Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 4
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Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda
MHR represents clients in high-stakes and complex disputes, frequently involving sophisticated business transactions, multiple parties and contracts, parallel proceedings, and different laws and jurisdictions.
MHR’s team has developed an unparalleled practice in international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration under different arbitration rules and in different seats. It also has vast experience in litigation before local courts, from the first instance to the Supreme Court.
The co-heads of the dispute settlement practice also act as arbitrators.
Recent work highlights include:
- The representation of a major U.S. oil company in its defense against the enforcement efforts in Argentina of a USD 8.6 billion Ecuadorian judgment.
- The representation of the largest Argentine natural gas producer and exporter in a USD 1.4 billion ICC arbitration related to natural gas export and transportation agreements.
- The representation of the Italian bondholders in an ICSID arbitration against the Argentine Republic.
- The representation of a large biodiesel fuel producer in an ICC arbitration initiated by a Spanish contractor regarding a construction contract for a biodiesel plant.
- The representation of El Paso Corporation in an ICSID arbitration against the Argentine Republic.
- The representation of two ExxonMobil subsidiaries in an ICSID arbitration against the Argentine Republic.
Chambers Review
Martinez de Hoz & Rueda has a solid dispute resolution practice within a well-known regulatory boutique. The team is particularly skilled at advising household names in the oil and gas industry on a range of conflicts, including commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. It regularly acts on arbitral proceedings under ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL rules.
Work Highlights
- Martínez de Hoz & Rueda representedYPF in an appeal before the Federal Supreme Court in connection with a gas transportation agreementdispute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Martínez de Hoz & Rueda's dispute resolution team is always available. They provide quick answers and high-quality service."
"Martínez de Hoz & Rueda's dispute resolution team is always available. They provide quick answers and high-quality service."
Notable Practitioners
José Martínez de Hoz Jr is widely regarded as an authority in the arbitration field and recognised as one of the most in-demand arbitrators in Argentina.
"José Martínez de Hoz Jr is a seasoned practitionerin the sector, particularly in energy-related matters."
Noted partner and co-head of department Francisco Amallo frequently assists clients with energy-related disputes, commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings.
"Francisco is extremely accurate and meticulous. I truly appreciate his practical and conciseapproach to litigation. His involvement is always reassuring to me as a client."
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Accor
Basketball International Federation
British American Tobacco
British Petroleum
Chevron
El Paso
Enersis
Exxon Mobil
Gramercy
Hisense
JHP
Jinko Solar
Pan American Energy
RGA Reinsurance Group of America
Sinopec
Task Force Argentina
Wintershall
YPF
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