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Testimonials
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‘Ricardo Ugarte and Imad Khan provide a very client-focused approach and are always thinking and asking about client needs- they are open to creativity. On the actual work, they are open to working collaboratively with in-house counsel to achieve the best result for the client. ’
‘W&S's international treaty arbitration team helped identify, build and obtain funding for the case, taking a highly commercial approach while demonstrating deep understanding of the legal framework, including ongoing developments in the law and political dynamics.’
‘Ricardo Ugarte is a very impressive practitioner, highly commercial and experienced and, importantly, willing to invest time in the right case to bring it to the funded stage. He has built a significant level of trust with us as client.’
- ‘I have worked with Imad Khan for many years. He is very well versed in international arbitration and a great person to work with. He is my first call for any international issues.’
Key clients
- Dominion Minerals Corp.
- Banco San Juan Internacional
- SunTech Power Holdings Co.
Work highlights
- Representing Avanzalia in a $200m+ dispute concerning efforts to block its ability to connect its solar power plant to a Panamanian substation owned by the defendant.
- Representing Suntech Power International in a dispute filed under the Energy Charter Treaty to recover damages from the Republic of Italy arising from Italy’s removal of feed-in-tariffs.
- Representing Banco San Juan Internacional in connection with a UK judgment enforcement action against Petróleos de Venezuela et al.
Lawyers
Practice head
Ricardo Ugarte
Other key lawyers
Gustavo Membiela; Imad Khan