Daimiris Garcia
Associate
Daimiris is a litigation associate whose practice focuses on international dispute resolution. She represents and advises clients in international arbitrations, litigation, and investigations, and maintains an active pro bono practice 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 Latin American consumer products company in an ICC arbitration concerning a shareholder dispute over the governance, funding, and operations of a cross-border joint venture, including claims of abuse of supermajority veto rights and mismanagement.
- Represented a Spanish electrical construction company in parallel international arbitration proceedings (ICDR and ICC) arising from the termination of subcontracts for electrical works on a major cross-border infrastructure bridge project.
- 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 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.