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.
Testimonials
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‘Fantastic expertise in terms of both engineering, cross-border issues and international arbitration. Their expertise in subject matter and arbitration meant that they foresaw issues and handled them well from a strategic and practical perspective. Partners are readily accessible and engaged, and they are supported by a team of fantastic associates. It really is a team approach and that makes a huge difference in the level of service. Junior and female associates are given opportunities to shine.’
‘Daniel Gonzalez and Richard Lorenzo were the partners involved in the day to day running of a large international arbitration. Both are standouts in their profession, very well connected, and also a pleasure to deal with. Support from Alina Fernandez Portela and Juliana de Valdenebro Garrido was also exceptional. Bilingual skills were an absolute must have and, beyond that, they handled cross borders very well. ’
‘Hogan Lovells are excellent lawyers in many aspects, and especially in international arbitration matters. We have had excellent results in difficult cases due to the excellent performance of the group.’
‘Dan Gonzalez and Richard Lorenzo are excellent lawyers, both in strategy and in building the case, preparing witnesses and evidence, and advising the company.’
‘Hogan Lovells is the only firm we have worked with. Their team and people have been top-notch and have more than met all of our expectations.'
Key clients
- Pantaleon Finance
- Espiritu Santo Holdings
- Government of Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised Central American Sugar producer, Pantaleon, on a $50m non-committed revolving credit facility by Banco General.
- Represented Espiritu Santo Holdings in an ICSID claim against the United Mexican States (Mexico) for violation of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- Represented the Government of Colombia in an investment arbitration initiated by Neustar and CO Internet, relating to the commercial expansion and administration of the country’s top-level domain for Colombia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Díaz-Silveira