Reed Smith LLP has a substantial Miami team that is widely recognised for its expertise in cross-border disputes, including investment and commercial arbitration, and is also prominent in white-collar crime and investigations, antitrust disputes and bankruptcy cases (particularly in connection with Brazil). Over the years, the Miami team (which features a number of practitioners licensed in both the US and a Latin American jurisdiction) has built a substantial client base of international companies and multilatinas. In investment arbitration, the team has acted for a series of investors in claims against Venezuela and Peru; more broadly, the team remains focused on energy and natural resources, life sciences and shipping, among other sectors. Vice-chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice in the US, Francisco Rodriguez nevertheless has a major focus on Latin America. Sandra Millor and Edward Mullins are also top dispute resolution practitioners that have a background in cases related to the region, as does foreign legal consultant Gilberto Guerrero-Rocca as regards investor-state and commercial arbitration. Arbitral leading light José Astigarraga is set to leave in late 2024 to practice solely as an arbitrator and mediator. The firm's Brazil desk is led by experienced figure Felipe Berer, who is licensed to practice in Brazil, the District of Columbia, Virginia and is a foreign legal consultant in Florida.