Linklaters LLP has achieved considerable growth in international arbitration over the last five years. In Latin America, it has represented clients in cases against El Salvador and Peru, as well as defending the Dominican Republic in arbitration under ICSID's Additional Facility Rules brought by Sargeant Petroleum under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA). In commercial arbitration, the firm benefits from the presence of 'exceptional lawyer' Christian Albanesi, the former managing counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration; Albanesi is praised for his cross-examination skills. In addition to investor-state disputes, he has established the team as a presence in the construction and infrastructure disputes segment, ass well as for post-M&A conflicts. London partner Matthew Weiniger KC has a huge global reputation and frequently leads Latin America-related cases. Adam Lurie provides further senior level expertise, along with Roland Ziadé in Paris. Named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.
Testimonials
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‘I have worked closely with Christian Albanesi, Mateo Noseda Zorrilla and Michael Pilcher. I was impressed by their skills and dedication to the case. They were always sharp and added great value to the client. ’
‘Christian Albanesi is an exceptional lawyer. He is incredibly objective and understands the client's needs. His talent in cross-examination is outstanding. ’
Key clients
- Enagas
- HSBC
Work highlights
- Represented Enagas in a $510m ICSID arbitration against Peru in relation to the termination of the concession of a major pipeline.
- Represented HSBC in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of El Salvador in relation to a claim for denial of justice by El Salvadorian courts.