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Daimiris Garcia

Associate

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Daimiris has vast experience in international dispute resolution and focuses her practice on international arbitration and cross-border litigation. Her pro bono work is focused on international human rights.

Daimiris joined the firm from Winston’s summer associate program. Her international dispute resolution practice focuses on representing and advising financial institutions, public and private companies, not‑for‑profit organizations, States, and State‑owned entities in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations conducted under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR).

She has represented clients across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, and in a wide range of sectors, including technology, energy, construction, and banking. Daimiris also advises on arbitration‑related court proceedings in the United States, including actions to enforce or vacate arbitration awards.

In addition, Daimiris maintains a robust cross‑border litigation practice requiring coordination across parties, assets, and evidence located in different countries. Her experience includes managing complex international contractual disputes, shareholder matters, and tort and fraud claims, often involving parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. Her international trade practice includes advising clients on compliance with U.S. sanctions, anti‑corruption and anti‑bribery laws, import regulations, and export controls.

Daimiris also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on international human rights. She has published legal scholarship addressing gender‑based and criminal Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and has advocated for tenants’ and immigrants’ rights in state and federal proceedings. Her advocacy experience includes presenting before the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health on the rights of individuals deprived of liberty to receive adequate medical care, as well as supporting the rights of LGBTQ+ persons to freedom of expression, association, and liberty in collaboration with the UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Daimiris is a native Spanish speaker and is fluent in French.

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.

Recent Experience

Winston Represented MacLean-Fogg Company in its Acquisition of Mallard Handling Solutions

Winston Represented Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in its Acquisition of The Rowley Agency

Winston Represented MCE Holdings in Its Acquisition of Nova Hydraulics

Capabilities

International Arbitration

International Trade

White Collar & Government Investigations

Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation

Antitrust/Competition

Commercial Litigation & Disputes

Energy

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

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.