ARGENTINA

Allende & Brea
Baker McKenzie
Beccar Varela
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

Winner: Marval O'Farrell Mairal  

Client Service: Bruchou & Funes de Rioja 

This firm is recognised for providing its clients with exceptional service, with one enthusing: “Their service levels and responsiveness are outstanding. It's a pleasure to work with them. You always know you can count on them.” Another observer points out: “Their service is nothing less than premium, world-class, and with excellent timing.” Finally, another respondent notes: “The firm has a very strong and experienced team. They are creative to find innovative solutions, and they are excellent at identifying risks and upsides involved in a deal.” 

BOLIVIA

Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil - BAQSN
Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.
Indacochea & Asociados
Moreno Baldivieso
PPO Abogados

Winner: Moreno Baldivieso 

CENTRAL AMERICA

Aguilar Castillo Love
Arias
BLP
CENTRAL LAW
Consortium Legal
EY Law
García & Bodán
LatamLex Abogados
Nassar Abogados

Winner: Consortium Legal

CHILE

Carey
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Claro & Cía
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
Bofill Mir Abogados
Guerrero Olivos
Morales & Besa
Larrain y Asociados Abogados

Winner: Carey 

Client Service: Claro & Cía 

This firm is recognised for its outstanding client service standards with one observer enthusing: “They respond in a timely manner and, more importantly, they provide comprehensive and well-founded advice. They give us peace of mind.” Another interviewee highlights that “the content and responsiveness of the team perfectly match our needs.” Finally, another client declares: “What I value the most about them is the team’s availability. Moreover, they truly pay attention to our needs, which is rare to find.” 

COLOMBIA

Baker McKenzie
Brigard Urrutia
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
Gómez-Pinzón
Lloreda Camacho & Co
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Posse Herrera Ruiz

Winner: Brigard Urrutia 

Client Service: Posse Herrera Ruiz 

This firm is recognised for providing its clients with the highest standards of service, with one interviewee noting: “The level of professionalism and approach to clients makes them stand out.” Highlighting the team’s merits, one respondent points out: “The professional and human quality of all its members is remarkable. The firm provides personalized support focused on the client's needs”. Another commentator enthuses: “For us, it is a kind of Go-To-Dream-Team that has rescued us from extremely complex and sophisticated situations.” Finally, one client declares: “They are our lead advisor due to their unique level of service and responsiveness. The firm and its team are unique in their ability to offer top-tier legal services with boutique-level responsiveness.” 

COSTA RICA

BLP
Alta Batalla
Arias
Consortium Legal
Dentons Muñoz
EY Law
Facio & Cañas

Winner: BLP 

CUBA (INTERNATIONAL COUNSEL)

Akerman LLP
Andersen Spain
Pinsent Masons
Uría Menéndez

Winner: Uría Menéndez 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Castillo y Castillo
Guzmán Ariza Abogados
Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández
OMG
Pereyra & Asociados

Winner: Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández


ECUADOR

Bustamante Fabara
CorralRosales
Lexvalor Abogados
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

Winner: Pérez Bustamante & Ponce 

EL SALVADOR

Arias
Consortium Legal
Espino Nieto & Asociados
García & Bodán
Romero Pineda & Asociados, Compañía de Abogados

Winner: Arias

GUATEMALA

Aguilar Castillo Love
Arias
BLP
Consortium Legal
LEGALSA
Mayora & Mayora, S.C.
Alta QIL 4 ABOGADOS

Winner: Consortium Legal

HONDURAS

Aguilar Castillo Love
Arias
Alta Melara & Asociados
Consortium Legal
Ecija Abogados
BLP

Winner: Consortium Legal 

MEXICO

Baker McKenzie
Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Greenberg Traurig S.C.
Hogan Lovells BSTL
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C.
Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau, S.C.
Santamarina y Steta S.C.
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.
White & Case

Winner: Galicia Abogados, S.C. 

Client Service: Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C 

One client praises this law firm's institutional commitment with providing a high standard of services to its clients, saying: “They do what they say they are going to do in a timely manner, whilst providing an excellent service. They have a culture of customer orientation and quality that is so strong that no matter who I speak to within the team, everyone has the same devotion to the client.” Another interviewee points to the legal team’s pragmatic approach when tending to its customer base: “The lawyers are very approachable, and when we need their legal support, they give it instantly by joining a quick Zoom meeting, understanding the issue swiftly, and providing their feedback. Our relationship with them is agile, and the quality of their services is great.”  

