Javier H.
Rubinstein

Representation of Mexican investor group in €500 million investor-state arbitration against Kingdom of Spain, arising out of Europe’s first-ever resolution of a financial investor.

Representation if UK insurance brokerage company in ICC arbitration in Brazil involving an M&A dispute arising from the acquisition of a Brazilian health benefits business

Representation of Australian manufacturer in ICC arbitration involving a German distributor.

Representation of energy company in connection with ICDR arbitration seeking termination of long-term gas supply contract.

Representation of U.S. biotech company in ICDR arbitration alleging breach of contract against Brazilian manufacturer.

Representation of consortium of U.S. investors against German pharma company in ICC arbitration alleging breach of contract in connection with large M&A transaction.

Successful representations of top world-ranked men and women tennis players in doping-related arbitrations brought pursuant to the ATP and WTA Rules, and successful appeal of first-ever sanction imposed on a professional tennis player at a Grand Slam tournament for failure to perform at a “professional standard.”

Compañía de Aguas del Aconquija S.A. and Vivendi Universal S.A. (formerly Compañía de Aguas del Aconquija, S.A. and Compagnie Générale des Eaux) v. Argentine Republic (defense of the Argentine Republic in the Vivendi II merits phase, involving claims for breach of Argentine/French BIT in connection with water concession in the province of Tucuman).

Representation of the Argentine Republic in multiple ICSID and ad hoc arbitrations arising from Argentina’s 2001 fiscal crisis, covering multiple sectors. Cases included, among others:

• CMS Gas Transmission Company v. Argentine Republic (annulment proceedings before Ad Hoc Committee) (gas transportation)
• LG&E v. Argentine Republic (electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply)
• AES v. Argentine Republic (electricity generation and distribution)
• Suez and Interagua v. Argentine Republic (water distribution and waste treatment)
• National Grid v. Argentine Republic (electricity generation and
• distribution)
• BG Group Plc v. Argentine Republic (natural gas distribution)

Cargill, Inc. v. United Mexican States (representation of Claimant in ICSID arbitration against Mexico arising from adoption of a tax on beverages containing high fructose corn syrup, alleging breach of NAFTA obligations, including FET, national treatment and denial of justice, resulting in award of $77 million)

USATF/IAAF Arbitration (representation of U.S. Track and Field federation in arbitration against international track and field federation before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, enabling the USA to retain its 2000 Gold Medal in the men’s 4x100 track relay)

Credit card royalty Arbitration (successful representation of major U.S. credit card issuer in ICC arbitration involving royalty dispute between the issuer and its franchisee in Israel)

U.S./European Futures Exchange Arbitration (successful representation of the largest U.S. futures exchange in an ICC arbitration against the largest European futures exchange that successfully obtained access to source code for futures trading platform)

Peruvian M&A Arbitration (successful representation of U.S. telecoms company in UNCITRAL arbitration seeking indemnity against seller of Peruvian corporation for undisclosed liabilities)

Venezuelan Telecoms Arbitration (successful representation of U.S. telecoms provider in ICC arbitration against Venezuelan long distance carrier relating to interconnection dispute)

Brazil/China Sale of Goods Arbitration (successful representation of Brazilian steel manufacturer in ICC arbitration against Singaporean purchaser arising from dispute over sale of goods)

Colombian Franchise Arbitration (successful representation of U.S. credit card franchisor in connection with ICC arbitration against Colombian franchisee for breach of franchise agreement)

German/Swedish Joint Venture Arbitration (successful defense of major German IT company in $100 million arbitration before ICC Court of International Arbitration brought by Swedish automotive/aerospace company arising from joint venture dispute, resulting in defense award and awarding of full costs)

German IT Arbitration (successful representation of major German bank in connection with UNCITRAL Rules arbitration arising from joint venture dispute)

French Sale of Business Arbitration (successful representation of Dutch seller of French company in ICC arbitration against French buyer involving various post-closing disputes arising from environmental liabilities)

Kyrgyz Hotel Joint Venture Arbitration (successful representation of major U.S. hotel chain in ICC arbitration arising out of joint venture dispute involving construction of luxury hotel in Kyrgyz Republic)

Greek Casino Arbitration (successful representation of major U.S. gaming vendor in parallel ICC/LCIA arbitrations arising from joint venture dispute involving construction and operation of casino in Greece)