Federico Arata* focuses his practice on international arbitration, both investment treaty and commercial matters. 

Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Arata practiced at another international law firm and was based in Miami, having also previously practiced in Argentina. Mr. Arata also served as Professor of Practices of Bankruptcy and Reorganization Proceedings at the Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires.

    • Colombian investors in an ICSID arbitration against a South American State in relation to the expropriation of a transportation company.
    • A South American Autonomous Municipal Government in an ICC arbitration commenced by a Spanish Consortium related to the construction of a tramway line.
    • A Brazilian company in an ICC arbitration against an Argentinean company in relation to the default of a gas-supply agreement. 
    • A leading methanol producer in an ICC arbitration against a Brazilian state-owned company in relation to the default of a gas-supply agreement. 

    Includes matters handled at Dechert or prior to joining the firm.