Daimiris Garcia
Associate
Daimiris is an expert in international dispute resolution and focuses her practice on international arbitration, international trade, and cross-border litigation. Her pro bono work is focused on international human rights.
Key Matters
- Represented a state-owned entity in LCIA arbitration seated in Houston under Texas law against an American multinational energy corporation pursuant to the parties’ contract for sale and purchase of natural gas based on the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) form contract.
- Represented a Canadian mining company in an investor-state arbitration against Panama involving claims of expropriation, breach of the minimum standard of treatment and breach of most favored nation protections under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement.
- Represented a private limited investment company incorporated under the laws of Mauritius in a commercial arbitration seated in London concerning a shareholder’s dispute over a Put Option Agreement.
- Represented a US-based steel manufacturer in New York federal court in an enforcement action to confirm an arbitration award issued by a JAMS panel under the JAMS Optional Expedited Arbitration Procedures.
- Represented an insurance company in New York federal court against an order to compel arbitration before the American Arbitration Association.
- Represented a global shipping and logistics company targeted by lawsuits filed by U.S. nationals under the Helms-Burton Act.
- Represented a borrower in connection with a government investigation related to CARES Act programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program and the False Claims Act.
- Advised a client on service of process in Brazil and France under the Hague Convention for a U.S. litigation to quiet title to property following a divorce settlement dispute.
- Advised technology and telecommunications companies on regulatory compliance with U.S. economic sanctions and export controls that apply to entities seeking to engage in business with/operate in Cuba, Venezuela, China, and Russia.