Distinguished by its growing profile for Latin America-related work, Reed Smith LLP is praised for its understanding of ‘the challenges and opportunities that arise from the region’s dynamic and diverse markets’. Frequently involved in commercial and investor-state cases, the team enjoys a particularly strong presence in energy and natural resources-related disputes, where it acts for major global energy companies. Additionally, the life sciences and shipping industries are significant sources of work. As a testament to its unique focus on Latin America, many of the department’s key names are based in Miami, including seasoned international arbitration specialist José Astigarraga; Francisco Rodriguez, who serves as vice-chair of the US international arbitration practice; Sandra Millor, who handles a range of cross-border arbitral and judicial disputes; and foreign legal consultant Gilberto Guerrero-Rocca. The deep bench also draws on Houston’s Francisco Rivero, who spearheads the Latin America business team, and New York-based James Duffy.
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‘The team resolves the questions parallel with any administrative procedures; it was like working as part of a single team with them.’