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Fernando Rodriguez-Cortina is a partner in King & Spalding's Houston office and a member of the firm's International Disputes Practice Group. As a dual-qualified attorney, with law degrees from civil and common law jurisdictions (Mexico and the U.S.), Fernando specializes in complex international disputes, offering a unique cross- border perspective and a deep regional and cultural understanding.
Fernando’s practice centers on representing clients in high-stakes arbitrations and international disputes, with an emphasis in Latin America. His expertise spans commercial, civil, and international law issues, as well as bilateral investment treaties, and represents clients in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. He has represented major players across diverse industries, including oil and gas, mining, aerospace, retail, construction, finance, pharmaceutical, automotive, aviation and insurance.
He earned his law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and completed the Law and Global Economy dual degree LL.M program at the New York University School of Law and the National University of Singapore. Before joining King & Spalding in 2014, Fernando spent seven years as an associate in a leading Mexican law firm in Mexico City.
Fernando’s exceptional work in international arbitration has earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as a Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500, Rising Star in International Arbitration by Law360, Arbitration Future Leader by GAR/Who’s Who, and On the Rise Attorney for International Arbitration by the Texas Lawyer.
LL.M., New York University School of Law
LL.M., National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law
Law Degree, Universidad Iberoamericana, with academic distinction
Mexico
New York
Texas
Mexico (admitted 11/2009; Reg. # 6206347)
English
Spanish
October 23, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 Latin America 2025 Guide
Representing Gasoducto Sur Peruano against Peru in an ICSID arbitration relating to the termination of a concession contract for the construction of a gas pipeline in Peru.
Representing Linea Amarilla S.A.C. (owned by VINCI Highways) in an arbitration against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement and construction claims against the City of Lima.
Representing Talos Energy in a USMCA dispute against Mexico relating to Mexico’s actions in connection to the unitization of an oil field shared with Pemex.
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June 17, 2024
Do International Mining Investors Have an FPS Claim Against Mexico for Cartel Extortion?
May 18, 2023
Mexican Law Amendment Could Stifle Mining Activity
May 12, 2023
Mexico Enacts New Legal Regime for Mining Concessions
October 23, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 Latin America 2025 Guide
Representing Gasoducto Sur Peruano against Peru in an ICSID arbitration relating to the termination of a concession contract for the construction of a gas pipeline in Peru.
Representing Linea Amarilla S.A.C. (owned by VINCI Highways) in an arbitration against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement and construction claims against the City of Lima.
Representing Talos Energy in a USMCA dispute against Mexico relating to Mexico’s actions in connection to the unitization of an oil field shared with Pemex.
See more
June 17, 2024
Do International Mining Investors Have an FPS Claim Against Mexico for Cartel Extortion?
May 18, 2023
Mexican Law Amendment Could Stifle Mining Activity
May 12, 2023
Mexico Enacts New Legal Regime for Mining Concessions
October 23, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 Latin America 2025 Guide
LL.M., New York University School of Law
LL.M., National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law
Law Degree, Universidad Iberoamericana, with academic distinction
Mexico
New York
Texas
Mexico (admitted 11/2009; Reg. # 6206347)
English
Spanish