International Arbitration Practice

Overview

Delgado & Fernández represents multinational corporations, sovereign states, and investors in high-stakes international arbitration proceedings with precision, strategic insight, and unwavering advocacy. With recognized experience in complex commercial and treaty‑based conflicts disputes involving U.S. and Latin American parties and jurisdictions, our team manages all aspects of a matter – from drafting submissions to advising clients – in both English and Spanish.

We handle matters under the world’s leading arbitral rules, including International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Puerto Rico arbitration proceedings. Our team is experienced in every phase of the process, from drafting arbitration clauses to enforcing or challenging awards before national courts.

Our Services

We advise clients at every stage of the arbitration process, from contract planning and dispute avoidance through full proceedings, award enforcement, and arbitration-related litigation. Whether the matter involves a commercial contract, investment treaty, infrastructure project, joint venture, or cross-border business relationship, our international arbitration attorneys provide focused guidance designed to protect our clients’ interests in complex international forums. 

• Commercial Arbitration – Resolving disputes arising from international contracts, joint ventures, distribution agreements, and cross‑border transactions.
• Investment Arbitration – Representing investors and states in treaty‑based disputes under bilateral and multilateral investment agreements.
• Arbitration Clause Drafting – Crafting clear, enforceable arbitration provisions tailored to the client’s business and risk profile.
• Award Enforcement – Pursuing recognition and enforcement of awards in foreign jurisdictions.
• Arbitration‑Related Litigation – Handling challenges to jurisdiction, interim measures, and set‑aside proceedings before national courts.

What Sets Us Apart

International arbitration requires more than knowledge of the law. It demands strategic planning, procedural fluency, cultural awareness, and the ability to manage disputes that often involve multiple jurisdictions, legal systems, languages, and business interests. Delgado & Fernández brings a disciplined, practical approach to these matters, helping clients assess risk, protect their rights, and pursue efficient resolution while keeping broader commercial objectives in focus.

• Global Expertise – Our lawyers have acted in disputes spanning energy, construction, finance, technology, infrastructure, and international trade, giving clients industry‑specific insight backed by a global perspective.
• Strategic Advocacy – We combine rigorous legal analysis with persuasive advocacy, tailoring our approach to the procedural nuances of each arbitral forum.
• Cross‑Border Enforcement – We guide clients through recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards worldwide, leveraging the New York Convention and other international instruments.
• Bilingual Representation – Our multilingual team handles proceedings in English and Spanish, ensuring seamless communication and culturally informed representation.
• Efficient Case Management – We use streamlined processes and technology to manage complex evidence, expert testimony, and multi‑party proceedings.

Resolve Cross-Border Disputes With Delgado & Fernández 

International disputes require careful strategy from the outset. Delgado & Fernández helps clients navigate complex arbitration proceedings, protect business interests, and pursue effective outcomes across jurisdictions. Contact us today to learn more.