Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle S.C. is a go-to arbitral advisor that specialises in representing states and state-owned companies in high-value investment treaty disputes and commercial arbitration. The group has ample experience acting as opposing counsel to several leading firms in the market and has a strong case success rate for its sovereign clients. The commercial capabilities of the practice are also expanding with representations under IACAC, ICDR and ICSID rulings. The practice has a genuinely international nature, combining a strong domestic presence with Mexico-qualified lawyers based in global offices. Among them is Claudia Frutos-Peterson, who splits her time between Washington, DC and Mexico, and is a key advisor to government and state entities. She supports practice head Eloy Barbará de Parres, whose specialist contentious expertise centres on the energy sector. Younger partners Ricardo Mier y Terán Ruesga (a valued support on investment arbitration), and Javier Jiménez Gutiérrez, a well regarded commercial arbitration specialist) are based solely in Mexico City.
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Testimonials
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- 'The technical quality of the lawyers is unmatched by any other law firm. The client-lawyer relationship is first-class and personalised.'
- 'Javier Jímenez is one of the best arbitration lawyers in Mexico.'
- 'The different members of the team work very cohesively. Each one takes one aspect of the case, but they work in a very coordinated way.'
- 'The team is very dedicated to studying the different aspects of the case in depth.'
- 'A balanced team with senior and junior members, which allows them to be very versatile to accommodate the client's needs.'
- 'Outstanding facility to understand the particularities of the industry and to transform economic, technical and regulatory concepts into strong legal arguments.'
Key clients
- State of Kuwait
- Republic of Cyprus
- Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
- Argentine Republic
- Republic of Ecuador
Work highlights
Represented the State of Kuwait in the first ICSID case brought against the State that included an original claim of $800m, with proceedings ongoing in annulment.
Represented the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in a high-stakes investment arbitration.
Represented the Republic of Cyprus in five investment and commercial arbitrations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Eloy Barbará de Parres
Other key lawyers
Claudia Frutos-Peterson; Ricardo Mier y Terán Ruesga; Javier Jiménez Gutiérrez