Global law firm White & Case LLP has solidified its leading position in Latin America according to the most recent legal directory results from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. For another year, White & Case is the only international firm that has scored the most Tier One and Band 1 rankings combined from both of the legal publications. In total, the firm landed seven Tier One rankings and three Band One rankings across various corporate and disputes practice areas.
"White & Case's continued dominance and consistent ability to maintain its top position among international firms in the market proves again and again that we are the premier provider to the region because of our unique ability to handle cross-border transactions and disputes across the full spectrum of practice areas and sectors," said Carlos Viana, head of the White & Case Latin America Interest Group.
In its report, Chambers highlights that White & Case is a "Global powerhouse distinguished for its ability to handle the most sophisticated financial transactions in Latin America," and wrote that the firm "Boasts a deep bench of skilled lawyers with longstanding experience acting on Latin American mandates, especially those concerning the Mexican and Brazilian markets." Chambers also describes the firm as the "Premier practice group revered for its prowess in the Latin American project finance field" and "Pre-eminent global practice group in high demand for its extensive experience acting on sophisticated Latin American arbitration matters."
White & Case's Number 1 rankings are:
Legal 500 Latin America: International Firms
- Banking & Finance, International – Tier One
- Capital Markets – Tier One
- International Arbitration – Tier One
- Projects and Energy – Tier One
Legal 500 Latin America: Mexico
- Corporate/M&A – Tier One
- Capital Markets – Tier One
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation – Tier One
Chambers Latin America-Wide
- Banking & Finance – Band One
- International Arbitration – Band One
- Project Finance – Band One
