Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The international arbitration practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP handles Latin American disputes arising out of a variety of industries, including energy, oil and gas and aerospace, with a notably strong presence in Brazil. The team is led by New York/São Paulo-based Julie Bédard, head of the Americas, who is renowned for handling bet-the-company arbitrations. Bédard is fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish and has represented clients before a variety of bodies, including ICSID. Timothy Nelson, based in New York, has vast experience representing clients in disputes involving contracts, international trusts and corporate law. Jennifer Permesly, a Spanish speaker, focuses much of her practice on Latin American jurisdictions, with significant experience in the construction, mining and energy sectors and claims often involving sovereigns or state-owned entities. Amanda Raymond Kalantirsky in New York stands out at the associate level for her involvement in arbitrations conducted under ICC, ICDR, LCIA and other rules.