
Recognised in the market for its specialisation in both domestic and international arbitration matters, the dispute resolution practice at Cuatrecasas is capable of handling high-value, high-profile, and complex matters. The group remains a top choice for businesses from the infrastructure, engineering, and construction, as well as banking, insurance, and sports and entertainment industry sectors. Alfonso Iglesia, who co-heads the team alongside Antonio Carreño, stands out for his positions as the acting chair of the Spanish and Iberoamerican Arbitration Club and as a member of the Court of Arbitration of the ICC. He has extensive experience leading on international arbitrations related to the engineering, construction, and energy sectors, as well as civil liability litigation. Alvaro Mendiola is adept in court and arbitration proceedings concerning company sales, competition law, and corporate contracts.
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Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Metro de Lima
- Laboratorios Hartmann
- Sociedad Concesionaria Peruana de Vías
Work highlights
- Represented Sociedad Concesionaria Metro de Lima in an international arbitration brought against the Republic of Peru before the ICSID regarding the “Line 2 and branch line Av. Faucett – Av. Gambetta of the Lima and Callao Subway” project.
- Representing Laboratorios Hartmann against a claim for damages arising from alleged anti-competitive practices in the sale of adult diapers.
- Representing Sociedad Concesionaria Peruana de Vías in an ICSID arbitration proceedings against Republic of Peru regarding a dispute related to a highway concession.
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Álvaro Mendiola
Practice head
Alfonso Iglesia; Antonio Carreño
Other key lawyers
Álvaro Mendiola; Alberto Fortún