Squire Patton Boggs
More informationSquire Patton Boggs stands out for its ability to work with colleagues in the firm’s offices across Europe, as well as in Puerto Rico and the US, on cross-border cases. The team is heavily involved in commercial litigation, especially disputes over agency contracts, and has an impressive track record of representing states in international arbitration. Pedro Gamundi and Carolina Soto Hernández co-lead the practice; the former has expertise in civil aviation and labour-related cases, and the latter is highly active in both local and international disputes, appearing before courts of all instances. Senior associate Francisco Batlle is a key name for international arbitration.
Key clients
- Owens-Illinois (OI Puerto Rico STS and Owens-Brockway Glass Container)
- Diageo Dominicana
- Caterpillar Crédito
- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
- Republic Bank
- Earthbound Holdings I
- Trojan Battery Company
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
- Frontier Airlines
- Arajet
- Republic of Costa Rica
- Empresa Pública de Hidrocarburos del Ecuador – EP Petroecuador (Petroecuador)
- Republic of Ecuador
- Magna Motors
- Grupo Viamar
Work highlights
- Representing Owens-Illinois in complex ongoing litigation related to a joint venture, share purchase and technical assistance agreements.
- Representing Magna Motors in ongoing administrative tax-related proceedings against the General Directorate of Customs.
- Representing Caterpillar Crédito in three lawsuits involving collection procedures to recover debts based on eight contracts related to construction equipment financing.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Gamundi, Carolina Soto Hernández