CMS has strengthened its arbitration practice, integrated within its Litigation and Arbitration services and the CMS Ibero-American Arbitration Group, to address increasingly complex, cross-border disputes with significant economic and reputational impacts on companies. The practice is led by José María Rojí, a partner at CMS in Spain, and Rodrigo Campero, a partner at CMS in Chile.
The increasing complexity of business operations and the internationalization of trade relations have solidified arbitration as a key mechanism for dispute resolution, particularly in high-value corporate transactions. These disputes often arise from transaction structuring, pricing, the allocation of economic risks, and post-closing liabilities.
Added to this is the evolution of business contracts themselves, which are becoming increasingly extensive and sophisticated, structured according to international practices and standards, and governed by their own contractual framework. Their correct interpretation requires proven practical experience, as well as a thorough analysis of documentary and expert evidence, making arbitration a particularly suitable framework for this type of dispute.
In response to this context, CMS articulates its arbitration strategy through the Ibero-American Arbitration Group, which strengthens an already consolidated and recognized arbitration practice in Ibero-America, characterized by its strategic approach, strong sectoral knowledge, and ability to coordinate teams across multiple jurisdictions. The practice combines in-depth knowledge of the local legal framework with the reach of CMS’s international network, enabling it to offer coherent solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client and market.
The Ibero-American Arbitration Group promotes close collaboration between CMS offices in Europe and Latin America, fostering coordinated action on complex matters and strengthening the firm’s ability to offer integrated advice in cross-border arbitrations.
The team, comprised of lawyers from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Peru, and Portugal, advises on all phases of arbitration, from drafting and negotiating arbitration agreements to managing national and international proceedings, representing clients before arbitration support tribunals, and seeking recognition and enforcement of awards. Furthermore, its professionals act both as counsel for parties and as arbitrators, providing a comprehensive and practical approach to dispute resolution.
One of the firm’s key strengths is its sector-specific approach, with extensive experience in disputes related to sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction and engineering, finance and banking, insurance, telecommunications, technology, healthcare and life sciences, real estate, and tourism, among others. This specialization allows the team to understand not only the applicable regulatory framework but also the specific operational and strategic challenges of each industry.
