Isabella Bellera Landa

Isabella is an associate in the Firm's International Arbitration Practice and Commercial Litigation groups. She represents and advises multinational companies, foreign sovereigns, and state entities in the resolution of complex international disputes. She has represented clients in arbitrations before major arbitral forums, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), as well as in litigation in US federal district and appellate courts. In coordination with local counsel, Isabella also has advised clients regarding litigation and regulatory investigations across Latin America.

Isabella has experience in disputes in a wide range of industries, including energy, construction, infrastructure, textile manufacturing, sovereign debt, and technology. A native of Venezuela, Isabella is multilingual in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. Her dual training and experience in civil and common law jurisdictions allow her to understand the differences between various legal systems and structure advice accordingly. She is also actively involved in pro bono matters at the Firm.

Isabella is a fellow on advocacy in international arbitration at Duke University School of Law (Spring 2020 and 2021), and has guest lectured on arbitration at the Westminster International University in Tashkent.

During law school at Duke University, Isabella assisted the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking in drafting the Basic Principles on the Right to an Effective Remedy for Trafficked Persons.