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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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The Latin America practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has an all-round market-leading reputation in which the international arbitration team plays a significant part. The group has landed roles in some of the largest investment and commercial arbitrations to involve Latin American entities, including a significant number of engagements from sovereign states such as the Republic of Argentina and a range of state-owned companies. The team has a fine record in oil and gas (including LNG), and mining and metals disputes. Ari MacKinnon is a real force in international arbitration and has a primary focus on Latin America, conducting matters in both English and Spanish. Jeffrey Rosenthal and Carmine Boccuzzi are also prominent international arbitration specialists with experience of Latin America disputes. Counsel Boaz Morag is also rated by clients. At associate level, Katie Gonzalez works primarily on Latin America-related matters, representing both sovereign and private entities.
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Testimonials
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- 'We retain Cleary for international arbitration cases. In this arena, it is an exceptional firm with very high standards and long experience. Cleary knows our company and its executives, is empathetic to our needs and flexible to our internal dynamics, which can be complex at times. In terms of service it is superior to similar firms.
- 'Ari Mackinnon, an excellent arbitration lawyer with considerable experience and total availability for his clients. His communication skills in Spanish are an invaluable plus in the region. Boaz Morag is an excellent technician who guarantees maximum depth and detail in legal arguments. He is a respected lawyer and a benchmark in his field.'
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Key clients
- Vale
- The Republic of Argentina
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Work highlights
- Acted for Vale in obtaining a multibillion-dollar LCIA award as a result of misrepresentations and corruption concerning a West African mining project.
- Represented the Republic of Argentina in obtaining (in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit) affirmation of the dismissal of claims to principal and interest as time-barred under the applicable New York statute of limitations, as well as the rejection of renewed pari passu claims.
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