Claudio Salas, a New York-based Special Counsel in the firm’s Litigation Department, has been recognized as a Rising Legal Star by Latinvex. The publication selected 25 lawyers from international law firms whose practices have made an impact on Latin America. Honorees were selected based on the prominence of their work and their potential to become preeminent figures in the legal field.
Claudio Salas represents clients in diverse industries in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations conducted in venues throughout the world under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC, ICSID, ICDR and UNCITRAL. He also represents clients in international litigation in US federal district and appellate courts, and in FCPA and other government investigations. A native Spanish speaker, he frequently handles matters originating in Latin America.