The 2019 Legal 500 Latin America guide lauds lawyers, practice groups
Global | Press release - Business | September 16, 2019
The 2019 Legal 500 Latin America directory has ranked Norton Rose Fulbright in five practice groups: International - Banking and finance; International – International arbitration; International – Projects and energy; Mexico – Energy and natural resources; and Mexico – Projects and infrastructure.
Additionally, 17 Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers have been recognized for their vast experience across Latin America, including Raquel Bierzwinsky (New York, Mexico City) who has been named a leading lawyer in Mexico: Projects and energy for the first time. Rachel Crouch (Washington, DC) has also been recognized as a Rising Star in the same category.
This year's rankings are based on firm submissions which highlight significant matters handled during the last year, as well as feedback from thousands of interviews conducted with lawyers and clients throughout the world.
The Legal 500, a prominent research and publishing organization, conducts research in each key market – nationally and internationally – to evaluate law firm practice areas. The publication series has been circulated for more than 20 years and provides worldwide coverage on legal service providers in more than 100 countries.
Recognized practice groups
Practice area | Region |
Banking and finance | International |
Energy and natural resources | Mexico |
International arbitration | International |
Projects and infrastructure | Mexico |
Projects and energy | International |
Recognized individuals
Individual | Practice Area |
Todd Alexander | Projects and energy |
Mark Baker | International arbitration |
George Baptista | Banking and finance |
Alison Baxter | Banking and finance |
Raquel Bierzwinsky | Projects and energy (leading individual) |
Banking and finance | |
Energy and natural resources | |
Projects and infrastructure | |
Carlos Campuzano | Energy and natural resources |
Rachel Crouch | Projects and energy (rising star) |
Sarah A. Devine | Projects and energy |
Banking and finance | |
Hernan Gonzalez Estrada | Projects and energy |
Energy and natural resources | |
Projects and infrastructure | |
Silvia Fazio | Banking and finance |
Peter F. Fitzgerald | Projects and energy |
Charles Johnson | Banking and finance |
Matthew H. Kirtland | International arbitration |
Michael McCourt | Banking and finance |
Leopoldo Olavarria | Projects and energy |
Daniel Spencer | Projects and energy |
Banking and finance | |
Martin J. Valasek | International arbitration |