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A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Roberto is experienced in administrative and civil law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eForeign Legal Consultant, Authorized to Practice law in Argentina (not licensed in Texas)\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberto represents clients in complex arbitrations before the World Bank Group\u0026rsquo;s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as in arbitration under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and International Chamber of Commerce rules. 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(owned by VINCI Highways) against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement. Lima is claiming the nullity of the concession based on the alleged imbalance of the economic terms of several agreements entered into during the contract execution. The case also involves construction claims against the City of Lima. It is a high-profile case, involving criminal proceedings against former mayors and government officials.{{ FIELD }}Representing a French company in a dispute under the France-Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi S.A. and Corporación América S.A. in an ICSID arbitration under the Peru-Argentina bilateral investment treaty, a concession contract for the construction and operation of the new airport in Cuzco, and a guaranty contract (Contrato Ley), involving the unlawful termination and unfair treatment provided to both investors. The Peruvian government has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the concession and its addenda.{{ FIELD }}Representing Gente Oil Ecuador Pte. Ltd in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration arising out of a dispute involving a risk service oil contract with Ecuador. The matter also includes allegations of corruption and fraud, including proceedings before criminal courts and the Comptroller Office (Contraloría).{{ FIELD }}Representing Reficar in an ICC arbitration against CB\u0026amp;I, an EPC contractor. The dispute concerns costs and delays in connection with the construction of a refinery in Colombia.{{ FIELD }}Representing Teinver S.A. in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina involving the nationalization of the two largest airlines in that country.{{ FIELD }}Representing Salini Impregilo SpA in three international arbitrations against Argentina involving its investments in a water management concession, a roadway concession and a bridge.{{ FIELD }}Representing Murphy Oil in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing a European company in a potential arbitration against a state and a state-owned energy company. The dispute concerns the nationalization of the energy company.{{ FIELD }}Represented Sempra Energy International in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses and in a potential arbitration against another South American country involving its investment in a power distribution company, and advised it in two ICC arbitrations.{{ FIELD }}Represented two American oil and gas companies in two ICSID arbitrations against Argentina, one of which involved claimant’s investment in two power plants and a natural gas field.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major American oil company in a multibillion-dollar U.S. claim against a South American state concerning the breach of a bilateral investment treaty, an oil concession agreement and an environmental claim initiated against the oil company in the courts of the South American state.{{ FIELD }}Represented City Oriente Limited in an ICSID contract arbitration against Ecuador and Petroecuador concerning the violation of an Oil Production Sharing Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global supplier of power plants in its arbitration claim involving an engineering, procurement and construction contract.{{ FIELD }}Represented Noble Energy, Inc. and MachalaPower Cia. Ltda. in their arbitration claim against a South American country concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty, an investment agreement and a concession contract for the construction and operation of a power plant.{{ FIELD }}Represented a telecommunications company in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the violation of a treaty and the nationalization of its concession contract with the Argentine Government.{{ FIELD }}Represented Camuzzi Internacional in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large international water company in its ICSID arbitration against Argentina.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major American energy company in preparing an ICSID arbitration against a Central American state concerning the breach of different contracts with distribution companies for the purchase of electricity.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major independent company in a potential LCIA arbitration under a Joint Operating Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advised Northrop Grumman in its US$200 million bidding to, and contract work for, the Argentine government.{{ FIELD }}Participated in an ICC arbitration initiated by Pérez Companc against Enersys.{{ FIELD }}Roberto Aguirre Luzi specializes in counseling multinational corporations on complex arbitration. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Roberto is experienced in administrative and civil law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\nForeign Legal Consultant, Authorized to Practice law in Argentina (not licensed in Texas)\n\nRoberto represents clients in complex arbitrations before the World Bank Group’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as in arbitration under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and International Chamber of Commerce rules. Roberto also has extensive experience in civil and administrative law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\nListed as a leading member of the international arbitration bar in the 2011 Global Arbitration Review 45 Under 45 rankings, Roberto has also been individually recognized by Chambers Latin America and featured in Who’s Who in International Arbitration.