Arbitration (International)
Global Guide 2024 : Latin America - International Counsel
Band 4
About
Provided by Foley Hoag LLP
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
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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"Foley Hoag's team includes members with the specific know-how to address the international arbitration mandates. They manage to timely deliver high-quality work throughout cases."
"Foley Hoag's team includes members with the specific know-how to address the international arbitration mandates. They manage to timely deliver high-quality work throughout cases."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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
Latin America - International Counsel
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
Provided by Foley Hoag LLP
Chile
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Guyana
Peru
Uruguay
Industries
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Environmental
Infrastructure
Maritime & Land Boundaries
Oil & Gas