International arbitration specialist Wöss & Partners is a well respected name in both commercial and investment arbitrations, concentrating mostly on cases centred on infrastructure and energy projects, and having particular expertise in all aspects of damages matters. Figureheads and co-leaders of the practice Herfried Wöss and Adriana San Román are both standout figures when it comes to international arbitration - primarily as regards the Latin America region, a well as points of reference when it comes to damages issues. The practice is currently handling matters -as party counsel, arbitrator, adjudicator and/or damages experts- with aggregate value of over $400m.   can draw on over 25 years' experience in arbitration and associate matters; while San Román - who is not a lawyer- has over 30 years' financial expertise, including a stint at the Banco Nacional de México; the pair lead bespoke teams drawn from across the firm's Washington DC, Lima and Vienna offices (as well as Mexico), with a central focus on construction, project and energy infrastructure disputes. 'Outstanding senior associate' Víctor Manuel Osante is one of the key lawyers to note in supporting the practice heads.
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Témoignages

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  • 'It is an excellent law firm, its professionalism and excellence of knowledge make it stand out among other arbitration firms.'
  • 'Herfried Wöss and Ana San Román always do impeccable work and research.'
  • 'The firm is composed of experienced specialists in arbitration, ADR and damages. The heads of the team, Herfried Wöss and Ana San Román are true experts in their disciplines and very knowledgeable business minded professionals. Further, their team is diverse, very mindful of the use of new technologies and open to different modes of working, privileging efficiency and quality.'
  • 'Herfried Wöss is without a doubt an outstanding arbitrator. Further, his expertise in damages and financial matters give him a unique insight into not just the legal but also the economical side of disputes.'
  • 'Ana San Román is a financial expert with an economics background that complements and supports the legal expertise of the firm.'
  • 'Victor Manuel Osante is an outstanding associate and I’ve seen him act as secretary for arbitral tribunals in a very efficient and diligent manner.'

Clients clés

  • Proc Mina
  • Arendal
  • Techint
  • Thyssen Krupp
  • Engie
  • Bomag

Points forts

  • Represented a French energy consortium, as respondent, in an energy tariff arbitration reducing a $400m damages claim to zero and winning the counterclaim and cost of arbitration.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Herfried Wöss

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Responsable de la pratique

Herfried Wöss;  Adriana San Román