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She regularly represents financial institutions, project sponsors, developers and corporate borrowers on cross-border lending transactions in Latin America, including project finance and corporate finance transactions. She advises project sponsors and developers on engineering, procurement and construction contracts in connection with infrastructure and energy assets. \nJessica also has experience advising issuers, investment banks and other market participants in Regulation S and Rule 144A issuance of equity and debt securities, private placements and other international capital markets transactions. Jessica Mendoza lawyer Partner Named \"Top 100\" Female Lawyers in Latin America 2024 \"Up and Coming\" Project Finance - International Counsel Chambers Latin America 2024 - 2025 Ones to Watch Best Lawyers in America 2021 - 2025 Florida International University Florida International College of Law University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Law School Florida Advised the initial purchasers, BBVA Securities and Oppenheimer \u0026amp; Co., in connection with Grupo Murano $300M of first-of-its-kind notes for its hotel project in Cancún. Advised Unión Vial Río Pamplonita S.A.S., a subsidiary of Sacyr Concesiones S.L., on the approximately $726 million refinancing for the Pamplona-Cúcuta 4G highway in Colombia. Advised Millicom International Cellular S.A. in connection with a 5-year, $600 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with a syndicate of 11 commercial banks. 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A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Craig represents clients before arbitral tribunals worldwide.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig represents foreign investors in disputes with host governments, primarily before the World Bank\u0026rsquo;s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and private parties in commercial disputes before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and other domestic and international arbitral institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig has first- or second-chaired dozens of arbitration hearings involving disputes throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particularly strong experience in bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, as well as in Latin America. He is regularly called upon to handle the quantum aspects of clients\u0026rsquo; most significant disputes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Craig's recent cases are some of the largest BIT awards and settlements ever obtained by foreign investors against the governments of Argentina, Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Venezuela and Vietnam, among others. He also acts as lead external counsel to the Arbitration Committee of the USA Rice Millers Association, a trade group that has administered dozens of arbitrations involving the rice industry worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Craig was named to the \u003cem\u003eGlobal Arbitration Review\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;45 Under 45\u0026rdquo; list of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading international arbitration practitioners under the age of 45. Also, he has been frequently recognized in \u003cem\u003eChambers Global, Chambers\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eUSA, Chambers Latin America\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers in America, The Legal 500,\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLatin Lawyer, and Law Dragon.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native English speaker who is also proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese, Craig frequently speaks and writes on international arbitration issues.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"craig-miles","email":"cmiles@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean Indonesian pulp company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global oilfield services company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOdyssey Marine Exploration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003egroup of Kuwaiti investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international pharmaceutical company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDutch investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article \u003ca href=\"https://www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/award-04122019161649.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global mining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSalini Impregilo\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9546.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major U.S. refining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea U.S. integrated energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBear Creek Mining Co.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru\u0026rsquo;s revocation of one of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concessions. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9381.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSouth American Silver Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concession. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10361.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBurlington Resources Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of two of the company\u0026rsquo;s producing blocks. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8208_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of Grupo Marsans\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the Argentine airlines\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAerol\u0026iacute;neas Argentinas\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAustral\u003c/em\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9235.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Annulment \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10552.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMurphy Oil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw7489_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8636.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of ExxonMobil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe principals of European Food and Drinks Group\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania\u0026rsquo;s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3036.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean affiliate of Exterran Holdings\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of substantially all of the company\u0026rsquo;s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=113213\u0026amp;p=irol-newsArticle\u0026amp;ID=1723334\u0026amp;highlight=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEl Paso\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/documents/El_Paso_v._Argentina_Award_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://ita.law.uvic.ca/documents/elpasoEN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpregilo S.p.A.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3044.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/ita0418.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"taggings":{"tags":[],"meta_tags":[]},"expertise":[{"id":5,"guid":"5.capabilities","index":0,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":4,"guid":"4.capabilities","index":1,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":102,"guid":"102.capabilities","index":2,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":74,"guid":"74.capabilities","index":3,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":14,"guid":"14.capabilities","index":4,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":107,"guid":"107.capabilities","index":5,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":132,"guid":"132.capabilities","index":6,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":1248,"guid":"1248.smart_tags","index":7,"source":"smartTags"}],"is_active":true,"last_name":"Miles","nick_name":"Craig","clerkships":[],"first_name":"Craig","title_rank":9999,"updated_by":35,"law_schools":[],"middle_name":"S.","name_suffix":"","recognitions":[{"title":"500 Leading Global Litigators","detail":"LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024"},{"title":"Named to “45 Under 45” list","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"International Commercial Arbitration","detail":"Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental","detail":"Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2021 (Lawyer of the Year-Houston-International Arbiration-Commercial-2019)"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Nationwide","detail":"Chambers USA, 2010–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration","detail":"Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020"},{"title":"GAR 100","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Global","detail":"Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024"}],"linked_in_url":null,"seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eCraig Miles specializes in domestic and international arbitration of investment disputes and commercial matters. