Jose Sanchez has a fast-growing reputation in the market, particularly in infrastructure, energy, and post-acquisition disputes. Houston based Latin America expert Peter Danysh was promoted to partner in January 2024 and is a key team member on many of the firm’s primary cases involving the region. London’s Nick Henchie is leading the firm’s representation of the Panama Canal Authority in the Panama Canal expansion project dispute. Fellow London partner Louise Woods is noted for upstream oil-and-gas disputes across Latin America. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.