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Latin America - International Counsel

The Arbitration (International) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Latin America - International Counsel.

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Band 1

  1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Debevoise & Plimpton enjoys a prestigious international arbitration practice with an outstanding reputation for handling sophisticated disputes throughout the region, most notably those concerning Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Its international arbitration outfit caters to a host of prestigious financiers and energy, mining, and infrastructure companies investing in the region, assisting with a wide range of high-value contentious matters. The legal team is renowned for its singular expertise in both international commercial arbitration matters and investor-state mandates.
  2. Freshfields
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    Freshfields
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer possesses an outstanding team offering profound insight into the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional arbitration disputes arising in Latin America. The international arbitration team is the first port of call for top-level corporate investors from a range of industry sectors engaging in highly complex investment treaty arbitration cases, especially those concerning Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela. The top-tier law firm also boasts additional expertise in state representation, as well as commercial arbitration cases originating from post-M&A disputes.
  3. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    King & Spalding enjoys a premier practice boasting a deep bench of talented international arbitration experts experienced in handling cases involving an array of key Latin American jurisdictions. The legal division offers top-tier advice to leading multinational corporations engaging in commercial arbitration cases resulting from post-M&A issues, construction claims and general contractual disputes. King & Spalding also excels at representing corporate clients in high-stakes investment treaty arbitration cases.
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Band 2

  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter possesses an acclaimed disputes practice that is held in high esteem for its ability to navigate complex cross-border Latin American arbitration mandates. The law firm excels at representing governments in consequential investment treaty arbitration cases, as well as defending regional corporations in major ICC disputes. The legal team is deeply knowledgeable of matters concerning the energy and natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
  2. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells benefits from a strong team of practitioners experienced in Latin American arbitration mandates. The practice group acts for an array of prominent companies in complex commercial arbitration matters, in addition to representing investors in investment treaty cases. The legal department is active throughout a wide range of Latin American countries which includes Mexico and Chile.
  3. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    White & Case benefits from a pre-eminent global team in high demand for its extensive experience acting on sophisticated arbitration matters throughout Latin America. The international arbitration practice group regularly counsels an impressive selection of blue-chip corporations involved in high-profile investor-state arbitration, as well as commercial cases over contractual disputes, construction matters and post-M&A claims. The firm additionally boasts longstanding experience in state representation cases, advising on highly important investment treaty disputes.
  4. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
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    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Chaffetz Lindsey's esteemed international arbitration outfit offers valued expertise in Latin American mandates. The practice group is in high demand among prominent international and regional corporate groups for its knowledge of commercial disputes, especially those arising out of infrastructure and construction claims. Chaffetz Lindsey's lawyers are also sought after by corporate claimants engaging in investment treaty cases.
  2. Reed Smith LLP
    3
    Reed Smith LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Reed Smith enjoys an admired dispute resolution practice sought after for its Latin American arbitration expertise. The legal team is adept at handling complex commercial arbitration cases, frequently advising clients on claims arising out of construction and financial disputes across Latin America. Reed Smith is also well versed in representing investors in significant investment treaty arbitration mandates.
  3. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Highly respected international arbitration outfit Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom boasts an impressive track record advising on matters throughout Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico. The law office remains a popular choice for regional and international investors involved in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitration cases in the region. The international arbitration practice group enjoys notable activity in the oil and gas sector.
  4. Three Crowns LLP
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    Three Crowns LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Three Crowns benefits from a well-regarded international arbitration practice group with recognised Latin American expertise. The firm remains highly active representing major players from the energy sector, in particular in investor-state disputes, with a growing presence in the commercial arbitration arena. The practice's expertise spans several jurisdictions, including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico.
  5. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Clifford Chance US LLP
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    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Clifford Chance benefits from a talented disputes practice experienced in handling matters across Latin America, with a focus on the Peruvian market. The international arbitration group leverages its knowledge of energy and infrastructure to represent multinational corporate clients in both commercial and investor-state arbitration cases.
  2. Covington & Burling LLP
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    Covington & Burling LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Covington & Burling possesses an admired dispute resolution group skilled at handling multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration cases. The legal team acts for an impressive portfolio of corporate clients, especially those hailing from the energy and natural resources and construction sectors. Covington & Burling advises clients on both investor-state and commercial arbitration disputes.
  3. Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
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    Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is recognised for its prowess in the international arbitration arena. The legal team is renowned for its skill in representing governments and state-owned entities in crucial commercial and investment treaty disputes across Latin America. The international arbitration practice group boasts an impressive track record acting for various states in the region, notably Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela.
  4. Foley Hoag LLP
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    Foley Hoag LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Foley Hoag has an established international arbitration practice with longstanding experience acting on Latin American mandates. The legal team is in high demand among sovereign states and state-owned entities for its ability to handle complex investment treaty and commercial arbitration cases. The firm also advises private companies on commercial disputes.
  5. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin possesses a recognised international practice group with a strong reputation in the Latin American market. The international arbitration department benefits from marked experience representing sovereigns, state-owned enterprises and investors in investment treaty arbitration cases. Sidley Austin also caters to private companies involved in commercial arbitration claims.
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Squire Patton Boggs fields an active international arbitration practice that is widely recognised for its activity across several Latin American jurisdictions, including Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. The team offers expertise in disputes relating to the infrastructure sector, and handling noted commercial and investment treaty arbitration proceedings.
  7. Vinson & Elkins LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Vinson & Elkins benefits from a talented disputes practice that earns recognition for its prowess in multi-jurisdictional Latin American arbitration mandates. The legal team offers significant expertise in commercial arbitration matters, with a growing stature for its representation of corporate entities in investment treaty arbitration. Vinson & Elkins is particularly experienced in handling energy and construction disputes.
  8. BakerHostetler LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Cuatrecasas
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4