Team
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Deva Villanúa
She is an independent, international arbitrator who has been active in arbitration for more than 20 years.
Deva Villanúa has acted as arbitrator in more than 70 commercial arbitrations, mostly as presiding arbitrator.
She has also sat through more than 15 investment arbitrations, mainly as presiding arbitrator, including two annulment proceedings.
Her strong point is damages quantification.
She holds a double degree in Law and in Business Administration.
Between July 2018 and June 2024 Deva was Vice-president of the ICC Court of Arbitration.
She is listed in ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and in the European Commission’s List of TSD Arbitrators and Experts.
Deva is able to conduct arbitrations in Spanish, English, German and Portuguese.
Deva loves to tell funny stories, spinning, and is the undisputed karaoke queen! -
Thomas James Biscomb
Thomas is a Senior Associate at
with a background in the Uruguayan and Spanish legal systems.Thomas holds a Master’s degree in International Advocacy from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid with honours. He also holds a law degree from the University of Montevideo.
Thomas acts as secretary and assistant to arbitral tribunals in commercial and investment arbitrations. Before joining
, Thomas worked in Armesto & Asociados where he also acted as secretary to arbitral tribunals.Thomas is able to assist in arbitrations in both Spanish and English.
Thomas is a football passionate and loves to hold Uruguayan barbeques with friends and family. -
Felipe Aragón
Felipe is an Of Counsel at
with a background in the Spanish legal system.Felipe holds a Double Degree in Law and Economics from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a Master’s Degree in Legal Practice from UDIMA and an Advanced Certificate on Arbitration from Universidad CEU San Pablo and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Felipe acts as arbitrator in commercial arbitrations with a particular focus on Spain and Latin America. He also acts as secretary to arbitral tribunals in commercial and investment arbitrations. Felipe participates in cases that relate to the energy sector, mineral and other natural resources, commercial contracts, public concessions and EPC contracts. Given his background in Economics, Felipe is well-versed in handling cases that entail a complex damages assessment.
Felipe is able to assist in arbitrations in both Spanish and English.
Felipe is a tennis enthusiast and is only partial to a carefully crafted michelada! -
Ethan Shannon-Craven
Ethan is an associate at
with a background in the English and Spanish legal systems. He holds an LLB in Law and Spanish from the University of Bristol. Ethan is currently finalising a Master’s in International Advocacy at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.Ethan’s legal experience is generally focused on the energy sector and, more specifically, natural gas trading.
Ethan is able to assist in arbitrations in both Spanish and English.
His passions include international mobility, languages and fitness. -
Larissa Sad Coelho
Larissa is an associate at
with a background in the Brazilian and Spanish legal systems. She is a Brazilian-qualified lawyer and holds an LLB in Law with honours from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. She is currently specializing in International Advocacy and Dispute Resolution at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Larissa also has academic experience at the Université de Liège and attended The Hague Academy of International Law as a scholarship student.She is able to assist in arbitrations in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Larissa loves the beach, playing volleyball, yoga and skiing.
