Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle S.C.'s arbitration practice advises clients on domestic and international commercial disputes, and is particularly active in proceedings before the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL and IACAC. The team's work spans a broad range of commercial and corporate arbitrations, including breach of contract disputes, recovery claims, environmental indemnities, supply agreements and infrastructure-related matters. Practice head Eloy Barbará de Parres possesses considerable experience in distribution disputes and energy sector matters, including electricity generation and hydrocarbons. Claudia Frutos-Peterson is particularly active in investor-state arbitrations and multijurisdictional disputes before institutions such as the SIAC and ICC. Ricardo Mier y Terán Ruesga and Javier Jiménez Gutiérrez are noted for their work on shareholder, corporate and oil and gas disputes, as well as enforcement proceedings. Dori Yoldi focuses on investment disputes and recovery claims.
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Key clients
- Dominican Republic
- Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, PDVSA
- Argentine Republic
- Municipality of Lima
- Municipality of Bogota
- State of Kuwait
- Republic of Cyprus
Work highlights
Represented the Dominican Republic in a case concerning serious environmental issues relating to Santo Domingo area’s first waste management facility.
Represented Venezuela in an investment arbitration.
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.
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; Dori Yoldi