Stewarts Law LLP has made a solid impression in Latin America international arbitration under the leadership of Alejandro Garcia. Based in London, he and the team are ‘extremely skilled at finding quick and creative solutions’, have an established reputation in investment treaty and commercial arbitration and frequently team up with Latin America-located firms as co-counsel on significant cases. The firm is also recognised for its use of third-party funding in cases, with the majority of its Latin America arbitration engagements being funded. It has represented clients in two multimillion-dollar investment treaty arbitrations against Mexico, along with handling substantial commercial arbitrations across Latin America. The global team was further augmented by the arrival of Sherina Petit as head of international arbitration in November 2023 after almost 15 years at Norton Rose Fulbright. Mark McMahon and Marco Piccolo stand out among the associate bench.
Testimonials
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‘The team led by Alejandro García is fantastic. They work in a very agile manner, always at the forefront of jurisprudence and doctrine relevant to the case. In addition, they have a lot of knowledge of the various industries internationally, which is always advantageous for cases. They work in a very practical way, without misleading clients or creating false expectations. They are extremely responsible.'
‘They are extremely skilled at finding quick and creative solutions, opening up opportunities for their clients that they did not think they had. Furthermore, their legal knowledge is extraordinary, allowing them to provide effective solutions.’
Key clients
- Terence Highlands
- Shanara Maritime International and Marfield
Work highlights
- Represented Terence Highlands, a British national and founder of a shipbuilding company, in a multimillion=dollar investment treaty arbitration against Mexico.