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IBA Arb40 Symposium − Raising the bar: designing accountability for the next generation of international arbitration
4 Oct 2026
Bella Center, Copenhagen, DenmarkSpeaker information
Julio Rivera Rios
Biography
Julio is a fully trained lawyer in both common- and civil-law systems—admitted to practice in Mexico, New York, Texas, and Florida—bringing a dual perspective to his practice. He focuses on resolving high-stakes disputes across industries like energy, mining, finance, construction, shareholder relations, and sports. He represents clients in complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations under ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, among others. In Mexican courts, he litigates high-profile cases, including constitutional amparos, bankruptcy proceedings, and government liability claims. Julio also advises on compliance—crafting policies, training programs, and regulatory strategies—and manages government investigations, steering clients through audits and advising on resolutions. Before co-founding Rivera Garcia in Mexico City, Julio practiced at a leading Mexican litigation firm for five years, then at two top-tier New York firms for nearly a decade.
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Sunday 4 October (1200 - 1210)
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