
Gabriela Alvarez-Avila
PartnerIn the 2022 Chambers Ranking, Gabriela is recognized as " 'a phenomenal lawyer,' that has set notable international law precedents in arbitration with the awards handed down in cases she has participated in.” Very professional and knowledgeable lawyer" and as "very meticulous and able to create a solid line of defence for clients. She is also great at devising strategies."
EXPERIENCE
- English
- Spanish
- French
J.D., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
LL.M., University of Geneva
Ph.D. Studies, University of Geneva Graduate Institute of International Law
Awards
Pro Bono
Publications
- CRE impone sanción por más de US$450 millones; Suprema Corte emite precedente desfavorable a los permisionarios, June 28, 2022
- The 2022 ICSID Rule Amendments: What investors and States need to know, 7 June 2022
- El Congreso de la Unión desecha reforma constitucional en materia eléctrica y aprueba reforma legal para regular el litio, April 20, 2022
- La Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación desestima acción de inconstitucionalidad contra la reforma a La Ley de la Industria Eléctrica, April 8, 2022
Media Mentions
Prior Experience
Before joining DLA Piper, Gabriela practiced at several major law firms in Mexico City and Geneva, Switzerland. She additionally served as counsel at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and a Spanish multinational financial services company.
Teaching Experience
Has taught International Arbitration at the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económica (CIDE) and at the Commercial PostGraduate Program of the Escuela Libre de Derecho.
Memberships And Affiliations