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Craig represents clients before arbitral tribunals worldwide.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig represents foreign investors in disputes with host governments, primarily before the World Bank\u0026rsquo;s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and private parties in commercial disputes before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and other domestic and international arbitral institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig has first- or second-chaired dozens of arbitration hearings involving disputes throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particularly strong experience in bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, as well as in Latin America. He is regularly called upon to handle the quantum aspects of clients\u0026rsquo; most significant disputes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Craig's recent cases are some of the largest BIT awards and settlements ever obtained by foreign investors against the governments of Argentina, Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Venezuela and Vietnam, among others. He also acts as lead external counsel to the Arbitration Committee of the USA Rice Millers Association, a trade group that has administered dozens of arbitrations involving the rice industry worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Craig was named to the \u003cem\u003eGlobal Arbitration Review\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;45 Under 45\u0026rdquo; list of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading international arbitration practitioners under the age of 45. Also, he has been frequently recognized in \u003cem\u003eChambers Global, Chambers\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eUSA, Chambers Latin America\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers in America, The Legal 500,\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLatin Lawyer, and Law Dragon.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native English speaker who is also proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese, Craig frequently speaks and writes on international arbitration issues.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean Indonesian pulp company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global oilfield services company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOdyssey Marine Exploration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003egroup of Kuwaiti investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international pharmaceutical company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDutch investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article \u003ca href=\"https://www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/award-04122019161649.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global mining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSalini Impregilo\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9546.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major U.S. refining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea U.S. integrated energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBear Creek Mining Co.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru\u0026rsquo;s revocation of one of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concessions. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9381.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSouth American Silver Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concession. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10361.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBurlington Resources Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of two of the company\u0026rsquo;s producing blocks. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8208_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of Grupo Marsans\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the Argentine airlines\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAerol\u0026iacute;neas Argentinas\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAustral\u003c/em\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9235.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Annulment \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10552.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMurphy Oil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw7489_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8636.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of ExxonMobil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe principals of European Food and Drinks Group\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania\u0026rsquo;s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3036.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean affiliate of Exterran Holdings\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of substantially all of the company\u0026rsquo;s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=113213\u0026amp;p=irol-newsArticle\u0026amp;ID=1723334\u0026amp;highlight=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEl Paso\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/documents/El_Paso_v._Argentina_Award_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://ita.law.uvic.ca/documents/elpasoEN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpregilo S.p.A.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3044.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/ita0418.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"500 Leading Global Litigators","detail":"LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024"},{"title":"Named to “45 Under 45” list","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"International Commercial Arbitration","detail":"Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental","detail":"Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2021 (Lawyer of the Year-Houston-International Arbiration-Commercial-2019)"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Nationwide","detail":"Chambers USA, 2010–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration","detail":"Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020"},{"title":"GAR 100","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Global","detail":"Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":6724}]},"capability_group_id":3},"created_at":"2025-11-05T05:04:12.000Z","updated_at":"2025-11-05T05:04:12.000Z","searchable_text":"Miles{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"500 Leading Global Litigators\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Named to “45 Under 45” list\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Global Arbitration Review, 2011\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Commercial Arbitration\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2021 (Lawyer of the Year-Houston-International Arbiration-Commercial-2019)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Nationwide\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers USA, 2010–2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"GAR 100\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Global\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024\"}{{ FIELD }}Representing an Indonesian pulp company in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global oilfield services company in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client.{{ FIELD }}Representing Odyssey Marine Exploration in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client.{{ FIELD }}Representing The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client.