Inés de San Martín
Inés de San Martín is a senior legal consultant with extensive expertise in international investments and corporate disputes in Latin America.
She is an experienced negotiator with a strong track record in the recovery of sophisticated financial instruments on behalf of financial institutions.
Throughout her career she has developed a deep understanding of the complex political and legal contingencies and their business implications prevalent in Latin American countries.
With more than 30 years of experience she has successfully represented clients in litigation, international arbitration, mediation and other ADRs.
She has also advised small and medium-sized businesses in a wide variety of commercial transactions, such as stock purchase agreements, joint-ventures, financial transactions, and provision of service agreements, always focusing on conflict prevention.
As a neutral she focuses on complex business disputes, helping parties design creative solutions tailored to their needs.
Ms. de San Martín is a lawyer who:
- Has over 30 years of legal experience in complex litigations and commercial negotiations for high-profile clients in the areas of infrastructure, energy, finance, labor and corporate governance/shareholders’ disputes.
- Has represented financial institutions and corporate clients in bankruptcy proceedings and advised on the refinancing of corporate liabilities and the financing of working capital through the issuance of securities in Argentine capital markets.
- Has served as a board member for multinational energy and telecommunications companies investing in emerging markets.
- Has advised on the acquisitions of companies and the negotiation of complex multi-party agreements for over $150MM.
- Possesses exemplary communications skills and the empathy required to manage contentious situations and guide the parties to the successful resolution of their dispute.
- Has lectured in International Commercial Arbitration and other Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods for over 15 years in Argentina and internationally.
- Is fluent in Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese.