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BakerHostetler has an active Latin America international arbitration practice covering both investor-state and commercial disputes; it is noted for representing states and state-controlled entities, as well as multinationals and international investors. It has represented the Republic of Nicaragua in a series of investment and commercial arbitrations, although it also acts for private investors in claims against Latin American states such as Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela. Along with commercial and financial disputes, the team has particular experience in oil and gas, renewable energy and construction cases. Uruguayan native Analía González heads the Latin America arbitration and litigation team from Washington DC, and has a long track record in defending Latin American states. Costa Mesa partner Marco Molina leads the international commercial arbitration team and has a major focus on Latin America. New York’s Gonzalo Zeballos and Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky are also senior members of the team.

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  • ‘The management of their clients is magnificent, with direct dedication from the partners involved in the case.’

  • ‘Marco Molina and Analía González are the leaders of the international arbitration practice. They have a very united team with very good communication between them.'

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Key clients

  • Republic of Nicaragua
  • Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Nicaragua
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Work highlights

  • Successfully represented the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Nicaragua in a $43m  commercial arbitration against Makro, a Mexican construction company.
  • Represented the Republic of Nicaragua in a $585m ICSID investor-state arbitration brought by Riverside, a US investor in an avocado farm, alleging expropriation.
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