Chaffetz Lindsey Maintains Strong Chambers Latin America Recognition for International Arbitration

September 2026 — The 2027 Chambers & Partners Latin America Guide has once again recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration team in International Arbitration: International Counsel, highlighting the firm’s extensive experience handling complex disputes across Latin America and its broader international reach.

The team continues to be recognized among the top dozen firms in the ranking, alongside full-service, multi-office competitors. Chaffetz Lindsey lawyers handle arbitrations valued at more than US$15 billion across more than 20 jurisdictions worldwide and under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.

Chambers notes that the firm’s “esteemed international arbitration outfit offers valued expertise in Latin American mandates” and that the practice is “in high demand among prominent international and regional corporate groups” for its knowledge of commercial disputes, particularly those arising from infrastructure and construction claims.

Chambers has also recognized the contributions of several key members:

• Aníbal Sabater (Band 2): Renowned for his leadership in investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America, with a practice that also includes acting as arbitrator in complex regional disputes. One client noted that he “is very good at negotiating, knows the business extremely well and is exceptional with clients.”
• James Hosking (Band 4): Noted for his work in commercial and infrastructure construction arbitration in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Mexico, and also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases. A client observed that he “is very hands-on, provides good updates when needed and produces excellent written advocacy.”
• Yasmine Lahlou (Band 6): Recognized for her work on complex commercial disputes in Latin America. Chambers noted that she is “adept at handling commercial arbitrations in Latin America arising out of joint operating agreement disputes and construction claims.”

In addition, Aníbal Sabater has been ranked Band 1 for his arbitrator expertise, highlighting his standing on both the counsel and arbitrator sides of international arbitration.

Chaffetz Lindsey lawyers have been deeply involved in Latin America-related disputes for decades, advising clients on complex cross-border commercial and investment disputes across the region. The team brings extensive experience and a nuanced understanding of infrastructure, construction, and investment disputes in jurisdictions including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Peru, and beyond. The team regularly advises clients on some of the region’s most complex cross-border commercial and investment disputes and is known for combining international arbitration expertise with deep familiarity with Latin American markets. In addition, the arbitration team maintains its separate recognition in Chambers Global, Chambers USA and Chambers Brazil.

To learn more about the firm’s International Arbitration practice, please visit our website or the Chambers Latin America profile.