DLA Piper Mexico serves as the regional hub for the firm’s global arbitration practice, which collaborates with its other international offices to tackle high-profile, multijurisdictional disputes. The practice is widely recognised for its international arbitral strength, but additionally continues to build a domestic presence, representing major clients, particularly in the energy and pharmaceutical sectors, under a variety of institutional rules. The practice is led by two prominent arbitration specialists with complementary expertise: Kate Brown de Vejar, who focuses on global commercial and investment arbitration and is qualified in both Australian and New York; and Gabriela Álvarez-Ávila, an investment law expert, with significant experience in mandates involving infrastructure, banking and telecoms. The team is strengthened by of counsels Juan Pablo Moyano, a dual US and Mexico-qualified arbitrator who participates in disputes under a range of institutional rules in the energy and technology sectors; and Ricardo Alarcón, who has experience representing states and multinational companies in investor-state arbitration. Intermediate associate Irene Cuéllar Araiza bolsters the team’s capabilities with her experience in commercial mediation.
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Key clients
- J&F Investimentos
- GoldGroup Resources, Inc.
- UpHealth Holdings, Inc.
- Sistema de Transporte Colectivo de la Ciudad de México
Work highlights
Represented one of the largest companies globally and the owner of a leading Latin American wood products manufacturer in three parallel ICC arbitrations arising from one of the most significant corporate disputes in Brazilian history.
Represented a Canadian investor in an investment dispute against Mexico under NAFTA in relation to a gold mining project.
Represented UpHealth Holdings in an emergency ICC arbitration against its Indian subsidiary Glocal Healthcare Services following a breach of a share purchase agreement.
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Practice head
Kate Brown de Vejar; Gabriela Álvarez Ávila
Other key lawyers
Juan Pablo Moyano; Ricardo Alarcón; Irene Cuellar