Ranking tables
International Arbitration | Latin America
International Counsel
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Chaffetz Lindsey LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 3 Years Ranked
- Three Crowns LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 4
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Clifford Chance US LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Covington & Burling LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Cuatrecasas 1 Years Ranked
- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Foley Hoag LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Squire Patton Boggs 1 Years Ranked
- Vinson & Elkins LLP 3 Years Ranked
- BakerHostetler LLP
- Sidley Austin LLP
Band 1
Band 2
- Aníbal Martin Sabater Chaffetz Lindsey LLP14 Years Ranked
- Dietmar Prager Debevoise & Plimpton LLP14 Years Ranked
- Doak Bishop King & Spalding LLP16 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Hamilton Paul Hastings LLP16 Years Ranked
- Julie Bédard Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
- Noiana Marigo Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US13 Years Ranked
- Richard C Lorenzo Hogan Lovells US LLP16 Years Ranked
- Christian LeathleyHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 3
- Camilo Cardozo Vinson & Elkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Daniel E González Hogan Lovells US LLP16 Years Ranked
- Gaela Gehring Flores Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP14 Years Ranked
- Gaëtan Verhoosel KC Three Crowns LLP15 Years Ranked
- George Kahale III Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP13 Years Ranked
- Henry Guy Burnett King & Spalding LLP13 Years Ranked
- José Manuel García Represa Wordstone Dispute Resolution10 Years Ranked
- Mark W Friedman Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
- Miguel López Forastier Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
- Roberto J Aguirre Luzi King & Spalding LLP15 Years Ranked
- David M OrtaQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 4
- Carmen Martinez Lopez Three Crowns LLP8 Years Ranked
- Caroline Richard Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer5 Years Ranked
- Christian Albanesi Linklaters3 Years Ranked
- Gabriela Alvarez-Avila DLA Piper Mexico, S.C.14 Years Ranked
- James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP14 Years Ranked
- John Adam Squire Patton Boggs10 Years Ranked
- Mélida Hodgson Arnold & Porter6 Years Ranked
- Nicole Duclos Covington & Burling LLP13 Years Ranked
- Patricio Grané Labat Arnold & Porter7 Years Ranked
- Rafael Llano White & Case SC13 Years Ranked
- Paul S Reichler11KBW
Band 5
- Alejandro Escobar Baker Botts UK LLP9 Years Ranked
- Ari D MacKinnon Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
- C Mark Baker Norton Rose Fulbright16 Years Ranked
- Claudia Frutos-Peterson Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP3 Years Ranked
- Craig Miles King & Spalding LLP14 Years Ranked
- Cristián Conejero Roos Cuatrecasas16 Years Ranked
- David Lindsey Chaffetz Lindsey LLP16 Years Ranked
- Ina C Popova Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Haworth McCandless Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
- Jose F Sanchez Vinson & Elkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Juan Figueroa Foley Hoag LLP1 Years Ranked
- Maria Ramirez Hogan Lovells US LLP1 Years Ranked
- Oliver J Armas Hogan Lovells US LLP16 Years Ranked
- Silvia Marchili White & Case LLP6 Years Ranked
- Timothy G Nelson Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
- Yasmine Lahlou Chaffetz Lindsey LLP7 Years Ranked
- Analía GonzálezBakerHostetler LLP
- Jean Paul DechampsDechamps International Law
- Luis A PerezAkerman LLP
Up and Coming
- Catalina Echeverri Gallego Wordstone Dispute Resolution2 Years Ranked
- Clara Brillembourg Foley Hoag LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jose Garcia Cueto Clifford Chance US LLP1 Years Ranked
- Laura Sinisterra Debevoise & Plimpton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Natalia Zibibbo Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer1 Years Ranked
- Santiago Bejarano Latham & Watkins LLP1 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton enjoys a prestigious international arbitration practice with an outstanding reputation for handling sophisticated disputes throughout the region, most notably those concerning Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Its international arbitration outfit caters to a host of prestigious financiers and energy, mining, and infrastructure companies investing in the region, assisting with a wide range of high-value contentious matters. The legal team is renowned for its singular expertise in both international commercial arbitration matters and investor-state mandates.1 Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer possesses an outstanding team offering profound insight into the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional arbitration disputes arising in Latin America. The international arbitration team is the first port of call for top-level corporate investors from a range of industry sectors engaging in highly complex investment treaty arbitration cases, especially those concerning Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela. The top-tier law firm also boasts additional expertise in state representation, as well as commercial arbitration cases originating from post-M&A disputes.1 King & Spalding LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedKing & Spalding enjoys a premier practice boasting a deep bench of talented international arbitration experts experienced in handling cases involving an array of key Latin American jurisdictions. The legal division offers top-tier advice to leading multinational corporations engaging in commercial arbitration cases resulting from post-M&A issues, construction claims and general contractual disputes. King & Spalding also excels at representing corporate clients in high-stakes investment treaty arbitration cases.
