Independent Arbitrator at Riofrio IDR
Mélanie is the Founder and President Emerita of IASC. She is a professional arbitrator specialized in commercial and investment arbitration. She handles international disputes arising out of contracts and investment treaties, in the electricity sector (generation and distribution), renewable energy, construction, oil & gas, joint ventures, telecommunications and sales and distribution contracts. She is a dual national of Canada and Ecuador and a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of ICSID, appointed by the Republic of Ecuador.
Mélanie combines her practice with academic work by teaching at IE Law School (Instituto de Empresa) and is fluent in French, Spanish and English.