About

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Foley Hoag offers clients market-leading international legal services with a particular emphasis in Latin America. Since its inception, the practice has focused heavily on the representation of Latin American sovereign States and State entities in cutting-edge international investment and commercial arbitrations, PIL disputes between States, and litigation in the U.S. courts involving the recognition, enforcement of international arbitral awards, motions to compel arbitrations, and other transboundary issues.

The Latin America practice is led by Clara Brillembourg and Kenneth Figueroa, who have widened the practice’s portfolio in the region in recent years by engaging high profile cases with billion dollar claims, including six cases for Peru, cases for its state owned entities. The firm recently secured three major victories for Uruguay, and currently represent them in another arbitration, and currently represents Chile in one of the first investment arbitrations concerning the impact of COVID-19 regulations. The firm is also representing the Dominican Republic and Guyana in two new cases.

A recent study by the Center for the Advancement of the Rule of Law in the Americas found that Foley Hoag had the highest number of international arbitrations representing Latin American States.

Chambers Review

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Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Foley Hoag has an established international arbitration practice with longstanding 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Kenneth Juan Figueroa
5
Band 5

Kenneth Juan Figueroa is co-chair of Foley Hoag's Latin America Practice. He has considerable experience across a range of international arbitration matters, and represents various sovereigns throughout the Latin American region.

"Kenneth Juan Figueroa has been active in many cases throughout Latin America. He is a good lawyer."

U
Clara Brillembourg
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Clara Brillembourg is recognised for her esteemed advice on ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings on behalf of sovereigns. She is active throughout Uruguay, Panama and other Latin American jurisdictions.

"I like Clara Brillembourg. She is making a name for herself representing states, and also she speaks Spanish."

Ranked Lawyers at
Foley Hoag LLP

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Latin America - International Counsel

Arbitration (International)

5
Kenneth Juan Figueroa
5
Band 5
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Clara Brillembourg
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Alberto Wray

Christina Beharry

Clara Brillembourg

Head of Department

Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo

Gisela Paris

Kenneth Figueroa

Head of Department

Ofilio Mayorga

Clients

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Chile

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Guyana

Peru

Uruguay

Industries

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Infrastructure

Maritime & Land Boundaries

Oil & Gas