Highlighted Cases

Confidential · Acting as Emergency Arbitrator on an arbitration conducted under the Rules of the Arbitration Center of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce, in a dispute arising out of a multimillion dollar international sale of goods contract.

Confidential · Acting as Emergency Arbitrator on an arbitration conducted under the Rules of the Arbitration Center of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce, in a dispute arising out of a multimillion dollar international sale of goods contract.

Alberto Carrizosa et al. v. Republic of Colombia · Counsel to Claimants in a dispute for the expropriation of a financial entity.

OI European Group B.V. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Counsel to Venezuela on annulment as well as resisting enforcement in the District Court for the District of Columbia. We obtained the first stay of enforcement of an ICSID award in US courts, despite the ad-hoc Committee lifting the stay of enforcement. Impact:  $US 1,200,000,000

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute arising out of a contract for the assembly of high-tech visual equipment.

Confidential · Proceedings under the ICDR rules between a Chilean buyer and a Korean seller of industrial steel (sole arbitrator).

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian distributor of heavy equipment in an arbitration with a US manufacturer pursuant to the ICDR Rules. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Representing a consortium in an ICC arbitration against a large contractor in a dispute arising out of the breach of an EPC contract for the construction of port facilities in Colombia.

Confidential · Representing a group of shareholders of two Latin-American airlines in a Miami seated ICC arbitration arising out of the breach of a shareholders agreement and a purchase of shares agreement.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in proceedings arising out of a dispute in relation to remediation works on land reclaimed from the Mediterranean Sea.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute between a Swiss operator and an Italian purchaser for the transportation of green-certified electricity.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute between a European JV and another European JV arising out of a contract for the construction and delivery of railroad engines and cars.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute arising out of a contract for the construction of a new magnesium oxide plant in the Dead Sea.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute between two international broadcasting companies arising out of the alleged breach of undertakings to the European Commission in order to obtain clearance of EU merger proceedings.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute arising out of a force majeure event preventing the delivery of electricity from Switzerland to Italy.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute between a French operator of electricity grids and an Italian shipper relating to interconnection fees.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute between a Danish Company and an Italian Company arising out of a contract for the sale of defence equipment.

Confidential · Counsel for Respondent in a dispute arising out of a contract for the consolidation of airfares in Europe between a European airline and a UK consolidator.

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian purchaser of debt in a Portuguese-language arbitration brought by a large Brazilian bank regarding claims under the purchase and sale agreement, administered by the ICC, amounts confidential. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Proceedings under the ICC rules between a French general contractor and a Brazilian subcontractor regarding a powerline construction project in Ethiopia.

Confidential · Proceedings under the ICC rules between an Argentine owner and a Brazilian contractor regarding a powerline and power station construction project in Argentina, and annulment proceedings before the Uruguayan courts regarding the award.

Confidential · Lead Attorney in an ICC arbitration against a State-owned company in the mining sector. The arbitration was both treaty and contract-based.

Confidential · Representing a consortium in an ICC arbitration against a large contractor in a dispute arising out of the breach of an EPC contract for the construction of port facilities in Colombia. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Three proceedings under the ICC rules between an Argentine oil and gas company and the Republic of Turkmenistan.

Confidential · Proceedings under the ICC rules between the sellers and buyers of a funeral services company (chair of the tribunal).

Confidential · Two proceedings under the ICC rules related to the construction of two separate prison complexes in Argentina.

Confidential · Proceedings under the ICC rules between a US contractor, a US employer, and the Spanish owner of the US employer regarding a project in Ecuador (sole arbitrator).

Tethyan Copper Company Pty Ltd. v. Government of Balochistan · Representing Balochistan in a case brought by a joint venture owned by Barrick Gold and Antofagasta Minerals regarding alleged breach of contract in denial of a mining lease. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Proceedings under the ICC rules between a minority shareholder from the British Virgin Islands and the US controlling shareholders of a Florida corporation, and award recognition proceedings before the US courts.

