Esteban Leccese

Esteban Leccese is an experienced attorney admitted in civil-law and common-law jurisdictions, specialized in handling complex international litigation and arbitration, including commercial and investment claims under the rules of major international arbitration institutions such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and ad hoc arbitrations under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules.

Esteban’s relevant matters include high-profile cases involving a broad range of industries, such as the energy, oil and gas, mining, airlines, construction and infrastructure under different applicable laws. He also advises clients on strategic issues regarding dispute resolution clauses, protections provided for in bilateral investment treaties, and applicable procedures.

Prior to joining Ajamie LLP, Esteban practiced law with two leading Argentine law firms in Buenos Aires and an international law firm in Houston and London. Esteban is a Spanish native speaker, and is fluent in English and Italian. He also has a working knowledge of French.

Columbia University

LL.M. (2001)

2001

Honors: Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

National University of Tucumán, Argentina

J.D. (1996)

1996

Honors: First in Class

Assistant Professor of Contract Law

National University of Tucumán Law School, Tucumán, Argentina

Current

Assistant Professor of Civil and Commercial Contracts

Austral University Law School, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Current

Of Counsel

Ajamie LLP

2017 - Current

CARAT (Argentine Committee for National and Transnational Arbitration) (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

State Bar of Texas  # 24103856

Member

Current

Argentina

Since 1996

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24103856

Since 2017

• International Arbitration