Firm PROFILE

Arnold & Porter

Latin America 2026

Rankings

Leading firm in Latin America 2026

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

1000

Lawyers

16

Offices

1946

Established Year

Content provided by Arnold & Porter

Contributions and articles

4 Global Practice Guides

Overview

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With over 1,000 lawyers in 16 offices, Arnold & Porter combines sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities to resolve clients’ most complex issues. We offer an integrated approach spanning more than 40 practice areas. Through multidisciplinary collaboration and focused industry experience, we provide innovative and effective solutions to mitigate risks, address challenges, and achieve successful outcomes.

Industry sectors (13)

Banking & Financial Services
Energy
Mining & Natural Resources
Agribusiness
Manufacturing & Consumer Products
Infrastructure & Transportation
Media
Telecommunications
Government & Multilateral Institutions
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Steel & Industrial Metals
Retail
Technology

Capabilities (12)

Anti-Corruption
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Capital Markets Transactions
Global Law & Public Policy
International Arbitration
International Trade
Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Commercial Litigation
Sovereign Finance
Structured Finance & Derivatives
Syndicates & Leveraged Finance

Key people

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Michael D. Daneker
Global Co-Chair
Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker
Global Co-Chair

Work & experience

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For over 40 years, Arnold & Porter has advised sovereigns, central banks, financial institutions, companies, and investment funds across Latin America on cross-border transactions, disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters, combining regional experience with multidisciplinary capabilities. Many lawyers are native or fluent Spanish and Portuguese speakers, trained in US and Latin American law, offering practical, regionally grounded counsel.