Legal 500 Latin America’s 2024 edition has recognized global law firm Reed Smith’s strengths in the region. The latest guide has highlighted the firm’s capabilities once again in international arbitration, project finance and energy and has endorsed a number of Reed Smith lawyers as leaders in their fields. Notably, Legal 500 continues to honor international arbitration partner José Astigarraga with its Hall of Fame designation. 

The guide praised the “world class service” provided by Reed Smith’s international arbitration practice and clients commented that Astigarraga was “incomparable” and “a brilliant professional with impressive experience.” Also highlighted by the publication are Reed Smith partners Felipe Berer, Sandra Millor, Edward Mullins, Francisco Rivero, Francisco Rodriguez, consultant Gilberto Guerrero-Rocca and counsel Eduardo De la Peña Bernal, who was described by clients as “exceptional” and as having “an endless capacity for work.”

Legal 500 Latin America also highlighted Reed Smith’s capabilities in project finance and energy, noting the firm’s “well developed practice in both the energy and infrastructure sectors” and its strengths regarding commodities trading matters. Partners Lee Ann Dillon and Edwin Nazario were both noted.