Martínez de Hoz & Rueda stands out for its exceptional expertise in investment arbitration as well as domestic and international commercial arbitration. The practice handles cases under all main arbitration rules, including ICC, AAA/ICDR, LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL, and is known for its work on complex, multi-party mandates spanning different industries, including construction and financial services, with energy a stand-out area of expertise. The team is well-placed to take on matters that involve parallel proceedings in more than one jurisdiction and assists clients with the annulment and enforcement of arbitral awards. José Martínez De Hoz is an exceptional energy lawyer who has built a formidable investment and commercial arbitration practice. He co-leads the team with Francisco Amallo, an established international and commercial arbitration practitioner. Jimena Vega Olmos, who focuses on investment law arbitration, provides additional partner-level support.
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- ‘In-depth knowledge and clear and assertive communication.’
‘Jimena Vega and Francisco Amallo are excellent professionals with deep knowledge of international arbitration and its position in the Argentine context.'
Key clients
- CAPEX
- Chevron Argentina
- Pluspetrol
- Compañía de Hidrocarburo No Convencional
- Exxon Mobil
- Pan American Energy
- Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia
- Total Austral
- Wintershall DEA Energía
- YPF
Work highlights
- Represents Total Austral as operator of the Fenix offshore block in the southern Atlantic Ocean in a litigation initiated by an NGO to stop the construction of a platform and associated facilities.
- José Martínez de Hoz acted as arbitrator in a matter involving US investors in the petroleum industry against Nicaragua under the CAFTA DR Treaty.
- Represent Equinor in its defence against four collective "amparo" actions initiated by different NGOs and the Municipality of Mar del Plata seeking to prevent a 3D seismic acquisition project.
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Practice head
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José Martínez de Hoz, Francisco Amallo