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Foreign investors harmed by trade measures may find relief by bringing investment arbitration claims
12 November 2020
Senior AssociateMexico City
Email orlando.cabrera@hoganlovells.com
Phone +52 55 5091 0087
Fax +52 55 5091 0123
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Practice groupLitigation, Arbitration, and Employment
Leveraging his knowledge of common and civil law jurisdictions, and his fluency in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, Orlando F. Cabrera C. counsels international arbitration clients seamlessly across borders and languages.
Having studied law in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, Orlando draws on his deep understanding of complex domestic and international disputes to effectively represent clients in ICSID, ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL arbitrations throughout Latin America, North America, and Europe.
With more than 10 years of experience, Orlando, a listed arbitrator by the Arbitration Center of the Lima Chamber of Commerce and the International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration, advises governments and corporate investors on dispute resolution and political risk management.
Approaching each matter with profound intellectual curiosity, Orlando, an associate to the Madrid Court of Arbitration, represents clients in mining, energy, telecommunications, finance, construction, transport, national security, real estate assets, and government contracting.
Orlando, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and former Board Secretary of CIArb's North American Branch (NAB), frequently writes, speaks, and organizes events on international arbitration. He currently serves as a Young ICCA Events Coordinator.
Prior to joining the Hogan Lovells Mexico City office, Orlando started in the international arbitration practice of the firm's Miami office. He divides his time between these two offices. Orlando also previously served as a legal intern in the New York State Supreme Court.
Education
LL.M., New York University School of Law, 2017
LL.B., Universidad de las Américas Puebla, 2009
Exchange Law Student, Université de Montréal, 2008
Memberships
Former Board Secretary, North American Branch (NAB) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Member, Rising Arbitrators Initiative
Member, Arbitration Committee, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Events Coordinator, Young ICCA
Bar admissions and qualifications
Mexico
Representing a North American gas pipeline company in two LCIA arbitrations and related court proceedings against a Latin American State entity concerning contract termination.
Acting as an arbitral secretary in an ICDR arbitration under the laws of California and the seat in San Diego.
Representing a Spanish investor in an ICSID arbitration against a Latin American country. The dispute concerns a vehicle technical review concession.
Representing a Latin American country in an ICSID arbitration related to the expropriation of real estate assets for the development of an ecotourism project.
Representing a Latin American country in an ICSID arbitration related to the expropriation of a mining concession.
Representing a Latin American country in an ICSID arbitration related to the expropriation and unfair treatment of a brokerage house.
Representing a Jamaican investor in an UNCITRAL arbitration against a Caribbean country. The dispute concerns the expropriation of a waste management facility.
Represented a gas company in an ICC arbitration arising out of a gas supply contract.*
Represented a Mexican company in an ICC arbitration arising out of a joint venture agreement breached by a French company. The seat of arbitration was Zurich, Switzerland.*
Representing a Spanish investor in an ICSID arbitration against a Central American country related to the revocation of permits of a food processing company.
*Matter handled prior to joining Hogan Lovells.
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