Chambers Global:

Dispute Resolution

What the team is known for solid practice with experience acting on behalf of clients before judicial, administrative and arbitral bodies. International and domestic commercial arbitration features among the firm’s principal areas of expertise, often representing clients from the mining and oil and gas sectors.

Notable practitioners

Juan Sonoda is highlighted by sources as an “extraordinarily intelligent” practitioner who analyses issues in depth. Sonoda’s main area of specialisation is contractual disputes related to foreign investment and involving matters of international law.

Federico Godoy has significant experience advising domestic and international clients on arbitration proceedings. His expertise includes representing clients before the major arbitral institutions, as well as in cases under ad hoc rules. He is also the head of the firm’s Asia-Pacific desk.

Tax

What the team is known for Full-service firm handling a variety of tax mandates for clients from the energy and natural resources sector in particular. Noteworthy expertise advising on domestic and international tax planning and compliance. Additionally adept in both administrative proceedings and tax litigation.

Notable practitioners

Sources comment that Omar Beretta is “a very good lawyer.” He is a specialist in domestic and international tax planning and is particularly active providing advice to clients from the energy and natural resources sphere. Mandates related to corporate reorganisations and mining investment regimes also feature among his areas of strength.