Led by Ignasi Costas, the Co-Managing Partner of our Spanish firm, RCD, and Claudio Rodriguez, a highly ranked Mexican lawyer with more than 25 years of legal practice in Latin America, the LATAM Group will provide comprehensive legal services specifically tailored to clients in Latin America. With a focus on specialised local knowledge, cultural insights, and linguistic expertise, the Group will enhance DWF's global reach and service offering.
The LATAM Group is designed to support both international businesses looking to enter the Latin American market and Latin American companies seeking to expand abroad. DWF will offer expert legal guidance on navigating complex international laws, local regulations, and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, whilst also providing specialised legal advice in key areas such as corporate law, energy, intellectual property, tax, labour, and immigration, meaning clients benefit from a one-stop solution for their legal needs in Latin America
With a network of over 400 highly skilled lawyers with strong expertise in Latin American legal frameworks and business practices, the LATAM Group is well positioned to guide clients through the complexities of the region’s diverse markets.
Ignasi Costas said: "The Latin American region presents a growing market with significant opportunities for investment and business development. With a population of 650 million people and a territory representing 13% of the world's land, Latin America represents a massive market for legal services. Leveraging our existing relationships and deep understanding of the diverse countries in the region, we see great potential to connect our current global clients with our broader network. This approach not only strengthens our presence in the Latin American market but also provides our existing clients with a robust platform to expand their operations across Latin America.”
Claudio Rodriguez added: "Establishing a LATAM Group will allow us to capitalise on the growing economic opportunities in Latin America. Providing specialised legal services tailored to the needs of the Latin American market will not only attract new clients but also consolidate our position as leaders in international legal advice. The increasing investments from the UK and cultural affinity with Spain reinforce the need for a strategic focus on the region."
