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Alfonso represents international corporations in the US, Europe, and Latin America, in addition to individuals, States and state-owned entities. His practice focuses on complex disputes within infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, software and construction. As a litigator, Alfonso has considerable experience in international arbitrations, both investor-state and commercial, as well as US state and federal court proceedings. Fluent in English, Spanish and French, and dual-trained in common and civil law, Alfonso offers a unique, globally informed and nuanced approach to dispute resolution.
Alfonso brings a unique understanding of international legal frameworks and a proven ability to bridge cultural differences, making him an invaluable asset in complex cross-border disputes. His practice focuses on representing clients in high-stakes construction and infrastructure disputes, encompassing international arbitrations - both investor-state and commercial - and proceedings in US state and federal courts.
Clients rely on Alfonso for his expertise in critical sectors, including the development and construction of power plants, international railways, and dams. He also has significant experience handling intricate indemnity disputes under New York law, providing crucial support for projects with complex contractual arrangements.
His deep expertise in investor-state arbitration is particularly noteworthy, underscored by his trial experience in a USD 400 million ad-hoc PCA case against two Western European states. This experience, combined with his trilingual fluency in English, Spanish and French, and dual training in common and civil law traditions, positions Alfonso to navigate the most challenging international legal landscapes.
Alfonso provides clients with strategic, globally informed advocacy designed to achieve favorable outcomes and mitigate risk in their most critical construction and infrastructure ventures.
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