International Arbitration
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Reed Smith's distinguished dispute resolution team has deep experience in commercial arbitrations arising from Latin America, with notable capabilities in financial services disputes. It is also regularly engaged on arbitrations in the firm's core sectors of international trade, entertainment, energy and life sciences. The team offers wider strength in related litigation work, including litigation to compel arbitration, parallel proceedings and enforcement matters, and fields strong multilingual capabilities across the practice.
José Astigarraga stands out as the head of an impressive Latin America desk, which sees Reed Smith operate across the region in an impressive range of arbitral proceedings. The firm is a popular choice for Latin American parties and domestic clients working in the region due to its depth of experience and standout language capabilities. Its arbitral expertise is complemented by broader litigation skills.
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"Reed Smith is an experienced firm with a capable and strong team. They are available and open to the client's opinions, ideas and work."
"They show great understanding of the applicable law and the arbitration law of each case. They also strive to have an excellent relationship with all parties, allowing them to have great management in cases in which we have several disputing parties. All of them have excellent knowledge of the particularities, not only legal but economic and political, of the region and that is important in every case."
"We received excellent advice on where to hold firm, where we might be able to give, and the likely outcomes and timings of each approach. They have cast experience on a range of issues and scenarios, alongside a strong network of professional connections."
"Reed Smith is an experienced firm with a capable and strong team. They are available and open to the client's opinions, ideas and work."
"They show great understanding of the applicable law and the arbitration law of each case. They also strive to have an excellent relationship with all parties, allowing them to have great management in cases in which we have several disputing parties. All of them have excellent knowledge of the particularities, not only legal but economic and political, of the region and that is important in every case."
"We received excellent advice on where to hold firm, where we might be able to give, and the likely outcomes and timings of each approach. They have cast experience on a range of issues and scenarios, alongside a strong network of professional connections."
Notable Practitioners
José Astigarraga is the global head of the practice. He is held in high regard for his expertise in complex and high-value commercial disputes, fielding particular strength in Latin America matters.
"José Astigarraga is a master. He's very sophisticated and practical, with a global vision of the issues. It's always a pleasure to work with him."
"He's a very senior figure and impresses all around. He's got brilliant oral advocacy skills and is focused and hands-on."
Francisco Rodriguez has broad expertise in the international arbitration sphere, handling both commercial and investment arbitrations.
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