International Arbitration

More than 20 years exclusively dedicated to international arbitration and international investment law.

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Arbitrator in commercial or investment disputes

Mediation in international disputes

Evaluation and due diligence of international claims

Strategic consulting in international commercial and investment disputes

The availability to act as a member of arbitral tribunals is subject to strict guidelines in order to preserve the impartiality and independence principles that are inherent to such a role.

Recent Experience

Co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration related to power purchase agreement in Mexico.

Co-arbitrator in ICC arbitration related to telecommunications industry in South American country.

Co-arbitrator in UNCITRAL arbitration concerning service contract in South American country.

Co-arbitrator in ICC arbitration concerning construction of oil and gas facility in Latin American country.

Co-arbitrator in ICC arbitration concerning construction of industrial complex in México.

Sole arbitrator in ICC arbitration concerning gas supply contract in South American country.

Co-arbitrator in ICC arbitration concerning gas supply contract in South American country.

Co-arbitrator in arbitration related to telecommunications license in South American country.

President of the Arbitral Tribunal in ICC arbitration concerning transportation project in South American country.

Co-arbitrator in ICC arbitration concerning the construction of a hydroelectric project in South American country.

President of the Arbitral Tribunal in ICC arbitration related to service contract in Middle Eastern country (in English).

President of the Arbitral Tribunal in ICC arbitration related to real estate project in México.

Co-arbitrator in arbitration related to power purchase agreement in South American country.

President of the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration related to an engineering contract concerning a major infrastructure project in Mexico (in English and Spanish).

President of the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration related to a joint venture agreement for the construction of a housing project in Central America.

President of the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration related to a real estate project in Mexico.

Co-arbitrator in an UNCITRAL arbitration related to an international representation contract between a Spanish and a US company (in English).

Panels and Lists of Arbitrators

List of arbitrators of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR).

List of arbitrators of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce.

List of arbitrators of the Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Nicaragua).

List of arbitrators of the Lima Chamber Commerce.

List of arbitrators of the Interstate Dispute Resolution System of Central America.

List of arbitrators of the Central American and Dominican Republic Free Trade Commerce for inter-state disputes.

List of arbitrators for the Free Trade Treaty of Central America and Colombia.

Some Mentions in Specialized Publications

Ignacio Suarez Anzorena benefits from solid experience in acting as arbitrator in an array of investment and commercial disputes pertaining to Latin America. Describing him as a good practitioner, one market commentator states: he is very smart, diligent and energetic.

Chambers Latin America 2023 (Band 1)

Ignacio Suarez Anzorena enters the rankings this year after impressing commentators with his involvement as an arbitrator in the region. A source asserts: ”He is one of the leading practitioners in Latin America. He is a remarkable arbitrator who is very well known in the region and is very smart and outspoken.

Chambers Latin America 2022 (Band 1)
Ignacio Suarez Anzorena is “very capable and has extensive experience in international arbitration matters and in particular on investor-state cases,” reports one source. He is also adept at handling commercial arbitrations under a host of rules. One client notes: “He is extremely easy-going, reachable and efficient,” adding that he is “also very impressive in hearings.”
Chambers USA 2020
Ignacio Suarez Anzorena continues to impress commentators with his “experience, dedication and solid and clear advice.” He has a diverse practice representing key players from the energy and infrastructure sectors in complex investor-state and commercial arbitration claims.
Chambers Latin America 2020
Ignacio Suarez Anzorena is highly experienced in handling international arbitrations under a wide range of rules. Clients praise him as “very clever, very smart lawyer,” highlighting his ability to “quickly understand the key issues of a case.” He has particular expertise in disputes related to Latin America.
Chambers USA 2019
Ignacio Suarez Anzorena has a strong reputation for his knowledge of international arbitration, with one client asserting: “He’s a very experienced guy and it really shows. He’s a Spanish speaker who feels very at ease in a Latin American environment, which makes life easier for everyone as well as making him more effective when representing us in the actual negotiations.” His expertise encompasses the handling of major commercial and investor-state cases.
Chambers Latin America 2019
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