Camilo Cardozo
The Grace Building
1114 Avenue of the Americas
32nd Floor
New York, NY 10036
Camilo’s practice focuses on the litigation and arbitration of complex international commercial and investor-state disputes. Recognized as a leading international arbitration lawyer by Chambers Global, Chambers Latin America, Chambers USA, Legal 500 and LatinVex, he is particularly regarded for his keen understanding of Latin American commercial arbitrations, advising clients in disputes across the region.
Chambers Latin America reports that “Camilo is a sophisticated thinker, a great strategist and a really trusted adviser. He’s a detailed, meticulous and an excellent lawyer. “It also reports that he is “business savvy, “adding that “he takes a commercial approach to issues, which drives a sensible result. “Chambers Global cites clients who describe him as “very intelligent” and “a very competent professional. “Chambers USA describes him as a “very smart” attorney who is “charismatic and knows the deal.”
Camilo has handled numerous international commercial arbitration matters under the various international arbitration rules, including AAA/ICDR, ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and in a variety of forums, including the U.S. and the UK. He also has substantial experience handling disputes under investment treaties and disputes related to oil & gas as well as large infrastructure projects.
In addition, Camilo represents clients before U.S. state and federal courts in litigation related to arbitration issues, including the enforcement of awards, applications to obtain evidence in aid of arbitration, and seeking preliminary relief. An experienced New York litigator who holds a law degree from a civil law jurisdiction in South America, Camilo provides added value to clients concerning civil law or the intricacies of Latin America-centred disputes.
Experience Highlights
Represented one of the largest U.S. defense contractors in a US $400 million ad hoc arbitration against a Latin American country in connection with the repair and maintenance of two frigates
Advised a Latin American oil company in relation to an ICC arbitration concerning the construction of a $5 billion refinery in South America
Represented a majority shareholder in an ICC arbitration concerning the control of a group of Mexican companies with billions of dollars in revenue
Represented a Barbadian investor, in an ICSID arbitration against a Latin American sovereign. The aggregate of claims worth US $200 million arose from the expropriation of investments in the automotive sector
Represented a Spanish investor, in an ICSID arbitration against a Latin America sovereign. The aggregate of claims worth US $100 million and the dispute arose from the expropriation of investments in the banking sector
Represented a Spanish company in an ICC arbitration concerning a large infrastructure project in Central America
Represented a U.S. hotel chain in a dispute with a Brazilian entity concerning the development of a resort in Brazil
Represented a U.S. military contractor in an SMA arbitration concerning the design and construction of light combat ships
Represented a concessionaire in an ICC arbitration against a Latin American country involving the construction of a toll road
Represented a U.S. real estate investor in an ICC arbitration in Mexico concerning the development of a resort in Mexico
Represented an oil company in an ICC arbitration concerning the construction of a port terminal in Cartagena for the handling of hydrocarbon imports and exports
Represented one of the largest global oil companies in an ICC arbitration concerning oil exploration and production contracts in an Eastern European country
Represented a U.S. company in an ICDR arbitration concerning the sale of oil interests in Peru worth US $1 billion to oil companies in Colombia and Korea
Represented an Egyptian construction company in a multimillion dollar ICC arbitration concerning the construction and operation of an oil port in Egypt
Advised a Latin American oil company in relation to an ICC arbitration concerning the construction of a $500 million biodiesel plant
Advised a Latin American oil company in relation to the enforcement of expert determination in price adjustment disputes
Represented a large Brazilian conglomerate in an ICC arbitration concerning the sale of the largest coal reserves in Latin America
Represented a Spanish telecommunications company in an ICC arbitration in Madrid against a Portuguese company involving a sale purchase agreement for a telecommunications company
Represented a U.S. beverage company in a dispute with a Colombian licensee in a multimillion dollar ICC arbitration
Represented a U.S. beverage company in an ICC arbitration against a Mexican licensee
Represented a Mexican investment firm in claims against a New York bank in connection with the development and financing of a hotel in Mexico
Represented a Thai refinery against a Chilean mining company in an ICDR arbitration in New York
Represented a UK based commodities trading company in several arbitrations in New York before the New York Board of Trade
Represented a UK commodities trader in a dispute with Mexican buyers
Represented Hungary in an ICSID arbitration brought by French investors under the Franco-Hungarian bilateral investment treaty related to the “social vouchers” industry
Represented Globex International, Inc. and another U.S. poultry exporter in an ICSID arbitration under the U.S.-Ukraine BIT as a result of Ukraine’s breach of export contracts authorized by the Prime Minister
Advised U.S. investors concerning potential investment treaty claims against Argentina in relation to investments in the financial sector
Advised U.S. investors concerning potential investment treaty claims against Peru in relation to tax regulations
Advised US and Spanish investors concerning claims against a Central America country under CAFTA
Credentials
- Tulane Law School, LL.M. with honors, 2000
- Universidad De Los Andes, J.D., 1999
- Chambers USA, International Arbitration USA, 2015–2020
- Chambers Global, International Arbitration (Latin America); International Arbitration (USA), 2016–2020
- Chambers Latin America, International Arbitration, 2016–2020
- LatinVex, “Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers,” 2013–2019
- Legal 500 ”Leading Lawyer”
- Legal 500 Latin America, International Arbitration, 2019
- Latin Lawyer 250 (Law Business Research, Ltd.), 2020
- New York
- Rankings & AwardsApril 6, 2020
- Coronavirus: Preparation & ResponseMarch 19, 2020
- Rankings & AwardsFebruary 13, 2020
- Press ReleaseDecember 9, 2019
- Rankings & AwardsSeptember 11, 2019
- Rankings & AwardsAugust 16, 2019
- “New York as a Seat for International Arbitration,” 8th Annual GAR Live New York, October 2, 2019 (presenter)
- “3rd ICC Peruvian Arbitration Day,” September 19, 2019 (speaker)