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Fernando Lozada
Arbitrator
Languages
Working languages: Spanish, English, French
Nationality
Specialisation
ISDS & Foreign Investment, Real Estate, Investment arbitration: Real estate:
Main jurisdiction
Mexico and France
Details
Year of birth
1978
Education
Paris
From-To: 2018 - 2019
Degree: French Bar Preparation Course
University of Geneva
From-To: 2014 - 2015
Degree: LL.M. Master in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS)
FIAA, Geneva
From-To: 2015 - 2015
Degree: International Arbitration Advocacy
ICC Mexico
From-To: 2013 - 2014
Degree: International Commercial Arbitration Diploma
University of Manchester, UK
From-To: 2006 - 2007
Degree: LL.M. International Business Law (Chevening scholar)
IPADE Business School, Mexico
From-To: 2005 - 2005
Degree: Business Management Diploma
Universidad del Pedregal, Mexico
From-To: 1997 - 2001
Degree: LLB Bachelor of Law (Summa Cum Laude)
Practiced experience in arbitration
How many arbitrations have you participated in (domestic/international); under which Rules?
I have participated in 18 arbitration proceedings, as follows:
o 12 investment arbitrations (ICSID, ICSID Additional Facility, UNCITRAL, NAFTA, ECT and SCC);
o 5 international commercial arbitrations (ICC and DIAC);
o 1 sport arbitration (CAS).
How often have you acted as Chairman?
How often have you acted as Sole Arbitrator?
None
How often have you acted as Co-Arbitrator?
None
How often have you acted as Counsel?
I have acted in 13 arbitration proceedings, representing both corporate entities and States from
Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Latin America.
How often have you acted in a different function (e.g. Administrative Secretary)?
I have acted in 5 arbitrations as Secretary or Assistant to the Tribunal, some of which were presided
by Prof. Klaus Sachs.
Publications and other activities in arbitration (e.g. training sessions, seminars, conferences, articles and others)
Demandas Reconvencionales de Estados frente a Inversionistas, Principia, CIERC Venezuela, 2022/12
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Denial of Justice by Mexican Courts to Canadian Investment Fund, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, 2021/10
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Arbitration in Latin America: A blend of Protectionism and Pro-arbitration, Macau Journal, 2021/10
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Change of Clean Energy Rules in Mexico: Potential Impact for Investors, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, 2020/01
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The Rise of a New Law to promote ADR Mechanisms in Mexico, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, 2017/08
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Duty to Render Enforceable Awards: The Specifi Case of Impartiality and Independece, Spanish Arbitration Review, 2016/08
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New Investment Arbitration Center in Latin America: UNASUR, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, 2016/05
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Equal Treatment of the Parties in Commercial Arbitration, 19 Vindobona Journal 191, Vienna, 2015/12
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Alcances y Efectos del Acuerdo Arbitral en M\u00e9xico, 71 ICC Arbitration Journal Pauta, Mexico, 2014/08
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Membership in arbitral institutions / functions in arbitral institutions/organizations
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Mexico)
Club Espa\u00f1ol del Arbitraje (CEA)
Latin American Arbitration Practitioners | European Union (LATAP EU)
Young and International group of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)
Young International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (Young ICSID)
Member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the International Arbitration Centre of Madrid (CIAM)
Member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Arbitration Centre of Mexico (CAM)
Member of the International Law Association (French Branch, 2018-2020)
ITA Latin American Arbitration Forum (ITAFOR)
Co-founder of the Latin American Investment Forum in the UK (LAIF)
Pro-bono counsel in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Languages
Spanish
English
French
In which legal system have you trained?
What is your main jurisdiction of practice?
Mexico and France
In which jurisdictions are you admitted to the bar?
Special expertise or specialisations
ISDS & Foreign Investment
Real Estate
Other:
Investment arbitration:
Real estate:
