Legal news organization Latin Lawyer has bestowed on Reed Smith’s José I. Astigarraga its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award 2024.

Astigarraga joined the firm in 2017 as global head of the firm’s international arbitration practice. Under his leadership, the firm expanded its practice globally and rose to become a member of the GAR 30, the Global Arbitration Review’s ranking of the world’s top 30 arbitration firms.

“I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to contribute to the development of the practice of international arbitration in Latin America over the course of my career,” said Astigarraga. “Latin Lawyer knows the legal landscape of Latin America, so to have them honor me with this award is wonderfully rewarding.”