Pillsbury Earns Spot among Leading International Law Firms in 2017 Latin Lawyer 250

The Latin Lawyer 250 is widely regarded as the definitive guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America. Based on almost two decades of research by Latin Lawyer's editorial team, it identifies firms whose services would be of benefit to international clients and sophisticated Latin American companies. Inclusion is based solely on recommendation by fellow legal professionals and clients and on careful scrutiny of current client lists.

In its coverage of Pillsbury, Latin Lawyer outlines the firm’s formulation of a plan four years ago to leverage its notable experience advising on Latin American matters while also making a more aggressive push to market and grow its practice in the region. The publication goes on to note that the firm’s place in the 2017 guide was secured “because of the success of this strategy and the high level of positive feedback from clients who note the team’s responsiveness, client-focused approach and high quality of service.”

The write-up acknowledges Pillsbury regional strengths in the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A and Project Finance & Infrastructure practices and in the aviation sector. The firm also offers leading regional practitioners in the areas of fintech, venture capital/start-ups, intellectual property, litigation, insurance recovery, crisis management, private wealth management, internal and government investigations, restructuring/insolvency and international trade.

“The Latin Lawyer 250 is the primary resource for companies in need of legal counsel in the region and we are tremendously honored to be included in the guide this year,” said Pillsbury’s Latin America partner Peter Baumgaertner. “In a relatively short period of time, we’ve organized and executed a clear strategy that takes advantage of the strong relationships and uniquely broad skill set our practice offers. As a result, our business in Latin America has grown exponentially and we expect that trajectory to continue well into the future.”

Reflective of its ambitions in Latin America, Pillsbury launched an office in Miami this past February that will help facilitate firm business in the region.  The office opened with a prominent team of highly regarded commercial litigators and tax and corporate practitioners, each of whom see enormous potential for growth in Latin America.

“Pillsbury has a long tradition of providing outstanding legal service to both Latin American companies and international businesses exploring inbound investment opportunities,” noted Miami Office Managing Partner Jennifer Altman. “Now, with our Miami office serving as a regional gateway, the firm is in an even stronger position to successfully advise those clients.”

Pillsbury has a strong and wide-ranging Latin America practice built on decades of experience. Members of the practice are fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, have vast experience in the region and maintain valuable relationships with local counsel and government officials. A deep understanding of the legal systems and business customs of Latin American countries enables Pillsbury lawyers to tailor services to the unique requirements of the project or client in question.