Partner

José Caicedo

International Arbitration

Paris +33 1 53 53 36 22

jcaicedo@mayerbrown.com

Overview

José Caicedo regularly represents states, state entities, international organizations, foreign investors and companies in international arbitrations (ICC, ICSID, LMAA, UNCITRAL). He counsels clients on public international law and provides guidance on a vast range of sectors, including oil and gas, mining, press distribution, telecommunication, arms procurements, banking, transportation industries and the food industry. He has also acted before French courts in international law issues.

In addition to his native Spanish and French, José is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Experience

Acted as counsel on behalf of :

Blue Gold Holdings and Future Global Resources Limited v. Republic of Ghana in an investment treaty arbitration under the Ghana-United Kingdom BIT.
A UK investor in three related ICSID Arbitrations against the European Union, Denmark and Germany arising from a EU regulation in the energy sector.
Veolia Environnement and its Lithuanian subsidiary, Vilnius Energy, in a major victory in a large, high-stakes arbitration against the Municipality of Vilnius and the municipally-owned Vilniaus Šilumos Tinklai over a contract for the modernization and operation of the municipal heating network of the city of Vilnius.
Veolia Environnement in an ICSID Arbitration against Italy arising concerning concessions in Tuscany and Calabria to treat waste and generate electricity.
The Republic of India in a UNCITRAL-PCA Arbitration against a Korean company concerning a gas power plant.
The Kingdom of Morocco in a successful ICSID Arbitration against Scholz Holding GmbH concerning import and export restrictions.

A French investor in an ICSID Arbitration against a Central European State concerning bank regulations related with loans in foreign currency.
An Arab State in a successful ICSID Arbitration against a French company concerning a license to collect and treat waste. The amount in dispute exceeded €130 million.
A West African State in two ICSID Arbitrations against a mining company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. The amount in dispute exceeded US$ 36 million. The dispute was settled.
A West African State in an ICSID Arbitration against the subsidiary of a mining company over the termination of a mining license in that country. The amount in dispute exceeds US$ 43 million.
A US investor and his US companies in a successful ICSID Arbitration against an Eastern-European State. The dispute relates to the expropriation of the Claimants’ investments in the press distribution industry as well as in real estate. The amount in dispute exceeds US$ 200 million.
A Kuwaiti investor in an ICSID Arbitration against Jordan concerning the imposition of an income tax. The amount in dispute exceeds €60 million.
A South American State in an ICSID Arbitration against a French oil company regarding the modification of participation contracts. The amount in dispute exceeded US$ 220 million.
A South American State in an ICSID Arbitration against a US oil company arising from the termination of a participation contract. The amount in dispute exceeded US$ 3 billion.
A South American State in an ICSID Arbitration against a South American company arising from the termination of a mining concession. The amount in dispute exceeded US$ 60 million.
An Argentine company in an ICSID Arbitration against a South American country concerning a concession to build and operate a highway.
A Dutch company and a Lebanese company in an ICC arbitration against a Dutch company concerning an intellectual property license agreement applicable in the Middle East, where the restitution of trademarks is sought.
A Middle Eastern food company in an ICC Arbitration against its Middle Eastern partner over the breach of their Joint Venture Agreement, with an amount in dispute of US$ 38 million. The dispute was settled.
A South American State in a UNCITRAL Arbitration against a South American company arising from the termination of telecommunication license.
A Washington-based NGO in a case brought on behalf of Haitian residents in the Dominican Republic before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights concerning the right to be granted Dominican nationality.
An NGO in a case brought before Haitian courts against Jean-Claude Duvalier by the relatives of missing persons.
A West-African State in a pending LMAA Arbitration against a Greek company arising from a joint venture aimed at acquiring and exploiting ferries. The amount in dispute exceeds US$ 11 million.

Recognition

“José Caicedo ‘is a brilliant litigator in hearings, with a fast and agile mind.’” – Legal 500 EMEA
Recognized as one of the leading International Arbitration practitioners in France – Global Arbitration Review 100 (GAR 100)
One of the "Non-Partners aged 45 or under who are considered to be the future leaders of the international arbitration community” – Who’s Who Legal
"Excellent" in International Arbitration – Décideurs

Education

Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Doctorat, with highest honors
(doctoral thesis honored with a special mention at the Prix Suzanne Bastid 2006 for best doctoral thesis in International Law of the year from a French or francophone university)
Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, DEA droit international public et organisations internationales, with honors
University Paris II Panthéon Assas, DEA Philosophie du droit et philosophie politique
University of El Rosario Bogota (Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Senora desl Rosario), Doctor en Jurisprudencia

Admissions

Paris
Republic of Colombia

Languages

Spanish
English
French