Lorenzo Richard - Miami, FL

Acclaimed International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Counsel

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, cross-border commercial disputes require sophisticated advocacy, deep multicultural understanding, and sharp courtroom trial skills. Operating from Miami, attorney Richard C. Lorenzo stands among the foremost authorities in business litigation and international arbitration. As the Regional Managing Partner for the Americas at global law firm Hogan Lovells, Richard Lorenzo represents domestic corporations, multinational conglomerates, and sovereign entities facing contentious disputes throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe. For enterprises seeking to find an attorney capable of handling complex multinational conflicts, his decades of high-level practice deliver decisive legal leadership.

International Arbitration and Cross-Border Disputes

Cross-border conflict resolution demands thorough familiarity with both civil and common law traditions, alongside mastery of institutional arbitration procedures. Richard Lorenzo possesses extensive experience arbitrating cases under major international arbitral regimes. His practice spans complex investment treaty disputes, energy concessions, and multinational joint venture conflicts. Key arbitration areas include:

• Advocacy before prominent arbitral forums including the International Chamber of Commerce and the American Arbitration Association.
• Representation before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution.
• Enforcement and annulment proceedings for multimillion-dollar foreign arbitral awards in federal courts.
• Bilingual dispute resolution in English and Spanish, bridging jurisdictional differences seamlessly.

Complex Business Litigation and Contract Disputes

Beyond international arbitral tribunals, Richard Lorenzo serves as lead counsel in state and federal courts handling high-value commercial litigation. When contractual relationships fracture or corporate partnerships dissolve, businesses require a lawyer with proven courtroom experience. His practice addresses breach of contract claims, shareholder disagreements, director and officer liability, fiduciary duty violations, and complex commercial fraud. By developing nuanced trial strategies early, he positions corporate clients to achieve favorable settlements or secure decisive verdicts.

Energy, Infrastructure, and Telecommunications Disputes

Mr. Lorenzo has played a prominent role representing energy companies, infrastructure developers, and telecommunications leaders across the Americas. From major state-owned oil and gas entities to multinational renewable energy conglomerates, clients rely on his strategic guidance to navigate multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks, concession cancellations, and construction delay claims. His deep commercial awareness ensures legal maneuvers align with broader corporate objectives.

Distinguished Professional Recognition and Leadership

Attorney Richard Lorenzo is Florida Bar Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration, a distinction reserved for lawyers demonstrating extraordinary competence and ethics. His accomplishments include:

• Consistently ranked among the top international arbitration lawyers in Chambers USA and Chambers Latin America.
• Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Leading Partner in international commercial arbitration.
• Selected to Super Lawyers continuously for over fifteen years.
• Adjunct professor of international arbitration and litigation at Florida International University College of Law.
• Former Chair of the International Law Section of The Florida Bar and active leader with the Hispanic National Bar Foundation.

Multinational companies in need of experienced counsel for complex commercial disputes can connect with Richard Lorenzo in Miami to retain top-tier legal representation.