Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez continues to represent a multitude of European clients, especially those based in the Iberian Peninsula, in investment treaty cases against Latin American states; many of its matters are connected to Spain’s bilateral investment treaties with states such as Peru and Colombia. The firm is also a key player in commercial arbitration and in public international law cases. The Madrid headquarters houses a sizeable cohort of international arbitration specialists, many of whom have extensive experience of Latin America disputes. The Barcelona and Lisbon offices provide further senior experience and resources, all of which can be further combined with the local expertise provided by associated firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría from its offices in Chile, Colombia and Peru. Gabriel Bottini has a prolific record in Latin America international arbitration, frequently acting as counsel or as arbitrator in major cases. Another prominent figure in Latin America disputes, José Miguel Fatás is now head of the international arbitration practice. Álvaro López de Argumedo is an experienced arbitral specialist with a lengthy track record in Latin America matters; while younger partner Heidi López Castro continues to build his practice having being promoted to partner in January 2024. All named individuals are based in Madrid.