‘A true boutique’ with ’highly sophisticated arbitration management’, Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes, S.C. has complex arbitration capability that complements the firms unparalleled litigation strength to provide a comprehensive dispute resolution practice. With a strong focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors and ample experience in representation against the CFE, the group handles a range of commercial arbitral matters initiated over matters such as payment reimbursements and agreement breaches and terminations. Well-versed in handling high-profile energy projects and insurance claims, Rolando Zarate handles a considerable caseload, while Rodrigo Buj is equally sought after to act as counsel in a variety of arbitrations before the ICC and CAM. The capable duo regularly co-lead matters with notable contentious specialists Carlos Malpica and Horacio Paredes, as well as Juan José Iturbe, who is a member of the prestigious Mediation and Arbitration Commission (CANACO).
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‘Great team with highly sophisticated litigation and arbitration management, a true boutique.’
‘Partners with extensive experience and professionalism like Juan José Iturbe.'
‘This is an area that Malpica is fostering after the judicial reform in Mexico. We have seen them in arbitration, and we believe they will become a strong player in the field. They are outstanding litigators in administrative and regulatory matters, but they are definitely well-versed in arbitration.’
‘Carlos Malpica brings experience to the table.'
‘Excellent attorney-client relationship. The attorneys are open to discussing complex issues and can simplify them for the judges.'
‘The quality that makes them stand out the most is the human quality of each of the members we've worked with. In addition to their warm, personable demeanour, they inspire complete trust. We truly have complete confidence in our institution. We recommend Horacio Paredes and, of course, Carlos Malpica.'
Key clients
- Ethylene XXI Contractors
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Citibank
- Santander
- BBVA
- Banorte
- Grupo Hermes
- Macquarie
- IZZI Televisa
- Walmart
- Engie
- 3M
Work highlights
Initiated an ICC arbitration for David Arelle Seargent against Tesla Energy over payments under a Stock Purchase Agreement and, after receiving a partially favourable award that also ordered reimbursement to Tesla, successfully pursued a partial annulment in Mexican court on grounds of public policy violations and improper tribunal constitution—an outcome now under review by the Mexican Supreme Court in a precedent-setting amparo proceeding.
Defended Eólica Tres Mesas 1 y 2 in an arbitration initiated by Abengoa over alleged contractual breaches, filing a counterclaim for non-performance that led to a favourable ruling for Eólica Tres Mesas 1 y 2, and subsequently secured an auto de exequendo from a Federal Court in Mexico City—setting a key judicial precedent in Mexico for the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Obtained a favourable ICC arbitration award for AES Mérida III against Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), and initiated recognition and enforcement proceedings before the Federal Courts, while CFE simultaneously sought annulment of the award; both proceedings remain pending, alongside a separate challenge by CFE to the Federal Court’s revocation of interim measures previously granted during the arbitration.
Lawyers
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Rolando Zarate
Practice head
Rolando Zarate; Rodrigo Buj
Other key lawyers
Carlos Malpica; Horacio Paredes; Juan José Iturbe; Maria Jose Jimenez; Alejandro Agredano; Flora Alvarez; Rodrigo Gonzalez