Squire Patton Boggs has 'an exceptional combination of experience and specialised skills' and has made a big impact on the market, particularly in investor-state arbitrations where it now represents a series of Latin American states, including Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Guatemala and Panama; aside from Ecuador, the other states are all new to the practice since 2021. It continues to represent the Republic of Peru in connection with three ICSID arbitrations relating to alleged breaches of a concession agreement entered into with Metro de Lima Linea 2, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Latin America. The growing team has a mix of common and civil law expertise. Miami-based Raúl Mañón is dual-qualified (Florida/Dominican Republic) and 'has a highly developed technical and commercial vision’. Dual-qualified in Spain and the United Kingdom (as an English barrister), John Adam is a native Spanish speaker and fluent Portuguese speaker, and is heavily focused on the Latin America region; as is José Ricardo Feris, who is also admitted to practice in the Dominican Republic. Singapore partner Rodman Bundy is a leading name in public international law. Associates Paul von Muhlendahl, Aline Ramos Poelaert and Santa Domingo-based Francisco Batlle are also praised by clients. Named individuals are based in Paris, unless stated otherwise.
Testimonials
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‘The SPB team has an exceptional combination of experience and specialised skills, allowing them to address a wide range of legal matters with depth and effectiveness.'
‘Raúl Mañón and Jose Ricardo Feris, in addition to their in-depth knowledge of international arbitration, stand out for deeply understanding the client's needs and adapt very easily to any requirement and under any legislation.'
Key clients
- Peru
- Ecuador
Work highlights
- Represented the Republic of Peru in five ICSID arbitrations, including three cases arising out of Peru’s alleged breaches of a concession agreement entered into with Metro de Lima Linea 2.
- Represented the Republic of Ecuador in an absolute victory in an UNCITRAL investment treaty arbitration brought by WorleyParsons International.