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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle S.C. and its US offices have a strong presence in the Mexican international arbitration market with its Mexico City office playing a significant role in multi-jurisdictional teams (generally led from New York or Washington DC), and acting both in cases requiring Mexican law expertise and international disputes. The practice also has a robust commercial arbitration offering that continues to diversify in terms of the types of case handled and is experienced acting under the auspices of UNCITRAL, ICC and the AAA rules. Eloy Barbará de Parres heads the team and is particularly well known as counsel to state entities in the oil-and-gas sector. Javier Jiménez Gutiérrez is an experienced figure in commercial arbitration across various sectors; while Ricardo Mier y Teran is gaining impressive experience in acting for states, state-owned entities and private companies in arbitrations around the world. Associate Irene Cuéllar Araiza departed the firm in May 2023.

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  • 'Curtis's knowledge of the inner workings of our company gives them great added value. In addition to knowing our company in detail, Curtis and their lawyers have an excellent knowledge of the food industry. Curtis' lawyers are characterized by always having a very particular intellectual curiosity that leads them to analyze the best legal and litigation strategies in the matters they serve. The Curtis team stands out from its competitors, not only for the quality of its work, but for the human quality of its lawyers.'
  • 'The quality of the work of this firm is extraordinary. In addition, the CMP team is characterized by its proactivity, understanding of the industry, legal creativity, and problem solving in the most pragmatic way possible. The lawyers of this firm stand out for their integrity as professionals and their closeness to their clients. Javier Jiménez and Rodrigo Valverde are exceptional lawyers.'
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Key clients

  • Dominican Republic
  • Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)
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Work highlights

  • Representing The Dominican Republic in a UNCITRAL treaty-based arbitration against Michael Anthony Lee-Chin concerning environmental issues relating to the Santo Domingo area’s first waste management facility.
  • Acting for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and PDVSA in an investment arbitration against ConocoPhillips Petrozuata, which has developed into a substantial annulment case.
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