Arbitration
Arbitration
At Ortega & Grajeda, we represent domestic and international companies in high-stakes commercial arbitrations, particularly in disputes where strategy, experience, and a deep understanding of the client’s business are decisive.
Our practice spans domestic and international arbitrations administered by leading arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the American Arbitration Association (AAA), as well as ad hoc proceedings.
Our team’s experience as party counsel, arbitrators, and independent experts on Mexican law gives us a privileged vantage point on how arbitral proceedings unfold and how complex disputes are built, presented, and resolved.
A Comprehensive Arbitration Strategy
We are involved at every stage of an arbitral dispute — from the initial assessment of the conflict and the framing of strategy, through the conduct of the proceeding, to enforcement of the award where necessary.
Our experience spans the drafting and review of arbitration clauses and agreements; emergency arbitrator proceedings; interim relief applications and defenses; jurisdictional and admissibility challenges; the presentation and examination of evidence; hearings; and proceedings relating to the annulment, recognition, and enforcement of awards.
Every arbitration calls for its own strategy. That is why our approach starts with understanding not just the legal dispute, but the client’s business, the economic interests at stake, and the consequences each course of action can produce.
Complex Arbitrations and International Disputes
We represent clients in commercial and contractual disputes tied to sophisticated transactions and high-profile projects, including disputes in the financial, energy, infrastructure, construction, technology, and other regulated sectors.
In matters with an international dimension, we work in close coordination with foreign counsel, technical experts, and other advisors to build a consistent strategy across every jurisdiction involved.
Our structure lets us assemble a bespoke team for each dispute, while keeping our partners directly and personally involved throughout the proceeding.
Interim Relief and Court Proceedings
An effective arbitration strategy does not necessarily begin or end before the arbitral tribunal.
We bring extensive experience in court proceedings tied to arbitration, including obtaining and defending interim relief, jurisdictional challenges to the arbitration, and proceedings to annul awards before Mexican courts.
The combination of our arbitration, litigation, and amparo practices allows us to design a coordinated strategy between the arbitral proceeding and any actions that need to be brought before local and federal courts.
Recognition and Enforcement of Awards
We represent clients in the recognition and enforcement in Mexico of domestic and foreign arbitral awards, as well as in defending against attempts to enforce or annul them.
Our objective is to see that a favorable outcome in arbitration becomes a real, collectible result, identifying, from the earliest stages of the dispute, the realistic paths to recognition, enforcement, and recovery.
Arbitrators and Experts on Mexican Law
Our lawyers also serve as arbitrators and independent experts on Mexican law in domestic and international proceedings.
This experience complements our work as party counsel and gives us a fuller understanding of a dispute from multiple vantage points, helping us anticipate what will matter most to an arbitral tribunal and present complex legal issues clearly, precisely, and persuasively.
Our
Approach
We view arbitration as a business strategy, not merely a legal proceeding.
In every matter, we start by identifying the outcome the client actually needs, then build the strategy to get there, combining legal rigor, litigation experience, business acumen, and the ability to execute.
Discretion, confidentiality, and the direct involvement of our partners are core to how we practice.
In a complex dispute, obtaining a favorable award is only part of the objective. The strategy must begin before the arbitration and end only once the outcome has been realized.
How can we assist you in an arbitration matter?
If your company is facing a domestic or international dispute that may be resolved through arbitration, our team can assess your case, identify risks, and design a tailored strategy to protect your interests.
