At Garrigues, the arbitration team is sought for its assistance in construction, insurance, telecoms and public contracts disputes. Involved in local and international arbitrations before the ICC and ICSID, the group is jointly led by Hugo Forno Flórez, who is experienced in civil and contractual disputes, and Melissa Nuñez Santti, who has extensive experience in the negotiation and defence of commercial claims. Senior associate Hugo Forno Odria is knowledgeable in international and corporate law, and associate Kevin Villanueva represents clients in insurance and investment cases.

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  • ‘We recommend Melissa Nuñez for her knowledge of the legal and judicial system.'

Key clients

  • Republic of Peru
  • Telefonica del Perú
  • Sinohydro Corporation Limited
  • Cibernos Consulting
  • Kapsh Trafficcom Transportation
  • Pacífico Seguros
  • Productos Roche QF
  • Cosapi
  • Korea National Oil Corporation
  • Posco International Corporation
  • SK Innovation
  • Korea National Oil Corporation
  • Veolia Servicios Perú
  • Peruana de Moldeados
  • Banco de Crédito del Perú
  • Arsiza Contratistas Generales

Work highlights

  • Represented the Republic of Peru in a treaty-based arbitration before the ICSID.
  • Representing the Republic of Peru in an investment arbitration initiated by Quanta Services Netherlands.
  • Representing the Republic of Peru in an investment arbitration before ICSID.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hugo Forno Flórez, Melissa Núñez Santti