The arbitration practice at Miranda & Amado is headed by Mauricio Raffo, who has more than 25 years of experience in arbitration, with a specialism in investor-state arbitration. The team has particularly strong expertise in construction arbitration, with recent work examples including assisting Cumbra in an arbitration proceeding initiated by the Peruvian state, and acting as lead counsel for a major bank in several arbitrations concerning the performance of construction contracts and investment agreements. Other work includes representing a client in two landmark ICC arbitrations against the Republic of Peru. José Daniel Amado is a key contact for international arbitrations, while Cristina Ferraro‘s work focuses on the energy and extractive sectors. Luis Alonso Navarro handles investor-state disputes, and associate José Luis Repetto provides key support to the team.
Testimonials
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- ‘A highly trained team with extensive knowledge of arbitration issues and the ability to understand and deepen the specific aspects of the dispute very well.’
- ‘Miranda & Amado has a highly experienced team in investment arbitration against Peru and in commercial arbitrations that somehow involve Peru. Probably no other team in Peru has that experience.’
‘Experience and availability to work on the case.’
'The dispute team demonstrates agile collaboration between the client and the attorneys in charge.'
'Cristina Ferraro and Jose Luis Repetto are a cohesive team facing the process they are in charge of.'
Key clients
- Quanta Services Inc.
- APM Terminals Callao
- Autopista del Norte
- CUMBRA Perú
- Redes Andinas de Comunicaciones
- Red de Energía del Perú
- UNNA TRANSPORTE
- Lima Expresa
- Banco de la Nación
- Dessau International Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Redes Andinas de Comunicaciones, an international telecoms company, in two ICC arbitrations against the Republic of Peru which concluded with an award in Redes Andinas de Comunicaciones' favour.
- Advising Lima Expresa on an international arbitration (seated in Paris) against the Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima, regarding the validity of a concession contract and the breach of such contract.
- Advised Autopista del Norte on an ICSID arbitration proceeding against the Republic of Peru regarding delays to the construction of a major highway in northern Peru.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mauricio Raffo