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Counsel for Argentinean investor in securities related arbitration regarding the management of a portfolio of securities.
International Arbitration
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.
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.
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Represented a Brazilian shareholder of a closely held corporation in regarding the distribution of perfumes and related products.
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Represented a Brazilian manufacturer in an arbitration with a large US buyer of white line appliances.
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Proceedings under the ICDR rules between a Chilean buyer and a Korean seller of industrial steel (sole arbitrator).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agroinsumos v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Representing Venezuela in a claim brought by an allegedly foreign investor for supposed investments in the food sector.
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.
