Arturo Lara-Hernández

Arturo’s practice focuses on dispute resolution, bringing a decade of experience in representing clients across multiple sectors and leading multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. He has participated in national and international arbitrations administered by the ICC, CAM, and ICDR, involving projects in the energy industry and M&A transactions.

In the field of insolvency, Arturo has represented creditors in cross-border insolvency proceedings and has assisted liquidators and conciliators in high-profile cases involving international oil and gas companies. His experience encompasses both local and international markets.

• Representing national and international companies in an arbitration against a state-owned entity for the breach of a contract worth USD 60+ million.
• Defending an international company in a civil lawsuit to protect the confidentiality of its information, due to a contract breach.
• Assisting a US bank to recover a debt of USD 3+ million.
• Represented a Fortune 500 company in a civil lawsuit involving claims for moral and punitive damages. Secured a judgment dismissing all claims.
• Represented national and international companies in an arbitration against a state-owned entity for a breach of an EPC contract. Secured award totaling USD 30+ million.
• Represented a Mexican company in an arbitration for the breach of an asset and share purchase agreement. Successfully secured an award granting damages.
• Advised a creditor in the insolvency proceeding of a transportation company in Mexico. Successfully negotiated and executed a reorganization agreement.
• Defended a company accused of breaching an asset and share purchase agreement due to a tax credit imposed on the counterparty. Secured an award dismissing all claims.