Juan Patricio Lara

Biography

Specializes in the establishment of Chinese companies in Argentina, mergers and acquisitions, and legal disputes between companies from China and Latin America.

Speaks Spanish, English, and Mandarin Chinese. Has studied Chinese for more than eleven years, passed the HSK 3 and HSK 4 Chinese proficiency exams, and has visited China on numerous occasions. Also passed the First Certificate in English and the International Legal English Certificate, both from the University of Cambridge (UK).

Practice areas include Foreign Investment, International Trade, Agribusiness, Energy, Natural Resources, Construction, Maritime Law, and Intellectual Property.

Arbitrator at China's premier arbitration centers: CIETAC (China), BIAC (Beijing), SHIAC (Shanghai), SCIA (Shenzhen), and HIAC (Hainan). Also an arbitrator at SIAC (Singapore) and a mediator at CCPIT - SICMC (Shanghai).

Member of the Advisory Committee of the General Arbitration Court of the Rosario Board of Trade (Argentina), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and HK45 – Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

Holds a Law degree and a postgraduate degree in Corporate Law. Licensed to practice law by the Capital Federal Public Bar Association (Buenos Aires), Rosario Bar Association (Santa Fe), and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (Argentina). Founding Partner of JPL Estudio Jurídico (Argentina).