Adell & Merizalde

International-facing boutique, Adell & Merizalde has hit the ground running since its establishment in May 2022. Utilising a seamless cross-office approach between its on-the-ground teams in Bogotá, Santo Domingo and Panama, the firm stands out for its exclusive dedication to alternative dispute resolution matters across the Latin American region. The group’s comprehensive experience in the international arbitration arena is evidenced by its involvement in over 200 cases spanning the full range of major global arbitral rules, including ICC, ICDR, UNCITRAL, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and others. The practice also impresses with its ability to secure key roles in both commercial and investor-state cases. In a significant example of its credentials in the latter area, founding partner Juan Felipe Merizalde represented the Republic of Colombia, acting as co-counsel alongside Dechert LLP, in a $62.8m ICSID Arbitration brought by Glencore International, Prodeco, and Sociedad Puerto Nuevo, related to Puerto Nuevo’s operation of a coal port in Colombia. Support is provided by director Andrea Santacoloma, who splits her time between Colombia and Panama, and associate Juan Pablo Gómez Moreno.