Does dispute resolution in Latin America require parties to confront a civil law/common law divide?
Jonathan: This divide must be bridged in nearly every case, because most disputes are multi-faceted. They require consideration and assessment of public international law, civil law and common law issues, all in more than one language. They also involve consideration of industry practices and trade usages. And they often require coordination with public officials in more than one jurisdiction. Q: What characterizes White & Case’s presence in Latin American dispute resolution? Jonathan: White & Case has been active in Latin American dispute resolution for decades. We have approached arbitration in the region by focusing first on our substantive capacity and experience as a pioneer in international arbitration, as well as on our cultural and linguistic capacity. These qualifications must go hand-in-hand; language skills without the substantive focus do not serve clients well. This approach has helped us experience strong, uninterrupted annual growth in Latin American arbitration and disp
