Luis A. Perez

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Luis is recognized for having a deep understanding of the legal systems in Latin America and for being one of the most outstanding lawyers in this region.

University of Miami School of Law

Luis Perez is an incredibly capable and knowledgeable lawyer…His primary goal is to look out for the best interests of the clients.

Chambers USA

He is an excellent lawyer who always has the right ideas and strategies.

Chambers USA

Luis A. Perez es el Presidente de la Práctica en América Latina y el Caribe de Akerman, un equipo con reconocimiento internacional que brinda asesoramiento legal en varias disciplinas. El Sr. Perez se encarga de arbitrajes y de litigios comerciales en los Estados Unidos y América Latina con respecto a clientes laborando en varios sectores, como fabricación de productos para consumidores, contratación en general, energía, tecnología, servicios financieros y equipos médicos.

Luis, quien figura en las clasificaciones de Chambers Global que destacan su “comprensión profunda de la cultura y los sistemas legales”, representa a empresas en disputas comerciales en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, México y Venezuela. Ha coordinado y dirigido la defensa de cientos de casos en toda la región relacionados con demandas colectivas, investigaciones gubernamentales, demandas administrativas, juicios penales y juicios civiles individuales. La práctica de Luis se centra en disputas comerciales complejas, lo que incluye demandas por responsabilidad de productos e incumplimiento de contratos.

Luis ha sido clasificado como uno de los Mejores 100 abogados de América Latina por Latinvex, ha sido reconocido por Chambers Global entre los “Líderes en su campo” en Arbitraje Internacional (en toda América Latina) y, se desempeña como presidente de la Cumbre Anual de América Latina y los EE. UU. de Akerman.

Notable Work

UNCITRAL Arbitration:

Representation of a U.S. investor in an investment arbitration arising out of the violation of rights to oil drilling and extraction operations, and other related violations to the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (UNCITRAL/PCA; Seat: Paris).

Arbitration:

Represented a renewable energy company against a sovereign in connection with the concession and construction of a windfarm in the Dominican Republic. The project failed resulting in an arbitration filed before ICSID (International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), in Washington D.C., part of the World Bank. The amount at stake surpasses $100 million.

Expert Witness:

Testified as an expert witness in an international arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in March 2022 on the applicability of an arbitration clause in a private contract.

Raytheon Arbitration:

Represented the German subsidiary of a Fortune 100 defense contractor in a $155 million arbitration administered by the ICC, venued in Madrid, Spain against a sovereign government agency with respect to a contract for the repair of two submarines. After a favorable decision, the ruling was challenged in Spanish courts, which affirmed the result and awarded fees to our client.

Thrombotargets Arbitration:

Represented a Barcelona-based pharmaceutical research and development company in its claim against a United States drug manufacturer for its failure to comply with contractual obligations and performing below industry standards. The dispute was administered by the ICC and the final hearing was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The hearing ended in a significant multimillion dollar victory for the client. The arbitrator granted all damages sought, plus pre-judgment interest, lawyers' fees, and costs, and dismissed a counterclaim in its entirety.

28 USC § 1782 Dispute:

Represented client in enforcing a discovery request under 28 USC § 1782 to gain access to evidence for use in a foreign international proceeding.

Codisa Arbitration:

Represented an international software company in an arbitration against a US based Fortune 100 company before the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) arbitration. This arbitration was held in Miami, Florida.

United Brands Litigation:

Represented the distributor of Diageo liquor products in the Dominican Republic regarding the improper termination of the distributorship agreement. The matter involved various millions of dollars and resulted in a favorable verdict before a jury in the Miami-Dade County Civil Court.

Philip Morris:

Represented a global tobacco company in various proceedings in Latin America and directed the defense of all cases pending in the region.

El Baul:

Represented a Guatemala-based sugar mill in a breach of contract, product liability claim against a US company. The dispute took the form of an arbitration before the AAA/ICDR.

Tecnal:

Represented a Chilean international manufacturer of aluminum and glass covering for high-rise buildings in a contractual, product liability, dispute against a Fortune 100 US Company. The dispute was prosecuted in Federal Court in Cleveland, Ohio.

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International Bar Association, Litigation Committee Newsletter, Co-Author, "Resolution of International Commercial Disputes in Times of War: Considerations for Minimizing Risks," April 4, 2024
Mealey’s, Author, “Impact of AI on International Arbitration”, 2023
SWI swissinfo.ch, Contributor, “El controvertido embargo de EEUU a Cuba cumple seis décadas,” February 3, 2022
University of Miami Law School, Lecturer, "Dispute Resolution and Arbitration," 2020
Law360, Co-Author, "Tackling Uncertainty In Pandemic-Related Int'l Disputes," March 27, 2020
Co-Author, article on Appeal of Arbitration Awards, 2016
Daily Business Review, Co-Author, "A New International Option: The 'Emergency Arbitrator,'" September 2014
Interlaw 2014 Annual Global Meeting, Presenter, "Early Determination of Issues in an International Arbitration Proceeding," Miami, September 9, 2014
Daily Business Review, Co-Author, "New Arbitration Rules on Emergency Arbitration," September 2014
ALM Focus Latin America, Co-Author, "Can Venezuela Overcome Its Challenges?" June 2014

American Bar Association, Member
Inter-American Bar Association, Member
Florida Bar Association, Member
District of Columbia Bar, Member
Dade County Bar Association, Member
Hispanic National Bar Association, Member
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Louisiana, Inc., Past President, 1994-1999; Member

University of Miami Inter-American Law Review (IALR), 2024, Honored as "The Lawyer of the Americas"
South Florida Business Journal, 2024, Listed as a “Power Leader” in South Florida
Lawdragon 500, 2023, 2021, Listed as a Leading Global Litigator
Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2024, Listed in Florida for Arbitration and International Arbitration – Commercial
Chambers Latin America, 2013-2014, 2017-2024, Ranked for International Arbitration
Chambers Global, 2017-2018, 2020-2022, 2024, Ranked in Arbitration (International) for Latin America International Counsel and in International Arbitration (USA) as a Foreign Expert for Latin America-wide
Chambers USA, 2021-2022, Ranked Nationwide for International Arbitration: Enforcement
The Legal 500, 2022-2023, Recommended for International Firms: City Focus - Miami
Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2023, Listed as a "Notable Managing Partner"
Marquis, 2023, "Who's Who in America" List
Latinvex, 2015, Listed as one of Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers
Admitted as Arbitrator, United States Council for International Business
Chambers Global, 2014, Recognized as a "Leaders in their Field" for International Arbitration (Latin America-wide)
Super Lawyers Magazine, 2014-2018, Listed in Florida for International
Chambers Global, 2013, Ranked for International Arbitration
Daily Business Review, 2014, Most Effective Lawyer in Arbitration, Winner
Daily Business Review, 2013, Most Effective Lawyer in Arbitration and Mediation, Winner
Republican Gold Medal Award Recipient, 2003
City of New Orleans, 1998, Selected as "Outstanding Hispanic Professional"
City of New Orleans, 1989, Awarded Certificate of Merit by the Mayor
City of New Orleans, 1989, Selected as "Outstanding Hispanic Professional"

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Florida Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Louisiana
Louisiana Court of Appeals
Louisiana Supreme Court

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