Siemens Industry, Inc. v. Bertolla, et al. · Represented Mr. Bertolla in a lawsuit for fraud and civil theft brought by an affiliate of the Siemens companies in the courts of Florida and related to an ICC arbitration in Paris. Impact:  Confidential

Triangulo Pisos e Paineis, Ltda. v. BR-111 Imports & Exports, Inc. · Representation of a hardwood flooring manufacturer in a dispute with its distributor regarding unpaid invoices, warranty claims, and ownership of a trademark. We prevailed in the arbitration then successfully confirmed the award in a decision that recognized the absence of a motion to vacate under the Panama Convention. Later, we successfully pierced the corporate veil and held one successor entity liable, as well as one of the two shareholders. Impact:  $US 13,500,000

Confidential · Represented Brazilian operator of a gas power plant against a US-based contractor regarding the installation of a turbine under a EPC contract. Impact:  $US 15,000,000

Jindal Steel Bolivia S.A. v. Empresa Siderurgica del Mutun · Represented a Bolivian instrumentality and the State in a dispute in two related ICC arbitrations with an Indian mining company regarding rights related to a mining concession in Bolivia. After successfully defending the instrumentality's decision to execute one of the guarantees, we advised on the successful set aside of the portion of the award that invalidated the execution of the other guarantee. Impact:  $US 80,000,000

Confidential · Represented Brazilian distributor of automotive products in an ICC arbitration related to a joint venture agreement, amount claimed confidential. Impact:  $US 100,000,000

Huntington Ingalls v. Ministry of Defense of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented the Ministry of Defense in a dispute regarding the overhaul of two warships. Representation included litigation with Crystallex International Corp. regarding the proceeds of a trust in New York as well as resisting enforcement efforts by Huntington Ingalls. We obtained a rare dismissal of a petition to recognize the award in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Impact:  $US 500,000,000

Daniel W. Kappes and Kappes, Cassiday & Associates v. Republic of Guatemala · Representing the Guatemala in a dispute that arose out of the alleged violation the CAFTA-DR due to the application of the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention.

TECO Guatemala Holdings LLC v. República de Guatemala · Representing the Guatemala in an ICSID annulment proceeding in a dispute that arose out of the alleged violation of certain regulatory framework for setting tariffs for distribution of energy.

Sempra Energy International v Republic of Argentina · Counsel to Respondent in ICSID annulment proceeding.

Ambiente Ufficio S.p.A. and others v. Republic of Argentina · Counsel to Respondent in a collective dispute brought by bondholders.

Compañía de Aguas del Aconquija S.A. and Vivendi Universal S.A. v. Republic of Argentina · Counsel to Respondent in ICSID annulment proceeding.

Astrida Benita Carrizosa v Republic of Colombia · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute for the expropriation of a financial entity.

Confidential · Currently representing a Latin America State in an ICSID arbitration (Annulment Proceedings) and in an ICSID Additional Facility Mechanism arbitration.

Longreef Investments A.V.V. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Representating Venezuela in an annulment proceeding in a dispute that arose out of the alleged expropriation of a coffee company. Impact:  $US 50,000,000

Koch Minerals Sarl and Koch Nitrogen International Sarl v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Counsel to Venezuela in an annulment proceeding in a dispute that arose out of the alleged expropriation of the interests of the investor in a nitrogen-based fertilizer producer company. Impact:  $US 100,000,000

Tenaris and Talta v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Tenaris II) · Representing Venezuela in an ICSID annulment proceeding regarding the expropriation of an iron-processing plant. Impact:  $US 150,000,000

Vestey Group Ltd. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented Venezuela regarding the expropriation of a cattle farming operation. We discovered a flaw in the underlying asset that led to the claimant receiving over 20% less than offered on the date of expropriation. Impact:  $US 150,000,000

Tenaris and Talta v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Tenaris I) · Counsel to Venezuela in the annulment portion of the case, which involved the expropriation of a iron-processing facility in Venezuela. Impact:  $US 150,000,000

Valle Verde Sociedad Financiera S.L. c. Rep. Bolivariana de Venezuela · Counsel to Venezuela regarding the alleged expropriation of a bank in Venezuela. The case was ultimately dismissed with no liability for our client. Impact:  $US 200,000,000

Flughafen Zurich et. al. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Counsel to Venezuela regarding the construction of the Isla Margarita Airport in Venezuela. Impact:  $US 250,000,000

Saint Patrick Properties Corporation v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Representing Venezuela in a dispute arising out of the alleged nationalization of companies that provided oil support services. Impact:  $US 250,000,000

Quiborax S.A. et. al. v. Plurinational State of Bolivia · Counsel to Bolivia regarding a mining concession in the Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia. The award in this case is often cited as the first example of successfully convincing an ICSID tribunal that it has the power to reconsider prior findings. Impact:  $US 250,000,000

