Lucila Marchini

Lucila brings extensive experience in representing clients in complex commercial and investor-state disputes across various industries, including energy, mining, and construction. She has served as counsel in arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions under major arbitral rules such as ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, and LCIA.

Lucila also advises multinational companies with investments in Latin America on a range of issues related to public international law, investment protection, management of local arbitration and litigation proceedings, and enforcement actions.

In addition to her role as counsel, Lucila frequently takes part in speaking engagements, teaching roles, and contributes to written publications on arbitration-related topics. She also maintains an active pro bono practice in international law, with her most recent work involving advising an NGO on allegations of human rights violations related to health and reproductive rights by a Central American state.

Background

Lucila graduated with honors from the University of Buenos Aires Law School. She also earned an LL.M. (with merit) in International Law from University College London (United Kingdom) and holds an LL.M. (magna cum laude) in International Dispute Resolution from Fordham Law School (United States).

Prior to joining the firm, Lucila practiced for several years in the arbitration and litigation group of a leading firm in Argentina. She also worked in our firm’s London office.

Lucila is admitted to practice law in Argentina and is currently in the process of being admitted to the New York Bar. She is fluent both in English and Spanish.