Bolstering its international arbitration offering across Latin America, Cuatrecasas’ burgeoning practice in Mexico is led by René Irra, whose ‘leadership in the market is unquestioned’. Irra has been particularly active in the construction, infrastructure and energy fields in recent years, and is well-versed in acting as party counsel, arbitrator and as an expert on Mexican law in proceedings outside Mexico. Moreover, the practice bench was further strengthened with the promotion of experienced senior associate Miguel Ángel Ortiz to the partnership in April 2023. The department collaborates closely with the firm’s offices throughout Latin America (and the Iberian peninsula) on relevant cross-border cases, with clients -particularly those across the energy and projects segments- look to the firm as a one-stop-shop for transactional matters and any subsequent disputes. Key support is provided by intermediate associate Iván Esquivel.

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‘René Irra has built a formidable practice, his leadership in the market is unquestionable. Cuatrecasas in Mexico is taking a very strong position in the dispute resolution market.’
‘I have had the opportunity to see the work of the refereeing team and it is exceptional. There is teamwork and a high level of knowledge and commitment to their clients.’
‘I think practitioners René Irra and Iván Esquivel are very outstanding. Their level of preparation for briefs and hearings in arbitrations is superlative.’