Clients of Garrigues's arbitration team reserve particular praise for its 'commitment to its clients and their extensive experience' in the field of arbitration. The team has notable experience in representing clients from various industries such as the construction, telecoms, waste management and real estate sectors. Involved in both domestic and international arbitrations before the ICC and representing clients in ICSID cases, the practice is jointly led by of counsel Hugo Forno Flórez, who has extensive experience in civil and contractual disputes; and Melissa Nuñez Santti who specialises in arbitration cases in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The key names to note at associate level are principal Javier Jimeno Goicochea, who specialises in civil, commercial and infrastructure disputes; and senior Hugo Forno Odría, who has in-depth experience in commercial arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- 'Legally very well-prepared, they know how to foresee what will happen and advises the client in the right direction'.
- 'It's a team that understands the situation well and provides recommendations/strategy from a business background.'
- 'Melissa Núñez and Hugo Forno Odría form a good team with extensive experience. '
- 'The lawyers of the firm are highly committed to the client and their interests.'
- 'Great analytical skills and sincerity in dealing with queries'.
Key clients
- <p>Luz del Sur</p>
- <p>Kanay</p>
- <p>Consorcio Paz y Vida</p>
- <p>Fondo Mivivienda</p>
- <p>Colca Capital Bidco</p>
- <p>Polysistemas</p>
- <p>Credicorp Capital</p>
- <p>Séché Health Arequipa</p>
- <p>Hitachi Rail Sts</p>
- <p>Corfid</p>
- <p>Republic of Peru</p>
- <p>Telefónica Del Perú</p>
Work highlights
Represented the Republic of Peru in an ICSID investment arbitration brought by Quanta Services Netherlands under the Netherlands-Peru BIT.
Represented BCP in an arbitration dispute against the Ministry of Education of Peru regarding the termination of a contract for the execution of works in exchange of taxes, valued at $18m.
Represented BCP, Telefónica, and Pacífico Seguros in five arbitrations under Peru’s works for taxes ('obras por impuestos') mechanism, including disputes with the Ministry of Education and the Regional Government of Puno over contract terminations, project scope changes and liquidation of works.
Practice head
Hugo Forno Flórez; Melissa Núñez Santti
Other key lawyers
Javier Jimeno Goicochea; Hugo Forno Odría