Band 2
2 Arnold & PorterInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedArnold & Porter possesses an acclaimed disputes practice that is held in high esteem for its ability to navigate complex cross-border Latin American arbitration mandates. The law firm excels at representing governments in consequential investment treaty arbitration cases, as well as defending regional corporations in major ICC disputes. The legal team is deeply knowledgeable of matters concerning the energy and natural resources and infrastructure sectors.2 Hogan Lovells US LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells benefits from a strong team of practitioners experienced in Latin American arbitration mandates. The practice group acts for an array of prominent companies in complex commercial arbitration matters, in addition to representing investors in investment treaty cases. The legal department is active throughout a wide range of Latin American countries which includes Mexico and Chile.2 Latham & Watkins LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins possesses a highly regarded disputes practice with a remarkable track record of advising on Latin American arbitration mandates, particularly those involving Colombia, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. The legal department offers long-standing experience representing prestigious corporations as claimants in investment arbitration disputes against sovereigns. The international arbitration practice group boasts significant expertise assisting private and state-owned companies with a wide range of commercial claims.2 White & Case LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case benefits from a pre-eminent global team in high demand for its extensive experience acting on sophisticated arbitration matters throughout Latin America. The international arbitration practice group regularly counsels an impressive selection of blue-chip corporations involved in high-profile investor-state arbitration, as well as commercial cases over contractual disputes, construction matters and post-M&A claims. The firm additionally boasts long-standing experience in state representation cases, advising on highly important investment treaty disputes.
Band 3
3 Chaffetz Lindsey LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedChaffetz Lindsey's esteemed international arbitration outfit offers valued expertise in Latin American mandates. The practice group is in high demand among prominent international and regional corporate groups for its knowledge of commercial disputes, especially those arising out of infrastructure and construction claims. Chaffetz Lindsey's lawyers are also sought after by corporate claimants engaging in investment treaty cases.3 Reed Smith LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedReed Smith enjoys an admired dispute resolution practice sought after for its Latin American arbitration expertise. The legal team is adept at handling complex commercial arbitration cases, frequently advising clients on claims arising out of construction and financial disputes across Latin America. Reed Smith is also well versed in representing investors in significant investment treaty arbitration mandates.3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHighly respected international arbitration outfit Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts an impressive track record advising on matters throughout Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico. The law office remains a popular choice for regional and international investors involved in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitration cases in the region. The international arbitration practice group enjoys notable activity in the oil and gas sector.3 Three Crowns LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedThree Crowns benefits from a well-regarded international arbitration practice group with recognised Latin American expertise. The firm remains highly active representing major players from the energy sector, in particular in investor-state disputes primarily, with a growing presence in the commercial arbitration arena. The practice's expertise spans several jurisdictions, including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico.
Band 4
4 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton possesses a respected international practice with highly valued capabilities in Latin American arbitration. The practice group is best known for its expertise in multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration cases concerning disputes in numerous Latin American jurisdictions, including Peru and Mexico. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is also active representing investors in investment treaty arbitration claims.4 Clifford Chance US LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance benefits from a talented disputes practice experienced in handling matters across Latin America, with a focus on the Peruvian market. The international arbitration group leverages its knowledge of energy and infrastructure to represent multinational corporate clients in both commercial and investor-state arbitration cases.4 Covington & Burling LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCovington & Burling possesses an admired dispute resolution group skilled at handling multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration cases. The legal team acts for an impressive portfolio of corporate clients, especially those hailing from the energy and natural resources and construction sectors. Covington & Burling advises clients on both investor-state and commercial arbitration disputes.4 CuatrecasasInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedCuatrecasas is recognised for its extensive international arbitration practice. The legal division represents notable companies across a range of dispute resolution matters, including both commercial and investment arbitrations. The law firm counts with a strategic presence in various Latin American countries, allowing its local counsels to assist with the resolution of disputes across other jurisdictions in the region.4 Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is recognised for its prowess in the international arbitration arena. The legal team is renowned for its skill in representing governments and state-owned entities in crucial commercial and investment treaty disputes across Latin America. The international arbitration practice group boasts an impressive track record acting for various states in the region, notably Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela.4 Foley Hoag LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedFoley Hoag has an established international arbitration practice with long-standing experience acting on Latin American mandates. The legal team is in high demand among sovereign states and state-owned entities for its ability to handle complex investment treaty and commercial arbitration cases. The firm also advises private companies on commercial disputes.4 Squire Patton BoggsInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs fields an active international arbitration practice that is widely recognised for its activity across several Latin American jurisdictions, including Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. The team offers expertise in disputes relating to the infrastructure sector, and handling noted commercial and investment treaty arbitration proceedings.4 Vinson & Elkins LLPInternational Arbitration2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedVinson & Elkins benefits from a talented disputes practice that earns recognition for its prowess in multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration mandates. The legal team offers significant expertise in commercial arbitration matters, with a growing stature for its representation of corporate entities in investment treaty arbitration. Vinson & Elkins is particularly experienced in handling energy and construction disputes.