Reed Smith, a global law firm with a strong presence in Latin America, has been marked as a highly recommended firm for arbitration, litigation, and corporate and M&A in the 2025 edition of Latin Lawyer 250.
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Reed Smith's Latin American arbitration offering is described as "highly regarded by clients and competitors alike," noting that  its "group of talented disputes practitioners has brought the firm success." It also highlighted the firm's transactional services, especially in the energy and natural resources sectors, where it has spearheaded significant mandates across the region.

The firm's Miami office was also commended. The office recently appointed commercial disputes partner Francisco Rodriguez as its new managing partner, reflecting Reed Smith's commitment to growing its regional practice.

Reed Smith's Latin America practice group is co-led by Houston/New York arbitration partner Francisco Rivero, who has extensive experience in complex cross-border disputes involving the region. The team counts on a deep bench of talent across the firm's global network of offices, including in London, New York, Paris, Washington D.C., and Dallas.

The following lawyers were recognized by Latin Lawyer 250 in their respective categories:

Arbitration

  • José Astigarraga, partner and “one of the most prominent arbitrators in the region,” based in Miami 
  • Felipe Berer, partner and dual-qualified in the US and Brazil, based in Miami
  • James Duffy, partner and former counsel to the US Trade Representative, based in New York
  • Francisco Rivero, partner and co-chair of the Latin America practice group, Houston/New York
  • Clément Fouchard, partner and former counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration, based in Paris
  • Gilberto Guerrero-Rocca, foreign legal consultant, based in Miami
  • Ed Mullins, partner and former chair of Florida Bar international law section and the board certification committee for international litigation and arbitration, based in Miami 
  • Francisco Rodriguez, managing partner of the Miami office

Litigation

  • José Astigarraga, partner and “one of the most prominent litigators in the region,” based in Miami 
  • Francisco Rodriguez, managing partner of the Miami office

Corporate and M&A

  • Efren Acosta, partner based in Houston
  • Lee Ann Dillon, partner based in New York