José Astigarraga is named a Leading Lawyer, and four individuals are also recommended: Cristina Cárdenas, Eduardo De la Peña, Edward Mullins, and William Russell. De la Peña and Russell are new mentions this year.

Results for 2018 Legal 500 Latin America are compiled based on information from independent researchers interviewing more than 10,000 lawyers. The research provides a thorough review of the strengths and capabilities of law firms in numerous practice areas across the region.

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