{{ FIELD }}Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries.{{ FIELD }}Representing Dutch investors in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article here.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global mining company in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine.{{ FIELD }}Representing Salini Impregilo (n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction here, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major U.S. refining company in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.{{ FIELD }}Representing a U.S. integrated energy company in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing Bear Creek Mining Co. in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru’s revocation of one of the company’s mining concessions. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing South American Silver Corp. in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia’s nationalization of the company’s mining concession. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing Burlington Resources Inc. in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador’s nationalization of two of the company’s producing blocks. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing affiliates of Grupo Marsans in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina’s nationalization of the clients’ investments in the Argentine airlines Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award here. See Decision on Annulment here.{{ FIELD }}Representing Murphy Oil in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador’s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award here. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction here.{{ FIELD }}Representing affiliates of ExxonMobil in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients’ investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013.{{ FIELD }}Representing the principals of European Food and Drinks Group in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania’s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing an affiliate of Exterran Holdings in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela’s nationalization of substantially all of the company’s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release here.{{ FIELD }}Representing El Paso in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award here. See Decision on Jurisdiction here.{{ FIELD }}Representing Impregilo S.p.A. in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment here. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Craig Miles specializes in domestic and international arbitration of investment disputes and commercial matters. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Craig represents clients before arbitral tribunals worldwide.\nCraig represents foreign investors in disputes with host governments, primarily before the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and private parties in commercial disputes before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and other domestic and international arbitral institutions.\nCraig has first- or second-chaired dozens of arbitration hearings involving disputes throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particularly strong experience in bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, as well as in Latin America. He is regularly called upon to handle the quantum aspects of clients’ most significant disputes.\nAmong Craig's recent cases are some of the largest BIT awards and settlements ever obtained by foreign investors against the governments of Argentina, Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Venezuela and Vietnam, among others. He also acts as lead external counsel to the Arbitration Committee of the USA Rice Millers Association, a trade group that has administered dozens of arbitrations involving the rice industry worldwide.\nIn 2011, Craig was named to the Global Arbitration Review’s “45 Under 45” list of the world’s leading international arbitration practitioners under the age of 45. Also, he has been frequently recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Latin America, Who’s Who, The Best Lawyers in America, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, and Law Dragon.\nA native English speaker who is also proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese, Craig frequently speaks and writes on international arbitration issues. Partner 500 Leading Global Litigators LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024 Named to “45 Under 45” list Global Arbitration Review, 2011 International Commercial Arbitration Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024 International Arbitration: Latin America-wide Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024 International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2021 (Lawyer of the Year-Houston-International Arbiration-Commercial-2019) International Arbitration: Latin America-wide Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024 International Arbitration: Nationwide Chambers USA, 2010–2020 International Arbitration Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020 GAR 100 Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020 International Arbitration: Global Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024 Cornell University Cornell Law School University of Houston University of Houston Law Center U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Florida Texas American Bar Association Houston Bar Association International Bar Association ICCA Foundation Brazil Texas Chamber of Commerce Representing an Indonesian pulp company in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement. Representing a major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts. Representing a global oilfield services company in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client. Representing Odyssey Marine Exploration in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client. Representing The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants. Representing a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client. Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million. Representing an international pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries. Representing Dutch investors in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article here. Representing a global mining company in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine. Representing Salini Impregilo (n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction here, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending. Representing a major U.S. refining company in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Representing a U.S. integrated energy company in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement. Representing Bear Creek Mining Co. in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru’s revocation of one of the company’s mining concessions. See Award here. Representing South American Silver Corp. in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia’s nationalization of the company’s mining concession. See Award here. Representing Burlington Resources Inc. in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador’s nationalization of two of the company’s producing blocks. See Award here. Representing affiliates of Grupo Marsans in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina’s nationalization of the clients’ investments in the Argentine airlines Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award here. See Decision on Annulment here. Representing Murphy Oil in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador’s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award here. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction here. Representing affiliates of ExxonMobil in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients’ investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013. Representing the principals of European Food and Drinks Group in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania’s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award here. Representing an affiliate of Exterran Holdings in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela’s nationalization of substantially all of the company’s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release here. Representing El Paso in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award here. 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