The ranking, based on the latest research by Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), shows that Reed Smith advised 14 of the 100 largest companies in Latin America in 2024, six more than in 2023. This is the second consecutive year that Reed Smith has been on the top 10 list, reflecting its strong reputation and experience in the Latin America region.

The Latin America Business Team handles sophisticated transactions, large projects, complex cross-border disputes, and sensitive investigations for international and local clients across the region, leveraging dual-licensed and native Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking lawyers. The team is led by Houston-based partner Francisco Rivero. The Houston office is deeply involved in the firm’s Latin America matters, supported by a thriving international arbitration practice and a strong track record in Mexico disputes, as well as cases involving Colombia, Peru, Chile and Brazil.

Reed Smith's international arbitration practice has among its leaders U.S. vice chair Francisco Rodriguez, who is also the firm’s Miami office managing partner. This global team adeptly represents a range of international companies in investor-state and commercial arbitration cases.

Reed Smith's Miami office offers a range of services to clients in Latin America, including cross-border disputes, Section 1782 cases, and arbitration.  The Miami-based team has extensive experience in handling cross-border matters and working with local counsel in the region.  Miami-based partner Felipe Berer is noted for handling the majority of the firm’s clients in Brazil.

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