José Astigarraga is an experienced advocate, arbitrator and mediator. He has deep experience representing clients in international business disputes. Based on interviews of his clients and peers, Chambers and Legal 500 have reported:
- “…[I]t does not take more than five minutes speaking to him to understand he is brilliant.1
- José is “‘incomparable’” and “a brilliant professional with impressive experience.”2
- “He's a mastermind."3
- "José is one of the best lawyers I've ever come across. For any significant or very complex dispute involving the laws of different countries, he is the one you turn to."4
- "He is phenomenal. He has gravitas and knowledge and is very persuasive."5
- "He's got brilliant oral advocacy skills and is focused and hands-on."6
- “José Astigarraga simply exceeds expectations by far; he understands the business, the main objectives, takes care of the details. Really, an amazingly distinguished person and professional.”7
- "José is a high-profile, experienced lawyer and a brilliant strategist."8
- "José Astigarraga is a master. He's very sophisticated and practical, with a global vision of the issues. It's always a pleasure to work with him."9
- "What makes him unique is that he really has a global perspective on disputes and he knows how to resolve even the most complex cases."10
- Sources praise his "strategic thinking and ability to stay ahead of the curve," adding: "He considers all elements, gives practical advice and is on top of every matter at the same time; he's very focused and diligent."11
- “José Astigarraga is an excellent and very efficient professional, as well as a magnificent speaker.”12
Qualifications
Récompenses et distinctions
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Arbitration, 2011-2025, International Arbitration - Commercial, 2011-2025, International Arbitration - Governmental, 2011-2025, Commercial Litigation, 2008-2025, and for Litigation - Banking and Finance, 2015-2025. He also received the Best Lawyers™ "Lawyer of the Year" award in Miami for Internation Arbitration - Commercial, 2019, 2021, and 2024.
- University of Miami School of Law’s Inter-American Law Review “Lawyer of the Americas” Award for his contributions in the field of international law.
- Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global USA for International Arbitration: Counsel, 2017-2024.
- Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Latin America – International Counsel for Arbitration (International), 2017-2024.
- Ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA for Nationwide International Arbitration: Counsel, 2017-2024.
- Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Latin America – International Counsel for Arbitration (International), 2017-2025.
- Ranked in Chambers Global for Global Market Leaders Arbitration (International), 2017-2024.
- Ranked in Chambers Global USA for International Arbitration (Foreign Expert for Latin America-wide), 2017-2024.
- Listed as a “Leading Lawyer” in The Legal 500 US for Dispute Resolution International Arbitration, 2021-2024.
- Listed as a “Leading Lawyer” in The Legal 500 Latin America for Latin-America: International Firms International Arbitration, 2017-2022 and “Hall of Fame” 2023-2025.