International Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 4
Contact number
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Covington & Burling possesses an admired dispute resolution group skilled at handling multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration. 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.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling represented a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials Company in an investment arbitration against the United Mexican States under NAFTA, which arose out of adverse measures by the government which affected the client's investments in a limestone quarry and port terminal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington & Burling have a lot of experience in substantive and complex cases, and they create rapport and trust with the client. They are able to explain highly detailed matters in a very simple way."
"Covington & Burling have a lot of experience in substantive and complex cases, and they create rapport and trust with the client. They are able to explain highly detailed matters in a very simple way."
Notable Practitioners
Miguel López Forastier is co-chair of Covington & Burling's global problem-solving practice. He is adept at both investor-state and commercial arbitration matters arising in Latin America, particularly those concerning Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.
"Miguel López Forastier is an amazing leader who is on top of every single aspect of the case. He is very organised in the way he delegates work to his team members."
Nicole Duclos regularly assists notable corporate clients with significant commercial arbitration cases. She is particularly involved in matters concerning Chile.
"Nicole Duclos is an extraordinary international arbitration attorney. She is brilliant and personable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
International Counsel