White & Case S.C. has a longstanding presence in the international arbitration market, acting for clients in sectors including telecoms, transport, energy and electricity. The team regularly handles supply, distribution, breach of contract, enforcement, shareholder and investor disputes in both domestic and cross-border settings. Practice head Rafael Llano brings more than 20 years' experience in commercial and corporate arbitration, and regularly represents multinational clients in proceedings before institutions including the ICC, LCIA and ICSID. Carlos Véjar is a key member of the team and is particularly active in international investment and trade disputes, as well as recovery and investor-state matters. Sabina Hidalgo Peralta is a notable mid-level associate.
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- What makes this practice unique is its extraordinary strategic vision and technical mastery in highly complex arbitration proceedings. For in-house counsel, this team's greatest strength is their ability to design robust strategies by realistically assessing risks, costs, and potential award scenarios. They stand out for their meticulousness in case preparation, evidence structuring, and exceptional argumentative skills before arbitral tribunals. We have noticed a commendable effort to build diverse teams, which translates into richer and more creative perspectives when structuring a defense or a claim, positioning them very favorably against traditional market practices.
- They differentiate themselves from competitors by not only mastering substantive and procedural law but also making a genuine effort to immerse themselves in the most technical and operational aspects of our industry, allowing them to defend the case with unmatched technical conviction. Their best qualities are their analytical rigor, attention to procedural detail, and resilience throughout lengthy and demanding proceedings. I would particularly like to highlight the brilliant leadership of Rafael Llano, whose experience and strategic acumen give us complete confidence, who drafts impeccable memorials, knows every aspect of the file perfectly, and is fundamental to the day-to-day management of the case.
- Excellent customer service and availability.
- Highly competent and knowledgeable partners and lawyers.
Key clients
- Air Liquide
- AXA
- Brookfield Corporation
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
- Grupo Energía Bogotá
- Rutas de Lima (en liquidación) (multiple matters)
- Telefónica (multiple arbitrations)
- Zurich
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rafael Llano
Other key lawyers
Carlos Véjar; Sabina Hidalgo Peralta