José Tam, who has extensive experience handling complex civil and commercial arbitration, leads the arbitration practice at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados. The team has a focus on commercial and investment arbitration both domestically and internationally, with recent work including shareholder disputes, governmental and regulatory affairs, and construction disputes. Key contact Luis Bedoya is experienced in international arbitration under the rules of the LCC, AMCHAM, ICC, UNCITRAL and ICSID, with colleague Italo Carrano specialising in construction disputes. Arturo Aza is experienced in proceedings against governmental entities, while Jorge Alvarado specialises in complex arbitration. Associate Julio Olórtegui‘s recent work includes arbitration proceedings in the energy and mining sectors.

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  • ‘The characteristic of this practice is the teamwork that allows them to deal with complex controversies from different angles and specialties. The team gives each case very close and highly coordinated attention with each client.’

  • ‘The firm's lawyers have extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution. This experience allows them to face each case in a personalised way and attend to each specific case.'

  • 'The two lawyers I work with the most are: José Tam, who has extensive experience and knowledge that allows him to develop the best strategies for each case. Martín Chocano, who is very dedicated to the attention of each case and to meet the specific needs of each client.’

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José Tam