Construction Super Conference 2018

Jose Astigarraga
Partner
Reed Smith


Described as "'a brilliant strategist who always has absolute command of the subject matter and is always prepared," and cited for his "'extraordinary critical thinking skills, strategic planning, extensive international relationships and depth of experience,' which 'put him on a level all by himself," José Astigarraga is an experienced advocate who represents clients in international business disputes. Experience. In the course of more than 30 years of practice, Astigarraga has handled a broad array of matters. His experience includes representing companies in disputes stemming from joint ventures, distribution agreements, licensing arrangements, shareholder agreements, corporate acquisitions, supply agreements, power projects, EPC and other construction contracts, credit, investment and other financial contracts, telecommunications agreements, utility/public service tariffs, insurance coverage, performance bonds and foreign judgments. Fully fluent in both English and Spanish, Astigarraga has handled cases emanating from virtually every country in Latin America. International Arbitration. He is one of only seven lawyers worldwide ranked in the top band of international arbitration practitioners for Latin American business disputes by Chambers Latin America 2017 and is ranked among the top twelve international arbitration practitioners in the United States by Chambers USA 2016. Additionally, Mr. Astigarraga was recently named Best Lawyers 2017 Miami Arbitration "Lawyer of the Year." Astigarraga has held a variety of leadership positions in the field of international arbitration. He was one of ten Americans initially appointed by the U.S. Government to advise the NAFTA Commission on the development and promotion of international arbitration and dispute resolution. He serves on the ICC's Commission on Arbitration and co-chairs its task force on enhancing the value of witness evidence.

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