Blue Bank International Trust (Barbados) Ltd. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented Venezuela in a dispute brought by a Barbadian trust in relation to a hotel development in Venezuela. We obtained dismissed by the Tribunal with costs to Venezuela. This case was one of the first to analyze the requirements for a trustee to bring a claim under the ICSID Convention. Impact:  $US 250,000,000

Fabrica de Vidrios Los Andes, C.A. and Owens-Illinois de Venezuela, C.A. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Counsel to Venezuela in a case regarding the expropriation of glass manufacturing plants in Los Guayos and Valera. This is the first and only decision that found that Venezuela revoked its consent to arbitrate upon giving notice pursuant to Article 71. The case was dismissed in its entirety, resulting in a savings of more than USD 1 billion. Impact:  $US 1,000,000,000

Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik Uretim A.S. v. Pakistan · Counsel to Pakistan in annulment, revision, and enforcement proceedings related to one of the largest ICSID awards. After filing the first, successful second request for revision, the case settled with Pakistan paying no monetary compensation. The result saved Pakistan over USD 1.2 billion. We also achieved a stay of enforcement in the US courts, despite the ad-hoc Committee lifting the stay of enforcement, as well as discovery from the claimant's law firm pursuant to section 1782. Impact:  $US 1,200,000,000

Agroinsumos v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Representing Venezuela in a claim brought by an allegedly foreign investor for supposed investments in the food sector. Impact:  $US 5,000,000,000

Tethyan Copper Company Pty Ltd. v. Pakistan · Counsel to Pakistan in a claim brought by a joint venture owned by Barrick Gold and Antofagasta Minerals regarding the denial of a mining lease application in Pakistan. Impact:  $US 8,500,000,000

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian wind power company in a dispute with a Dutch company regarding transfer of technology and related proceedings where we successfully halted the execution on a letter of credit in Switzerland. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Represented a US uniform provider in numerous domestic arbitrations regarding the purchaser and sale of uniform services. Impact:  Various Amounts

Eco Tech Engenharia Ltda. v. Pothole Killers, LLC · Represented Brazilian lessee of heavy equipment in a dispute regarding a leasing contract. In related court proceedings, we successfully argued that interim awards are subject to the New York and Panama Conventions, one of the first such decisions. Impact:  $US 5,000,000

Alberto Carrizosa et al. v. Republic of Colombia · Counsel to Claimants in a dispute for the expropriation of a financial entity.

Confidential · Representing state-owned telecommunications company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules against a Florida company under the auspices of the ICC. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Proceedings under the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules between a Spanish consortium and a Costa Rican State entity related to the construction of educational facilities in Costa Rica (sole conciliator).

Investment bank v. an African country · Represented the bank in a proceeding related to claims for expropriation based on actions taken by the State. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Proceedings under the UNCITRAL rules, administered by the PCA, between a US consortium and a Costa Rican State-owned electricity company (chair of the tribunal).

Confidential · Court proceedings in Argentina relating to the requested enforcement of a UNCITRAL award in a dispute between a German reinsurance company and series of sovereign entities.

Spence International Investments et. al. v. Republic of Costa Rica · Representing certain claimant investors against Costa Rica in both the arbitration and judicial proceedings seeking vacatur of an interim award, relating to the expropriation of coastal real-property investments. Hired after the issuance of an interim award, we successfully obtained reconsideration of the award, resulting in millions of dollars in recovery for our clients. This is also one of the few, if only, cases to find that the time for service can be tolled under the Federal Arbitration Act. Impact:  $US 25,000,000

Luis Garcia Armas, et al. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented Venezuela in proceedings regarding an alleged Spanish investment in the food sector in Venezuela. We obtained one of the first orders for a funded claimant to post a security for costs. Impact:  $US 150,000,000

Manuel Garcia Armas, et al. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented Venezuela in proceedings regarding an alleged Spanish investment in the food sector in Venezuela. We obtained one of the first orders for a funded claimant to post a security for costs. The Tribunal later dismissed the claims in their entirety. Impact:  $US 250,000,000

PDVSA Servicios S.A. v. Petrosaudi International Ltd. · Counsel to an affiliate of the Venezuelan State-owned hydrocarbons company regarding a claim for damages related to the repair, maintenance, and operation of an offshore gas drilling rig. Impact:  $US 500,000,000

Serafín Garcia Armas, et al. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented Venezuela in proceedings regarding an alleged Spanish investment in the food sector in Venezuela. Impact:  $US 1,200,000,000

Energoalians TOB v. Republic of Moldova · This investor-state dispute relates to shareholding claims in an electricity production company arising out of an arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty. GST LLP is representing Moldova.