\nRoberto worked for five years as an associate for Marval, O’Farrell \u0026amp; Mairal before joining King \u0026amp; Spalding in 2003. He was born in San Juan, Argentina. Roberto is fluent in Spanish and English, and reads French, Italian and Portuguese. Roberto J Aguirre Luzi Partner Ranked for Latin America-wide arbitration, he is \"very skillful presenting arguments and cross-examining witnesses.”  Chambers Global 2017 “Knowledgeable, highly proactive attitude”; a “high-level bilingual lawyer.”  Chambers Latin America 45 Under 45  Global Arbitration Review, 2011  Who’s Who in International Arbitration University of Buenos Aires, Argentina  The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law Foreign Legal Consultant, Texas Bar of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina Representing a Linea Amarilla S.A.C. (owned by VINCI Highways) against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement. Lima is claiming the nullity of the concession based on the alleged imbalance of the economic terms of several agreements entered into during the contract execution. The case also involves construction claims against the City of Lima. It is a high-profile case, involving criminal proceedings against former mayors and government officials. Representing a French company in a dispute under the France-Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty. Representing Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi S.A. and Corporación América S.A. in an ICSID arbitration under the Peru-Argentina bilateral investment treaty, a concession contract for the construction and operation of the new airport in Cuzco, and a guaranty contract (Contrato Ley), involving the unlawful termination and unfair treatment provided to both investors. The Peruvian government has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the concession and its addenda. Representing Gente Oil Ecuador Pte. Ltd in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration arising out of a dispute involving a risk service oil contract with Ecuador. The matter also includes allegations of corruption and fraud, including proceedings before criminal courts and the Comptroller Office (Contraloría). Representing Reficar in an ICC arbitration against CB\u0026amp;I, an EPC contractor. The dispute concerns costs and delays in connection with the construction of a refinery in Colombia. Representing Teinver S.A. in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina involving the nationalization of the two largest airlines in that country. Representing Salini Impregilo SpA in three international arbitrations against Argentina involving its investments in a water management concession, a roadway concession and a bridge. Representing Murphy Oil in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty. Representing a European company in a potential arbitration against a state and a state-owned energy company. The dispute concerns the nationalization of the energy company. Represented Sempra Energy International in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses and in a potential arbitration against another South American country involving its investment in a power distribution company, and advised it in two ICC arbitrations. Represented two American oil and gas companies in two ICSID arbitrations against Argentina, one of which involved claimant’s investment in two power plants and a natural gas field. Represented a major American oil company in a multibillion-dollar U.S. claim against a South American state concerning the breach of a bilateral investment treaty, an oil concession agreement and an environmental claim initiated against the oil company in the courts of the South American state. Represented City Oriente Limited in an ICSID contract arbitration against Ecuador and Petroecuador concerning the violation of an Oil Production Sharing Agreement. 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A former senior executive, general counsel, and chief compliance officer at public and private equity–backed companies, Bill brings pragmatic judgment to complex, business critical matters. \nBill brings a wealth of private practice and in-house experience to achieve outstanding, expedient, and cost effective solutions to his clients’ most challenging and complex legal and business needs.  His colleagues and clients praise him for his business acumen, and choose to work with him because of the significant legal and business value he provides as a trusted advisor to many of the largest global public and private entities.\nBill defends clients in criminal and civil investigations involving alleged regulatory violations, such as fraud, false statements, obstruction, and internal controls failures, and guides matters from scoping and preservation through interviews, disclosures, strategy, and resolution. 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He also advises on anticorruption, sanctions, and export controls, including FCPA, U.S. sanctions, voluntary self-disclosures and licensing, and ITAR/EAR matters.\nClients rely on Bill for strategic, measured advocacy in sensitive matters with overlapping criminal, civil, and regulatory dimensions. He is known for clear communication with boards and C-suites, practical risk assessments, and the ability to coordinate complex, cross-border matters involving multiple agencies and legal regimes. Partner Momentum Global Anti-Corruption Advisory Board  Pomona College  Harvard University Harvard Law School U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Massachusetts Texas Children at Risk – Member of the Board of Directors Executive Service Corps – Member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Momentum Anti-Corruption Advisory Board Assisted a client in the take private purchase of an amphibious warship manufacturer. 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On transactional work, Charlie offers deep knowledge on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, divestitures, recapitalizations and restructurings, debt and equity financings and securities offerings, leveraged and management buyouts, joint ventures, and strategic investments.