International disputes boutique Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, solely based in New York, maintains a strong presence in the Latin American arbitration market. With some strategic, Latam-focused hires in recent years, the team’s capabilities have been boosted due to a bench that boasts multiple Spanish and Portuguese speakers and attorneys who have qualified in relevant jurisdictions. The hire of Caline Mouawad and promotion of Matilde Flores to counsel are exemplary of the firm’s dedication to building its practice. The team is capable of handling disputes in English, Spanish, French and has native Portuguese speakers who can support its Brazil practice. James Hosking, co-founder of the firm, has 25 years of significant focus on Latin America. Aníbal Sabater is renowned for his expertise in Latin American disputes and is particularly experienced in cases involving energy, construction and financial transactions. Gretta Walters and Agustina Alfaro are important members of the team.
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‘Chaffetz Lindsey has proven itself a highly skilled firm in international arbitration. Aníbal Sabater is a highly available professional with in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.’
- 'The team is very experienced and super familiar with international arbitration, absolutely top notch.'
- 'The firm has a team that is highly specialised in complex disputes. The partners truly work as a team to provide clients with the best strategy and execution. They can work in both continental and Anglo-Saxon systems, in English or Spanish, and have particular expertise in the Latin American market.'
- 'Matilde Flores is talented and focused on providing the best client service.'
Key clients
- The AES Corporation
- APM Terminals Callao
- Clorox Spain
- Enel
- Eskenazi family
- Grañá y Montero
- QGI Oil & Gas
- SPI Energy
- Stoneway Capital
- Sinohydro Costa Rica, Omega Construcciones, Desarrollos y Construcciones Urbanas and CAABSA Infraestructura
- Webuild
Work highlights
Represent The AES Corporation in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina arising out of interventions in the electricity generation market in breach of the US-Argentina BIT.
Represents APM Terminals in an ICSID dispute against the Government of Peru relating to Peru’s breaches of the concession agreement for the construction and operation of one of the largest container ports in South America (the Callao Terminal near Lima).
Acted for firm-established client in a $220m+ ICC arbitration concerning the construction and operation of 4 solar plants in Mexico.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Matilde Flores
Practice head
James Hosking
Other key lawyers
Aníbal Sabatar; Caline Mouawad; Gretta Walters; Matilde Flores; Agustina Alfaro