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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP has an impressive track record in representing sovereigns and state-owned companies in big-ticket international arbitrations, including both investment treaty and commercial cases; it has, moreover, long maintained a policy of only representing sovereign states in investment arbitrations. As a result it's client roster in the region is replete with sovereigns, including Argentina, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, along with the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). The Latin America-facing international arbitration group is spread across its New York, Washington DC, Mexico City, Bogota and Buenos Aires offices. On the investment-treaty disputes front, the firm has handled some of the largest cases before ICSID, while on the commercial arbitrations side, it has continued to develop its presence, including cases before the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC). New York partner George Kahale is chairman of the firm and head of the international arbitration group, having led teams on numerous and sizeable cases involving Latin America. Managing partner of the Washington DC office Claudia Frutos-Peterson is a dedicated Latin America specialist, having represented an impressive number of sovereign states in investor-state arbitrations. Buenos Aires and New York-based Fernando Tupa and Bogota and New York-based Elisa Botero, are also key members of the team, particularly in investor-state disputes.
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‘The team of Curtis couldn't be better. Their different abilities come together to meet our needs perfectly. Elisa Botero has her hands on the facts and works closely with us. Fernando Tupa appears only when is necessary and works on the law. Yet he is fantastic. And Claudia Frutos directs the team. She is also present and knows the case.’
‘Claudia Frutos: an expert on the field that leads the orchestra. She is a team player with excellent relations with the client. Elisa Botero: she is intelligent, experienced and committed. She has been our main point of contact and did a wonderful job. Her attention to detail is an asset. Fernando Tupa: a more reserved lawyer, always has an interesting comment on the law. In a hearing, these three are a delight to watch and also know how to collaborate with the client.’
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Key clients
- Republic of Colombia
- Dominican Republic
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Work highlights
- Represented the Republic of Panama in an ICSID arbitration commenced by two US companies under the US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement in connection with the construction of a women’s rehabilitation centre.
- Represented the Republic of Colombia in an ICSID case brought by two US corporations (and their joint-venture) under the Colombia-US Trade Promotion Agreement.
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