backLONDON, September 13, 2013—In the 2013 edition of Legal 500: Latin America, King & Spalding was again recognized as one of the region’s leading law firms. This year, the firm earned rankings for its corporate, international arbitration, and projects and energy practices in the guide. In addition, 17 King & Spalding lawyers were singled out for their Latin American expertise.
Clients interviewed as part of Legal 500’s research were highly complementary of the firm’s work in Latin America. King & Spalding’s international arbitration practice was one of only four firms to achieve Tier 1 recognition in the category, and was cited by clients as “a fantastic team” that is “efficient and cost-effective.” For projects and energy work, clients described the firm’s experience as “impeccable” and noted that “you can clearly see why it is rated one of the best law firms in the U.S.” Likewise, the firm’s Latin American corporate group was lauded as “excellent in all respects”.
A list of the practice rankings and recognized individuals follows below. To read the practice write-ups in full, click here.
International Arbitration (Tier 1)
- Doak Bishop (Leading)
- Guillermo Aguilar-Alvarez (Recommended)
- Roberto Aguirre Luzi (Recommended)
- Henry Burnett (Recommended)
- Wade Coriell (Recommended)
- Edward Kehoe (Recommended)
- Craig Miles (Recommended)
- Caline Mouawad (Recommended)
- Isabel Fernandez de la Cuesta (Recommended)
Projects and Energy (Tier 3)
- James Bowe (Recommended)
- John Crespo (Recommended)
- Ken Culotta (Recommended)
- Vera de Brito de Gyarfas (Recommended)
- John Keffer (Recommended)
- Kelly Malone (Recommended)
- Peter Oxman (Recommended)
- Dan Rogers (Recommended)
Corporate and M&A (Tier 5)
- John Crespo (Recommended)
- Ken Culotta (Recommended)
- John Keffer (Recommended)
- Dan Rogers (Recommended)
King & Spalding’s Latin American practice represents U.S., European and other multinational companies on complex corporate and contractual matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, privatizations, energy and infrastructure projects, and real estate ventures. The practice group also includes world-renowned experts in international trade matters and dispute resolution. During many years of working on matters in Latin America, King & Spalding lawyers have gained intimate knowledge of Latin American laws, cultures and practices, and have established strong relationships with government officials, investment banks and leaders of the professional and business communities.
About King & Spalding
Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.