Andrés F. Barrera

Andrés F. Barrera is an associate director in BRG’s International Arbitration practice. His work primarily involves valuation of businesses and assets, as well as economic, financial, and regulatory analysis in the context of commercial and investment arbitrations.

Mr. Barrera has worked on arbitration proceedings under International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), International Court of Arbitration (ICC), and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) rules. His valuation experience comprises industries including electricity generation and distribution (conventional and renewable), food and beverage, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas (exploration, production, and distribution), and telecommunications. He has worked on projects in locations including Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. These matters have involved development of complex and customized valuation models, drafting of expert testimony, preparation of expert witnesses for hearings, and direct support to counsel and clients throughout arbitration proceedings.

Mr. Barrera is pursuing an Executive MBA at New York University’s Stern School of Business, specializing in corporate finance and strategy. He holds a master’s degree in economic development from the Yunnan University of Finance and Economics and a BA from Wheaton College, where he majored in economics and international relations.