Garrigues
Hugo Forno Flórez and Melissa Nuñez Santti jointly head the arbitration practice at Garrigues, where the team is highly experienced in representing clients in arbitrations before the ICSID and ICC. The practice’s sector experience includes construction, oil and gas, telecoms, mining and insurance, among others, and the team’s international capabilities are shown in its recent work for clients such as the Republic of Peru, with ICSID arbitrations based in Washington DC. Another key team member is senior associate Hugo Forno Odria, who joined the practice in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Depth in detail and handling of information as if it were their own, in addition to the passion with which they work.’
‘The plus of both partners is the direct dealing with them.’
‘I have had the opportunity to work with Hugo Forno and Melissa Nuñez. The distinguishing factor of this practice is summed up in the professional solvency of these colleagues and the leadership they exercise over the firm's dispute resolution practice. This results in a system of work with and for the client of hierarchy and sophistication in accordance with the highest international standards.’
‘Their training, experience, and high standards of professionalism are distinctive qualities that place this practice at the forefront of the Peruvian legal market.’
'Hugo Forno is, in my opinion, the most knowledgeable lawyer in the country. Hardly anyone has a legal view as complete and sharp at the same time, as his.'
Key clients
- Republic of Peru
- Cosapi
- Korea National Oil Corporation
- Posco International Corporation
- SK Innovation
- Korea National Oil Corporation
- Posco International Corporation
- SK Innovation Co.
- Veolia Servicios Perú
- Peruana de Moldeados
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Siemens
- Telefonica del Perú
- Siemens Westinghouse Services Company
- Siemens Energy
- Productos Roche QF
- Arsiza Contratistas Generales
Work highlights
- Represented the Republic of Peru in an investment arbitration initiated by Quanta Services Netherlands over the BIT concluded between Peru and the Netherlands.
- Represented six Korean companies in an ICC arbitration seated in Miami against a Peruvian state-owned company under an Exploration and Production Licence Agreement for an oil field in Peru.
- Represented the Republic of Peru in a treaty-based arbitration before ICSID, filed by Upland Oil & Gas and its Peruvian subsidiary regarding the Exploration and Production License Agreement executed with Perupetro.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hugo Forno Flórez, Melissa Núñez Santti