International Arbitration

LL Law Firm is deeply experienced as arbitration counsel in both investor-state and commercial arbitrations across a wide range of arbitral fora. Combined with its expertise in arbitral award collection, the firm is able not only to pursue favorable outcomes in arbitration, but also to position clients to collect on their awards.

Sophisticated Dispute Resolution
Across Jurisdictions, Languages, and Forums

LL Law Firm’s reputation is built on inventive strategic vision, meticulous preparation, and compelling advocacy, combined with comprehensive post-award evidence-gathering and recovery tools designed to secure enforcement.

The firm’s International Arbitration experience includes investor-state and commercial disputes, particularly those connected to Latin America. Many of the substantive claims in these matters have little connection to the United States and are governed predominantly by foreign law. The team handles proceedings in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

LL Law Firm has handled disputes in fora including the ICC, AAA-ICDR, LCIA, ICSID, FINRA, and ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules.

Coordinated Global Strategy
Across Arbitration and Parallel Proceedings

Having navigated disputes caused by poorly drafted arbitration clauses, LL Law Firm also advises clients on drafting effective arbitration provisions for business transactions. The firm’s attorneys regularly lecture on arbitral clause drafting and strategy.

Arbitration often gives rise to parallel litigation, whether to compel arbitration, resist efforts to circumvent arbitration agreements, or confirm or vacate awards. LL Law Firm has litigated each of these issues and coordinates with trusted foreign counsel to craft a global strategy.

The Benchmark for Board-Certified
International Arbitration Excellence

LL Law Firm’s lawyers are recognized leaders in the field. Giovanni Angles serves on the Board of Directors of the Miami International Arbitration Society and is a past President of AIJA’s International Arbitration Commission. Alain Acanda serves on the leadership team of Young MIAS and chairs a committee within The Florida Bar’s International Law Section. Founding Shareholder Edward H. Davis, Jr. chaired The Florida Bar’s International Litigation and Arbitration Committee. Davis, together with Gregory S. Grossman, Arnoldo B. Lacayo, and Leyza B. Florin, are board certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar, the highest number of certified attorneys in this practice area among Florida firms.

Representative
Cases

LL Law Firm served as counsel to the 50% owner of a Guatemalan telecom company in a multimillion-dollar shareholder dispute involving debt enforcement and share valuation. The matter proceeded before a single arbitrator under ICDR rules and also involved a court-issued injunction against arbitrating with non-signatories and judicial post-award remedies for non-monetary relief.
LL Law Firm served as counsel for a casino cruise ship operator in a dispute against the vessel owner-lessor involving breach of lease, frustration of purpose, and tortious interference with contract. The matter proceeded before a three-member ad hoc arbitration panel and also included court litigation over the designated arbitral forum.