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.

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.

Counsel to Venezuela regarding the construction of the Isla Margarita Airport in Venezuela.

Representing Venezuela in a dispute arising out of the alleged nationalization of companies that provided oil support services.

Counsel to Venezuela regarding the alleged expropriation of a bank in Venezuela. The case was ultimately dismissed with no liability for our client.

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.

Representing Venezuela in an ICSID annulment proceeding regarding the expropriation of an iron-processing plant.

Counsel to Venezuela in the annulment portion of the case, which involved the expropriation of a iron-processing facility in Venezuela.