Baker McKenzie handles a broad range of contentious matters, including civil litigation, commercial arbitration and international investment disputes, with notable strength in cases involving cross-border elements. The team draws on the firm’s global platform to coordinate effectively with colleagues in Paris and New York, particularly in ICSID and UNCITRAL investment arbitrations involving Venezuela. María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati often leads these cross-office efforts. The firm is also active in compliance-related disputes, with Jesús Dávila, Jesús Villegas, who was promoted to the partnership in July 2025, and senior associate Adriana Gonçalves advising on investigations and developing defence strategies in cases in heavily regulated sectors. Investment arbitration is also a focus for senior associate Héctor Martínez, while Eugenio Hernández-Bretón and Gabriel De Jesús continue to play key roles on high-stakes mandates.
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Practice head
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón; Gabriel De Jesús; María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati; Jesús Dávila
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Jesús Villegas; Adriana Gonçalves; Héctor Martínez