NICARAGUA

Alvarado y Asociados
Arias
Consortium Legal
García & Bodán

Winner: García & Bodán 

PANAMA

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
Galindo, Arias & López
Morgan & Morgan

Winner: Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega 

PARAGUAY

BKM - Berkemeyer
Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown
Ferrere Abogados
Olmedo Abogados
Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja
Vouga Abogados

Winner: Vouga Abogados 

PERU

Estudio Echecopar - Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International
Garrigues
Hernández & Cía. Abogados
Miranda & Amado Abogados
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Bullard Falla Ezcurra
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Winner: Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados 
Client Service: Estudio Echecopar - Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International 

An impressed interviewee enthuses: "The firm deserves a ten out of ten for its client service. The team delivers comprehensive and business-oriented advice. This is a team you can rely on. You can rest assured that matters are thoroughly assessed from every angle." Speaking about the firm, another client adds: "This is a relationship of trust, because of the excellent and top-notch quality of the service they provide. Lawyers are sharp in their analyses, and provide outstanding technical support." Another respondent also notes: "The client service is excellent, and lawyers maintain a highly personalized relationship with us. I am delighted to work with them, as both, partners and associates are consistently accessible." 

PUERTO RICO

Ferraiuoli LLC
McConnell Valdés LLC
O'Neill & Borges LLC
Pietrantoni Méndez & Alvarez LLC

Winner: McConnell Valdés LLC

URUGUAY

Ferrere Abogados
Guyer & Regules
Hughes & Hughes
Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga
Posadas
Pérez del Castillo & Asociados

Winner: Ferrere Abogados 

Client Service: Guyer & Regules

An interviewee praises this firm’s service, stating that “they give us peace of mind.” This client continues by saying: “They follow up on legal matters in a comprehensive and timely manner which allows us to focus on our business. It is a pleasure to work with this team.” Another source reports that “they have in-depth knowledge of the market. They really know what is going on,” adding: “It’s a firm I need as part of my team.” Finally, commenting on the firm’s values, a respondent enthuses: “Respect and inclusiveness are always present in the firm’s work.” 

VENEZUELA

AraqueReyna
Baker McKenzie SC
D'Empaire
Dentons
Leĝa Abogados
Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Nunez

Winner: D'Empaire 


INTERNATIONAL COUNSEL IN LATIN AMERICA

CORPORATE FINANCE (Corporate-Banking-CM)

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
White & Case LLP

Winner: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Arnold & Porter LLP
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Dechert LLP
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Hogan Lovells
King & Spalding LLP
White & Case LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP

Winner: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

PROJECT FINANCE

Clifford Chance LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP
Mayer Brown LLP
Milbank LLP
Paul Hastings LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP
White & Case LLP
Allen & Overy LLP

Winner: Milbank LLP 

REGIONAL SOUTH AMERICAN PRACTICE (OF THE YEAR)

Baker McKenzie
CMS
Dentons
DLA Piper LLP
Garrigues
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Winner: Baker McKenzie

LATIN AMERICAN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR: Marval O'Farrell Mairal  

This full-service law firm has showcased a noteworthy performance and remarkable commitment to its clients, retaining a market-leading position in key practice areas such as Corporate/M&A, Labour & Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Public Law. Praising the pre-eminent legal team’s sophistication of work, level of client service and commercial awareness, one client extols: “I have worked with this law firm on multiple complex issues and in different practice areas, and they are excellent. The depth of their analysis, the speed of their response, the dedication of their professionals, and the ability to understand the needs of the business, are all superlative.” Another client points out: “Every member of the team working on our case is available at very short notice when needed. They are able to accommodate our requests immediately, and they provide a top-class service.” Finally, an interviewee underscores the legal team’s long-term dedication to its clients, highlighting: “The team’s devotion to understanding the needs of our company, as well as to the development and growth of our business, is simply remarkable.” 

Private Practice

Individual Awards
Diversity and Inclusion: Future Leader

Ángela María Jurado Echeverri – Gómez-Pinzón (Colombia)
Diego Tamayo – FERRERE (Bolivia)
Gabriel Durán – BLP (Costa Rica)
Ingrid Reese – PPO Abogados (Bolivia)
Joseline Pérez – Hernández & Cía. (Peru)
Magdalena Sáenz Lavalle – Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum (Argentina)
Maximiliano Cuello Bratina – Marval O'Farrell Mairal (Argentina)
Pamela Velázquez Zambrano – Gonzalez Calvillo (Mexico)
Roberto Gutiérrez – Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados (Peru)
Rodrigo Colmenares – Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía (MENPA) (Venezuela)

Winner: Diego Tamayo – FERRERE (Bolivia)

Diego Tamayo’s diversity equity and inclusion work covers a range of activities. He leads the pro bono program and has advised a number of organisations supporting education for young people from low-income backgrounds. Internally, Diego has improved the firm’s sustainability and organized events recognising International Women’s Day, World Down Syndrome Day and Pride.

Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution

Alix Airam Trimmer Espinosa – LAIN Laboral Interseccional (Mexico)
Ciro Colombara – Colombara Estrategia Legal (Chile)
Cristina L. Sánchez-Vebber – Sánchez Vebber SC
Diego Hernández – FerradaNehme (Chile)
Elisa Walker Echenique – Sarmiento y Walker Abogados (Chile)
Inés Baca – Estudio Echecopar - member firm of Baker McKenzie International (Peru)
Marvin Carvajal – Alta Batalla (Costa Rica)
Montserrat Manzano – Von Wobeser y Sierra (Mexico)
Nicolás Emanuel del Hoyo – Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (Argentina)
Pamela Navarro – Atalla Legal (Peru)

Highly Commended: Alix Airam Trimmer Espinosa – LAIN Laboral Interseccional (Mexico)

Winner: Elisa Walker Echenique – Sarmiento y Walker Abogados (Chile)

With an academic background in gender equality, Elisa Walker Echenique puts theory into practice through pro bono work, leading the DEI commission at the Bar Association and developing original and effective internal DEI initiatives at the firm.

Firm Awards
Environment and Sustainability: Outstanding Firm
Alta Batalla (Costa Rica)

Beccar Varela (Argentina)
BLP (Costa Rica)
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez (Mexico)
Gómez Pinzón (Colombia)
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes, S.C. (Mexico)
Miniño (Dominican Republic)
Morales & Besa (Chile)
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados (Peru)
Von Wobeser y Sierra (Mexico)

Winner: Alta Batalla (Costa Rica)

Alta Batalla have been among the firms leading the way on sustainability for a number of years. A comprehensive program of internal sustainability measures and policies that have seen them gain significant accreditation is combined with casework, much of which is pro bono, and a well-developed training program for employees at the firm.

Pro Bono: Outstanding Firm

Beccar Varela (Argentina)
Gómez-Pinzón (Colombia)
Greenberg Traurig (Mexico)
FerradaNehme (Chile)
Hogan Lovells (Mexico)
Marval O'Farrell Mairal (Argentina)
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C. (Mexico)
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce - PBP (Ecuador)
PPO Abogados (Bolivia)
White & Case, SC (Mexico)

Winner: Hogan Lovells (Mexico)

Hogan Lovells are awarded for their incredible dedication to pro bono work, averaging 83 hours per-person in 2022. Their efforts cover a range of topics, from climate to change, empowering women and anti-trafficking laws, to collaboration and training with indigenous people.

Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Firm

Arias (Central America)
BLP (Costa Rica)
CMS Latin America
FerradaNehme (Chile)
Galicia (Mexico)
Guyer & Regules (Uruguay)
Miranda & Amado (Peru)
Morgan & Morgan (Panama)
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados (Peru)
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce - PBP (Ecuador)

Highly Commended: Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados (Peru) 

Winner: FerradaNehme (Chile)

The continued development and success of FerradaNehme’s holistic #SostieneFN program - which covers efforts focusing on the environment and sustainability, pro bono work and diversity, equity and inclusion – ensures the firm stand out as a DEI leader. Their impressive metrics are rigorously tracked to measure progress and adapt policies and procedures for the best results.

In-House
Individual Award

Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution
Carolina Núñez – BayWa r.e. Americas
Daniela Falfán Mayer – Inditex
Giovanna Franyuti Kelly – Citibanamex
Karina Ojeda Valle – Capital Indigo
María Luisa Egúsquiza – Softys Peru
Patricia Brocos – Credicorp Capital
Pedro Morales Cisternas – Penta Financiero
Rosalía Roman Urcuyo – CAF-Asset Management Corporation (CAF-AM)
Roy Gonzalez – Mastercard Worldwide
Verónica Arbulú – Statkraft

Winner: Verónica Arbulú – Statkraft

The architect of Statkraft’s DEI strategy since 2019, Verónica Arbulú is responsible for a range of initiatives which continue to develop and reap rewards. Highlights include a scholarship program, blind recruitment, awareness campaigns on sexual harassment and the inclusion of DEI in the companies RFP process.

Company Award
Diversity and Inclusion: Outstanding Company
Accenture

Aconcagua Foods S.A.
AES Andes
Cenit Transporte y Logística de Hidrocarburos
Ford Motor Company Mexico
HSBC
Medtronic Colombia
Penta Financiero S.A.
Servicios Comerciales Amazon México, S. de R.L. de C.V (Amazon)
Uber

Winner: Accenture

Accenture has long been a global leader in DEI and their Latin America-based operation is no different. Their diverse legal team lead a comprehensive strategy that covers raises awareness on all aspects of DEI and works closely with HR to ensure the organisation has an inclusive structure. In recent years, they have also developed a very successful pro bono program, which continues to grow.