Confidential · Advised Brazilian group in an arbitration regarding a share purchase agreement. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian shareholder of a closely held corporation in regarding the distribution of perfumes and related products. Impact:  $US 5,000,000

Denarii Systems, LLC v. Arab, et al. · Representation of two individual defendants in a claim initiated by a former employer related to theft of trade secrets and violation of federal laws regarding access to servers, counterclaims included unauthorized recordings (invasion of privacy) and whistleblower claims. Impact:  $US 500,000

BRFibra Inc. v. BRFibra Telecommunications LLC, et al. · Represented the plaintiff in a case for civil theft, fraud, and corporate governance issues arising from the telecommunications sector, including a parallel proceeding in Federal court in regards to certain intellectual property. Impact:  $US 10,000,000

Comparelli, et al. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Representing the Republic in relation to the alleged expropriation of a petrochemical plant in Venezuela. Impact:  $US 100,000,000

Alberto Carrizosa et al. v. Republic of Colombia · Counsel to Claimants in a dispute for the expropriation of a financial entity.

CLA Direct, Inc. v. Bariven S.A., et al · Representing subsidiaries of the Venezuelan State-owned hydrocarbons company in a contract dispute in the Southern District of Texas. Impact:  $US 2,740,136

Impact Fluid Solutions LP v. Bariven S.A., et al. · Representing subsidiaries of the Venezuelan State-owned hydrocarbons company in a contract dispute in the Southern District of Texas. Impact:  $US 5,645,200

Enerset Electric Ltd. v. Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A., et al. · Representing Venezuelan State-owned hydrocarbons company and its subsidiary in a contract dispute in the Southern District of Texas. Impact:  $US 13,000,000

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian construction company in an arbitration regarding damages claimed under a consulting contract. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Formerly represented a Latin American State and its instrumentality in a high-profile international arbitration and litigation.

Confidential · Advising State and its instrumentality in the enforcement of a foreign judgment in the territory of another State.

Confidential · Represented an American equipment dealer in an arbitration with a large Brazilian contractor regarding importation and tax issues. The case resulted in a confidential settlement. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Counsel for Argentinean investor in securities related arbitration regarding the management of a portfolio of securities. Impact:  $US 14,000,000

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian manufacturer in an arbitration with a large US buyer of white line appliances. Impact:  $US 1,500,000

Huntington Ingalls v. Ministry of Defense of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented the Ministry of Defense in a dispute regarding the overhaul of two warships. Representation included litigation with Crystallex International Corp. regarding the proceeds of a trust in New York as well as resisting enforcement efforts by Huntington Ingalls. We obtained a rare dismissal of a petition to recognize the award in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Impact:  $US 500,000,000

Huntington Ingalls v. Ministry of Defense of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented the Ministry of Defense in a dispute regarding the overhaul of two warships. Representation included litigation with Crystallex International Corp. regarding the proceeds of a trust in New York as well as resisting enforcement efforts by Huntington Ingalls. We obtained a rare dismissal of a petition to recognize the award in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Impact:  $US 500,000,000

Confidential · Counsel for Claimant in a dispute between an Italian purchaser and a Chinese seller arising out of a contract for the development and delivery of earth-moving heavy machinery.

BRFibra Inc. v. BRFibra Telecommunications LLC, et al. · Represented the plaintiff in a case for civil theft, fraud, and corporate governance issues arising from the telecommunications sector, including a parallel proceeding in Federal court in regards to certain intellectual property. Impact:  $US 10,000,000

Environmental Solutions do Brasil v. RLC Technologies, Inc. · Dispute regarding the purchase and sale of a specialized environmental remediation machine. Impact:  $US 2,500,000

Environmental Solutions do Brasil v. RLC Technologies, Inc. · Dispute regarding the purchase and sale of a specialized environmental remediation machine. Impact:  $US 2,500,000

JAMA Software, Inc. v. QA Systems GmbH · Dispute regarding payment of commissions for the sale of software licenses in Europe. Impact:  $US 2,500,000

Rodolfo Enrique Jimenez, et al v. Luisa Palacios, et al. · Represented members of the boards of directors of the CITGO companies in proceedings before the Delaware courts. Impact:  Not Quantified

Rodolfo Enrique Jimenez, et al v. Luisa Palacios, et al. · Represented members of the boards of directors of the CITGO companies in proceedings before the Delaware courts. Impact:  Not Quantified

Confidential · Proceedings under the rules of the Argentina-US AmCham among an Argentine company, its Canadian customer, and the Canadian issuer of a performance bond, related to an IT development project.

