Chambers Latin America 2023 Ranks Chaffetz Lindsey’s International Arbitration Practice Among Best in the Region

August 2022 – The recently released Chambers & Partners Latin America 2023 rankings once again recognized Chaffetz Lindsey’s international arbitration practice as a standout among elite firms and lawyers across the region. Chambers praises Chaffetz Lindsey’s practice as an “esteemed international arbitration outfit [that] offers valued expertise in Latin American mandates” and one that is “in high demand among prominent international and regional corporate groups for its knowledge of commercial disputes.” Chaffetz Lindsey is the only Americas-based boutique firm included in the rankings.

Clients highlighted the firm’s impressive organization, reliability and the comfort the team engenders.

Chaffetz Lindsey is one of the only firms that feature four individually ranked partners, all of whom have been recognized in the International Counsel ranking table. Aníbal Sabater has also earned special recognition as a leading arbitrator on the Arbitrators in International Counsel ranking table. Chambers provided comments on the following members of the team:

• Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognised by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice includes solid expertise assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region. Lauding his skills as counsel, one client declares: “He has a lot of practical experience in arbitration. He can provide advice on the law as well as on how to move. He is also very calm and his reasoning is rational.”
• James Hosking continues to assist key clients with commercial and infrastructure construction disputes in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Mexico. He also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases. “James Hosking is super sophisticated. He knows how to approach hot issues, and goes to the core of each matter,” points out a market onlooker.
• Yasmine Lahlou is adept at handling commercial arbitrations in Latin America arising out of joint operating agreement disputes and construction claims. Lauding her solid expertise, one client declares: “Yasmine Lahlou delivers a very strong service and she is one of the best in her field.”
• David Lindsey enjoys a wealth of experience acting on Latin American arbitration cases before various arbitral panels. He possesses solid expertise advising oil and gas and construction companies on commercial disputes arising from joint operating agreements and EPC contracts.

To view the firm’s International Arbitration profile, please visit our website or the Chambers Latin America website.

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Chambers Latin America ranks the top law firms and lawyers across the region based on in-depth research conducted throughout the year and determined through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. Read more about Chambers’ methodology here.