International Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
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Provided by Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
Chaffetz Lindsey is a boutique dispute resolution firm based in New York City. The firm’s renowned international arbitration team currently handles arbitrations with a total value in excess of US$15 billion, involving over 20 jurisdictions globally, and under the rules of all major arbitral institutions. These disputes involve a variety of industries, including energy, infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, engineering & construction, financial services, insurance, media, manufacturing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.
Chaffetz Lindsey is particularly active in disputes with a Latin America nexus. The firm offers clients a deep bench of native or fluent Spanish and Portuguese speaking attorneys, able to advise clients in both languages, and regularly argues cases in Spanish. The firm’s Latin American practice has continued to grow significantly with a series of instructions involving clients and/or projects in Argentina, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru and Uruguay. In recent years, the firm has seen an uptick in cases with a concentration on disputes involving the oil & gas, power, transportation, infrastructure sectors, and construction and project finance related claims. Partners James Hosking, Aníbal Sabater, Yasmine Lahlou, Caline Mouawad, and David Lindsey have been active in Latin America for most of their careers and are widely recognized by all of the leading industry publications.
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Chaffetz 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.
Work Highlights
- Chaffetz Lindsey represented APM Terminals in an ICSID dispute against the Government of Peru relating to breaches of the concession agreement related to the Port of Callao.
Strengths
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"Chaffetz Lindsey's preparation, focus and results are noteworthy. They are really thorough and extraordinary, as well as always quick to tend to the client."
"Chaffetz Lindsey's preparation, focus and results are noteworthy. They are really thorough and extraordinary, as well as always quick to tend to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognised by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice displays solid expertise, assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region.
"Aníbal Martin Sabater is thoughtful and effective when building a case, and also good at keeping things on schedule and moving forward. He is excellent."
James Hosking continues to assist clients with commercial and infrastructure construction disputes in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Mexico. He also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases.
"James Hosking is a known commodity. When you hire James, you're in very capable hands."
Yasmine Lahlou is adept at handling commercial arbitrations in Latin America arising out of joint operating agreement disputes and construction claims.
"I respect Yasmine Lahlou as she is a good lawyer who remains active in Latin American arbitration mandates."
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