Robalino
More informationRobalino‘s practice is known for assisting local and multinational companies in domestic and cross-border litigation in large and complex arbitration cases. Managing partner Javier Robalino Orellana is a name to note and heads up the team alongside experienced practitioner Luis Carlos Fernández, who has a high success rate in litigation proceedings. The department's work ranges from high-value arbitrations to assisting clients with day-to-day, complex issues concerning operations in Ecuador, where it acts for household name companies in a range of sectors.
Testimonials
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- 'The strength of Robalino is that they bring partners together with diverse practices to analyse not only the dispute but the underlying agreements. Robalino has individuals who have a background in the substantive transaction giving rise to the dispute, as well as experienced litigators. This allows the team to ask relevant questions related to the underlying transaction which better positions the strategy being employed in resolving the dispute.'
- 'Javier Robalino leads the team and given his experience is uniquely positioned to understand the arc of the underlying transaction and the dispute. This enables Javier to map out a strategy to be employed, while still being cognisant of the client's needs and limitations.'
- 'Martín Pallares Sevilla brings an understanding of cross-border transactions to a litigation team which is invaluable in dissecting the underlying deal and understanding the various stress points in the transaction which contributed to the dispute. Martin is also invaluable at understanding the limitations associated with any resolution of the dispute.'
Key clients
- CNH Industrial Brasil
- CNHI International
- Banco de Guayaquil
- Carlson Wagonlit Travel
- UBER Technologies
- Worley International Services
- Hyundai Engineering and Construction
- Ufinet Ecuador
- Generali Ecuador Compañía de Seguros
- SK Engineering and Construction
- Junefield Gold Investment
- Schlumberger del Ecuador
- Grupo Bolivar
- Davivienda
- Andean Tower Partners
- Repsol
- Perenco
- Hancock Minerals
Work highlights
- Defended CNH Industrial Brasil against ALES in a $155m damages claim.
- Represented Worley International Services in all proceedings against the Ecuadorian Comptroller General of the State, which resulted in a deal value of $186m.
- Represented Perenco International in the negotiation of a $471m enforcement and settlement agreement regarding an ICSID dispute.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Javier Robalino Orellana, Luis Carlos Fernandez