\nIn these transactions, Charlie has represented the full range of parties, including bidders, targets, private equity groups, management teams, public companies, private companies, private investors, investment banks and financing sources. He has been involved in all phases of these transactions, including initial planning, structuring, negotiation, implementation and advice.\nCharlie has worked on transactions across a variety of industries, including among others technology, government contractor, education, manufacturing, communications, and other regulated businesses. 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Prior to joining the firm, Phil was seconded to a Saudi Government organization as lead international counsel.\nPhil is a corporate partner, with wide ranging experience in the Kingdom, advising Saudi Ministries and Government organizations, large local companies, family offices and foreign investors. Phil trained in the UK with an international law firm, specializing in Private Finance Initiative projects before his two year secondment to the Law Office Abdulaziz H Fahad in 2006.  Following his secondment, Phil continued to advise clients in the Kingdom on acquisitions, privatizations, foreign investment structures, joint ventures, Government projects, outsourcing, master franchise and distribution agreements, governance and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with clients, Phil is recognized for his commercial focus, pragmatic legal solutions, and a calm but highly persuasive approach to negotiation. Prior to training and qualifying as a lawyer, Phil had a successful UK military career with senior command and defense policy responsibilities, and he brings a unique insight to defense equipment procurement and infrastructure projects. Partner The University of Manchester  University of Leeds  Staff College  College of Law, Chester, UK  England and Wales The Law Society Corporate \nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its corporate structuring and governance framework. Advised a Saudi Arabian joint stock company its investment in an oil and gas services company with interests throughout the Middle East and Brunei. Advised a Saudi Arabian private equity firm on its investment in a building materials company and its subsidiaries. Advised an emerging markets investment manager on its investment in a Saudi Arabian waste management company. 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Advised a global stainless steel production company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia, establishing a stainless steel pipe manufacturing plant. Advised a Saudi Arabian chemical company on its sub-contracting and cooperation agreements with a US defence company. Advised a UK defence company on its private finance initiative (PFI) project for the provision and maintenance of battlefield generator units. Advised a global aerospace and defense company on its joint venture in Saudi Arabia. Advised on a UK military accommodation private finance initiative (PFI) project. Advised a US higher education provider on its joint venture with a Saudi Arabian regional education group, establishing a vocational training institute. Advised an international food company on its joint venture with Saudi Arabian partners to establish a distribution company.   Advised an international mining services company on operating structures for the provision of geological offshore drilling services in Western Saudi Arabia. Procurement\nAdvised a Saudi Government owned energy development company on its procurement program including office design, fit out works, IT infrastructure, managed IT services, ERP services, finance consultancy, branding and training services agreements. Advised a high-profile Saudi Government defense organization on its procurement program, including office fit out, enterprise IT, data center maintenance, recruitment, finance and audit, communications, catering, consultancy and security services agreements. Advised a UK Public Department on the contract management and change control procedures for its outsourced IT services contract. 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Advised a UK manufacturing and construction company on its management and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised an American industrial supply company on its distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global medical technology company on its marketing, distribution and technical support arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global telecommunications company on its terms and conditions, management services and master reseller agreements for use in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Saudi Arabian football company on its sponsorship and merchandising agreements. Advised an international oil and gas services company on its agency arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a US Hotel and food services consultancy on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a UK machine tools company on its sales and distribution arrangements in Saudi Arabia. Advised a global fast food restaurant chain on its franchise arrangements in Saudi Arabia. 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His practice covers trade remedies, trade policy and negotiations, trade agreement enforcement, import compliance, supply chains, and government procurement.  He has particular experience in the steel, aluminum, automotive, agricultural, and energy industries.  He recently performed the functions of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration for over a year, serving as the decisionmaker for every AD/CVD duty imposed by the U.S.  He also was the Senior Policy Advisor for Supply Chains at the White House National Economic Council under President Joe Biden, where he played a central role in U.S. industrial strategy.  Ryan has been regularly quoted and consulted by major media outlets, including Reuters, Bloomberg, the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, the Associated Press, AFP, the Detroit Free Press, Pitchbook, Agripulse, and Law360.  He has also made TV and radio appearances on the BBC, Street Signs Asia, and Bloomberg Radio.