Practice area

Dispute resolution

Experience

Jean-Paul is a member of our international arbitration group and specialises in investment and commercial disputes in Latin America. He has acted in several international arbitrations under the ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, with a particular focus in the oil, gas and electricity sectors. His recent experience includes advising clients with investments in the Ecuadorian, Bolivian and Venezuelan oil sectors on their claims arising out of unilateral changes to the hydrocarbon regimes in those countries.

He also represents the Republic of Guatemala in two separate ICSID arbitrations (one of them brought under the DR-CAFTA) arising out of measures in the electricity sector.

Jean-Paul regularly serves as administrative secretary in international commercial arbitrations involving Latin American parties.

Prior to joining our Washington DC office, Jean-Paul was part of our international arbitration group in our Paris office. Jean-Paul is only admitted as an attorney in Argentina and his practice is limited to international arbitration.

Professional background and education

2007
 - 
 Present Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
2006 Internship, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
2005
 - 
 2006 University of Westminster, LLM with distinction
2003
 - 
 2005 Associate, Romero Zapiola & Clusellas
2004 Universidad Católica Argentina, School of Law, Corporate Economics Postgraduate Programme
1998
 - 
 2002 Universidad Católica Argentina, School of Law

Qualifications

2003 Abogado

Languages

Spanish, English, Portuguese

Contact details

jean-paul.dechamps
@freshfields.com

  • Washington, DC office
  • 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC
    20004-2692
    United States
  • Telephone
  • +4 4 ( 0) 207 427
  • Fax
  • +1 202 507 5939