Richard Lorenzo > Hogan Lovells US LLP > Miami, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a massive presence in international arbitration, in relation to both the investment and commercial spheres. With Latin America-focused arbitration practitioners in its Miami, New York, Mexico City, Madrid and Paris offices, the firm has a long history of representing both Latin American states and investors launching claims against sovereign entities; it has also achieved considerable growth in commercial arbitration. The multi-lingual and multi-cultural team has a number of practitioners that are dual-licensed in the US and a Latin American jurisdiction, providing in depth knowledge of common and civil law systems; many department members are also experienced advocates. Richard Lorenzo and Daniel González are hugely experienced in big-ticket Latin America arbitrations. Maria Ramirez is another increasingly prominent figure, while counsel Juliana de Valdenebro Garrido, a Colombian native, is an up-and-comer of note. New York’s Oliver Armas, global head of international arbitration at the firm, is a fluent Spanish and Portuguese speaker and has a background in major Latin America cases, including in Brazil. Paris based Melissa Ordonez is French/Colombian, and has a strong focus on Latin America, including ICC arbitration cases. All named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise.

Hogan Lovells US LLP‘s Miami office has a long history in Latin America, where it is primarily known for energy and infrastructure projects, along with high-value investment and commercial arbitrations. The Miami team also has a background in bank financings, corporate and M&A, and capital markets offerings. In the international arbitration field, the office has an impressive mix of investor-state and commercial cases, where it represents a range of sovereigns, quasi-sovereigns, investors and corporates; the practice has achieved further growth in the commercial arbitration segment. The team is multi-lingual and multi-cultural, with many team members having been trained in common and civil law; the team is also noted for its advocacy skills. Americas managing partner Richard Lorenzo is a big name in international arbitration, taking lead roles in a series of recent ICSID and ICC arbitrations involving Latin American parties. Global head of international arbitration Daniel González is another major figure for Latin America cases. Maria Ramirez also impresses in investment and construction arbitrations; and counsel Juliana de Valdenebro Garrido is an emerging talent for international arbitral mandates. In energy and infrastructure, Jorge Diaz-Silveira has an outstanding record in large-scale projects in Central America, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia; he is managing partner of the Miami office and leader of the Americas infrastructure, energy, resources and projects group. José Valdivia co-chairs the Latin America practice group and also has a prestigious record in energy and infrastructure projects across the region.