Various · Enforcement of various foreign judgments in Florida courts to collect on millions of dollars that had been hidden by the debtors. Impact:  Not Quantified

U.S. property owner v. Libya · Represented a United States property owner in litigation against Libya for expropriation of land without compensation by the Gaddafi Regime. Impact:  Not Quantified

Confidential · Advised Ecuadorian company in an arbitration with a Swiss company under the Rules of the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Represented various directors and relief defendants in two enforcement proceedings in Massachusetts related to a multi-level marketing business. Impact:  Various Amounts

Confidential · Represented a Brazilian agricultural cooperative in a dispute regarding access to certain agricultural products. Impact:  Confidential

Confidential · Counsel to executives named in a high value arbitration of corporate law issues for a major Brazilian construction company. Impact:  Confidential

In re Bandagro Bonds Litigation · Representing Venezuela in relation to the attempted enforcement of certain fraudulent bonds. We prevailed on a request for the bonds to be destroyed as fraudulent, leading to a multi-billion dollar savings for our client. Impact:  $US 8,000,000,000

Huntington Ingalls v. Ministry of Defense of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · Represented the Ministry of Defense in a dispute regarding the overhaul of two warships. Representation included litigation with Crystallex International Corp. regarding the proceeds of a trust in New York as well as resisting enforcement efforts by Huntington Ingalls. We obtained a rare dismissal of a petition to recognize the award in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Impact:  $US 500,000,000

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute between an international travel agency and an international organization relating to the performance of worldwide travel services.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute arising out of a contract for the operation and maintenance of satellites.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute for a breach of a contract entered into by an Italian shipbuilder and a Russian private party for the construction of a 200ft yacht.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute arising out of a sponsorship agreement relating to a tennis tournament.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in a dispute arising out of a supply agreement in relation to a European Hockey championship.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute for the breach of a contract entered into by a European State and a consortium of European companies for the construction of frigates.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in Ad Hoc proceedings between a JV and an Asian State arising out of a dispute in relation to the construction of a road in Asia.

Confidential · Ad-hoc proceedings between a Spanish entity and a Venezuelan State-owned fishing enterprise regarding work performed on a fishing boat.

Confidential · Counsel to Claimant in Ad Hoc proceedings between a JV and an Asian State arising out of a dispute in relation to the construction of a road in Asia.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent dispute arising out of a force majeure event preventing the delivery of electricity from Switzerland to Italy.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute between a Chinese Company and an Italian Company arising out of a contract for the delivery of turbines.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute arising out of a share purchase agreement between an English company and Chinese company.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute for the breach of a contract entered into by a European State and a consortium of European companies for the construction of battleships.

Confidential · Counsel to Respondent in a dispute between an athlete and a national Federation concerning the right to participate in the Olympic Games.

Confidential · Proceedings under the AAA commercial rules between a US and a Panamanian entity, related to air transportation services (sole arbitrator).

Confidential · Proceedings under the AAA rules between a US insurance company and a Brazilian construction company regarding a port infrastructure project.

Confidential · Proceedings under the AAA construction rules, administered by ICDR, between a US owner and an Antiguan builder, related to the construction of a university building in Antigua and Barbuda (chair of the tribunal).

Italian Olympic Committee & Spanish Olympic Committee v. International Sailing Federation · Counsel for Claimants in a dispute relating to the exercise of discretionary powers and the applicable rules by the ISAF International Jury with regard the disqualification of a team.

Calder and Jarvis v FISA · Counsel to Claimant in a field of play-related dispute.

Various · Various applications pursuant to 28 USC § 1782 seeking documents and testimony for use in foreign proceedings in Germany, Argentina, Bolivia, Pakistan, and Brazil. We have won such orders in New York, DC, Florida, and other states. Impact:  Not Quantified