\nPrior to his 4 years in political roles at Commerce and the White House, Ryan had a decade-long legal career in the federal government, serving as the Senior Counsel for Appellate And Supreme Court Litigation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); as Assistant General Counsel at the Office of the USTR under the first Trump Administration, where he litigated several disputes before the WTO involving U.S. trade remedies and government subsidies and was a lead on agriculture trade policy. He also was a trial attorney in the Civil Division of the DOJ, where he represented Commerce as lead counsel in dozens of trade remedies cases before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and defended numerous agencies in government contracts and bid protest litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and Federal Circuit.\nAdmitted in Washington, D.C. and New York.  Ryan Majerus lawyer Partner Recipient of the Department of Commerce gold medal for extraordinary efforts in the renegotiation of Section 232 agreements with the EU, UK, and Japan; and in the negotiation of new suspension agreements on a key agricultural product Department of Commerce Recipient of Harry S. Truman Scholarship 2006 Georgetown University  Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center District of Columbia New York Washington International Trade Association Committee to Enforce the U.S. Trade Laws Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown Journal of International Law Law Clerk, Chief Judge McCalla, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Advised manufacturing, technology, energy, consumer, and private equity clients on the U.S. Administration’s trade and tariff policies. Advised clients on government procurement, construction, contractual, and M\u0026amp;A issues related to international trade, national security, and supply chain resiliency. 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No matter the issue, Jesse is always present to help his clients navigate their toughest challenges. \nJesse helps his clients traverse scores of pressing fronts: novel disputes, government-facing advocacy, compliance, governance, licensing, national security, international trade, as well as practical business-minded matters to drive ROI and to galvanize KPIs. In addition to his well-established appellate and administrative law practice, Jesse has served as lead counsel in numerous litigations, including high-stakes disputes touching on data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property, pixel technology, and generative AI. What's more, Jesse regularly counsels clients in highly scrutinized industries on the development and implementation of cybersecurity, privacy, and generative AI compliance programs and protocols. Moreover, Jesse has been called upon to provide forensic analysis, technical advice, and legal defense to various clients facing exigent online attacks as well as illicit hacking events. He also routinely advises clients on AI algorithm and large language model development, data mapping, as well as various considerations and strategies when implementing AI into existing and nascent processes. In addition, Jesse takes pride in his dedicated practice aimed at advancing the talents of entrepreneurs to compete and to succeed, thereby providing steady advice and pragmatic guidance to help propel his clients forward to achieve their business objectives.  \nIn view of his achievements in these areas, Jesse was nominated by his clients and received recognition by the BTI Consulting Group as a 2025 Client Service All-Star, \"the gold standard used by corporate counsel and law firms alike to identify the attorneys delivering the absolute best levels of client service -- better than all others.\"  During 2025 in particular, BTI noted that \"only two attorneys earned their organic recognition from multiple clients,\" and Jesse was one of those two. Building further, the University of Mississippi School of Law's Center for Air and Space Law invited Jesse to be a 2025 and 2026 guest lecturer on cybersecurity and AI. The Sedona Conference also chose Jesse to serve on the 2026 working group on AI and trade secrets, working to build industry consensus around these areas of growing importance. \nDuring law school, Jesse served as editor in chief of the flagship law review publication, graduated in the highest percentile of his class, and was inducted into the National Order of Scribes. He is a published author in 24 different law reviews, covering a variety of topics ranging from the Antiterrorism Act and First Amendment to patent law and Twenty-first Amendment. He also serves as an ex officio member of Texas A\u0026amp;M’s faculty committee on clerkship placements. Before joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Jesse served as a term law clerk to three federal judges: the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Honorable Jorge A. 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Jesse also carries an abiding dedication to pro bono legal services, as demonstrated by his past multiyear recognition as a member of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. Jesse is an avid runner, and he has been so for over 35 years. 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Bar Association Texas State Bar Assoication Buncombe County Bar Law Clerk, the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Law Clerk, the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Law Clerk, the Honorable Jorge A. Solis, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Jesse Snyder serves as lead counsel for litigations involving an industry-leading AI company offering products and services for legal departments worldwide. Jesse Snyder is lead counsel to an industry-leading jet propulsion system manufacturer for the U.S. military, advising on AI, IP, privacy, trade, antitrust, and compliance. Jesse is lead counsel to a pioneering and disrupting aerospace defense contractor designing pilot training devices for flight school, including achieving an agency corrective action through a successful bid protest. 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