Skip to main content
Latin America and the Caribbean

We offer clients across Latin America and the Caribbean extensive knowledge in relevant substantive areas that is shaped by a deep understanding of the region and its culture, and gained through 40+ years of experience. For clients outside the region, we provide strategic counsel on opportunities in the fast-growing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Many of our lawyers are native or fluent Spanish and Portuguese speakers, and a number of them trained under both Latin American civil law and U.S. common law legal systems. These skills help us fully understand our clients’ goals and needs and better comprehend the economic, political, social, and cultural environment in which their businesses are conducted. Our understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean provides insightful and practical strategic advice beyond the legal technicalities of our clients’ matters.

“The team goes beyond advocating on legal issues, with a radar that encompasses the political landscape, too. This plays to one of the firm’s key strengths: established links with the US government, which has translated into good knowledge of government process more generally.”—Latin Lawyer 250
“Acclaimed disputes practice held in high regard for its ability to navigate complex cross-border Latin American arbitration mandates.”—Chambers Latin America
“Active in Latin America for close to half a century. [D]eep expertise in sovereign finance, arbitration and regulatory matters makes the firm’s offering well suited to Latin America’s business climate today.”—Latin Lawyer 250

News & Perspectives

News

Latinvex Recognizes Carlos Lobo in 2026 ‘Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers’ List
Learn More

News

Arnold & Porter Advises Volaris Group on Acquisition of L5 Networks
Learn More

News

Chambers Latin America 2027 Recognizes Arnold & Porter Practices, Lawyers
Learn More

Advisory

U.S. Expands Cuba Sanctions, Part 2: New Designations and Wind-Down Window Closing Fast for Guernsey-based CEIBA Investments
Learn More

News

Arnold & Porter Represents Itaú Unibanco in Securing Preliminary OCC Approval for New Bank in the U.S.
Learn More

News

Latin Lawyer Recognizes Arnold & Porter Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyers in 2025 Deal Tracker
Learn More

News

Latin Lawyer Recognizes Arnold & Porter Finance Lawyers in 2025 Deal Tracker
Learn More

Further Reading

Explore Perspectives Explore News

Key Contacts

Christopher J. Dodd
Christopher J. Dodd
Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.
+1 202.942.6808
Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Senior International Policy Advisor*
Washington, D.C.
+1 202.942.5417
Eli Whitney Debevoise, II
Eli Whitney Debevoise, II
Partner
Washington, D.C.
+1 202.942.5042
Paolo Di Rosa
Paolo Di Rosa
Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.
+1 202.942.5060
Raul R. Herrera
Raul R. Herrera
Partner
Washington, D.C.
+1 202.942.6601
Gregory Harrington
Gregory Harrington
Partner
Washington, D.C.
+1 202.942.5082
Patricio Grané Labat
Patricio Grané Labat
Partner
London
+44 (0)20 7786 6174
Maria Chedid
Maria Chedid
Partner
San Francisco
+1 415.471.3279
See All Related Professionals

Related Services

Recognition

  • Chambers Global
    International Arbitration (Global Market Leaders) (2019-2026)
    Public International Law (Global Market Leaders) (2012-2026)
    Corporate Crime & Investigations – Latin America (International Counsel) (2015-2026)
    Corporate Crime & Investigations (USA) (2016-2026)
    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The Elite (USA) (2018-2026)
    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (2018-2026)
    CFIUS Experts (2021)
  • Chambers Brazil
    Banking & Finance (2024-2025)
  • Chambers Latin America 
    Capital Markets (2013-2027)
    Corporate Crime & Investigations (2015-2027)
    International Arbitration (2013-2027)
  • The Legal 500 Latin America
    Banking & Finance (2012-2026)
    Capital Markets (2012-2026)
    Compliance and Investigations (2023-2026)
    Corporate and M&A (2026)
    International Arbitration (2012-2026)
    Projects and Energy (2023-2026)
  • Latinvex
    Top Latin America Capital Markets Advisors (2025)
  • Latinvex's Top International Law Firms
    Arbitration (2023-2026)
    Banking & Finance (2023-2024)
    Capital Markets (2023-2026)
    Corporate/M&A (2025)
    Energy (2025)
    FCPA & Fraud (2023-2026)
    Mining (2025-2026)
    Project Finance (2025)
  • Latin Lawyer 250
    Arbitration (2014-2027)
    Anti-Corruption (2019-2027)
    Investigations and Compliance (2019-2027)
    Banking & Finance (2019-2027)
    Capital Markets (2014-2027)
    Litigation (2014-2024)
    Pro Bono (2014-2027)
    Trade (2014-2024)
  • Global Arbitration Review
    “GAR 100” (2009-2026)
    Listed in Global Arbitration Review's “GAR 30” eight times
    "GAR 30" (2024)