Representative Experience:

Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of investors in an ICSID arbitration against Chile concerning the State’s disruption of a telecommunications project involving a 30-year concession for the installation and operation of an extensive, state-of-the-art 5G wireless network across Chile and the use of a significant portion of the national radio spectrum (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/30).

Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a leading infrastructure company to a potential US$300+ million investment treaty dispute against a Central American State related to State measures affecting the investor's ability to construct and operate a major road concession. The resolution facilitated the continuing advancement of the project.

Obtained a favorable settlement for a leading energy company on the termination of a proposed acquisition in the oil and gas sector. Guided the client through regulatory, financial, and strategic considerations to mitigate risks and preserve growth opportunities.

Represents an energy company in connection with a dispute with a host government over the status of a high-value offshore oil block. Counsels on legal and contractual rights following government actions, while preparing to pursue all available remedies. Guiding the client on strategies to protect its investment, manage stakeholder communications, and preserve operational flexibility during the dispute.

Represents an investor in the mining sector in an investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Colombia (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/25). The dispute relates to the US$ 1.5 billion investments made by Continental Gold in the Buriticá Mine in Antioquia, one of the largest gold mining operations in Latin America.

Represents various renewable solar energy investors in multiple ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Honduras, including: Fernando Paiz Andrade (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/43) under CAFTA-DR; Inversiones y Desarrollos Energéticos, S.A. (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/40) under the Central America – Panama Free Trade Agreement; Norfund and KLP Norfund Investments AS (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/13) under the Investment Law of Honduras (2011); and Scatec ASA (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/12) under the Investment Law of Honduras (2011). These complex disputes relate to the State's adoption of legislation affecting the legal framework for investments, failure to comply with specific commitments, and coercion to reduce energy prices under threats of expropriation.

Represents several global port management companies in claims against the Republic of Honduras. The disputes involve concession agreements impacting the country's most important ports, including: Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana S.A. de C.V. v. Republic of Honduras (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/33) and International Container Terminal Services Inc. v. Republic of Honduras (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/34), both under the Investment Law of Honduras (2011).

Represents a client in an anti-doping dispute involving the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) related to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Advises foreign investors conducting business in Latin America on strategies to preserve and leverage their international rights.

Represents a client in a dispute under Florida law in the entertainment business.

Obtained an award for a client in an ICC arbitration seated in Miami pursuant to an EPC Contract in connection with a hydroelectric plant in Guatemala. Advised the client on successful post-award set aside and enforcement proceedings.

Advises investors and project company related to the Quito international airport.

Represented a major energy and construction company in its US$350 million claim under the US-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Represented a Spanish holding company in its US$600 million international arbitration case against a Latin American State involving the power generation sector.

Represented a client in an investment dispute related to a metallurgical facility in Latin America.

Represented Hutchison Ports and affiliates in a dispute against an Ecuadorian port State entity relating to a port concession in Ecuador and successfully advised on post-award annulment and enforcement proceedings in Panama and BVI.

Advised a client in connection with investment issues related to a hydroelectric plant in Panama.

Represented a client in a dispute relating to ports and sovereign wealth funds in Andean country.

Represented tens of thousands of claimants with investments in Argentina exceeding US$ 2.4 billion in Abaclat v. Argentina. The case arose under the Argentina-Italy bilateral investment treaty and related to Argentina's default on the payment of bonds following the declaration of a moratorium on payment of its sovereign foreign debt. The parties reached an historic settlement with Argentina in May 2016, whereby the Government agreed to make a cash payment "equal to 150 per cent of the principal value of the affected bonds" in exchange for a dismissal of the claim.