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Stewarts—Alejandro Garcia

12 May 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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London law firm appoints international arbitration partner

Alejandro Garcia has recently joined the International Arbitration department at Stewarts’ practice in London.

Alejandro (pictured) has over 18 years of dispute resolution experience, with a focus on commercial and investor treaty arbitration. He has acted in dozens of arbitrations including under the UNCITRAL rules and under the rules of the major arbitral institutions including ICSID, ICC, LCIA and SCC. Alejandro also sits as an arbitrator.

Alejandro has experience of arbitration in the sectors of renewable energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, defence, mining and foreign direct investment. He also has experience in arbitrating intellectual property disputes, and sits as a WIPO panellist. Alejandro joins existing partners Philippa Charles, Ian Gatt QC and Daniel Wilmot in the team.

Commenting on his appointment, Alejandro said: 'I am thrilled to be joining the firm and look forward to working with Philippa, Ian, Daniel and the rest of the International Arbitration team'.

Philippa Charles, Head of International Arbitration added: 'We are delighted that Alejandro is bringing his practice to Stewarts. His skill and experience in both investor-state claims and in the conduct of proceedings in Spanish bring additional depth to our offering in London, and we look forward to working with him to develop his practice still further in a disputes-only environment.'

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