Holland & Knight's Latin America Practice Named "Highly Recommended" by Latin Lawyer 250
MIAMI (August 31, 2026) – Holland & Knight is once again recognized as one of Latin America's leading law firms worldwide, with highly recommended practices in the U.S., Mexico and Colombia, in the latest edition of Latin Lawyer 250. The Latin Lawyer 250 is the result of more than 25 years of intensive research by Latin Lawyer's research team and includes input from corporate counsel. Overall, 41 Holland & Knight lawyers are mentioned for their legal skills.
According to the guide, Holland & Knight "stands out as one of the most clearly defined in terms of regional footprint and strategy." The guide highlighted the Firm's offices in Latin America, adding, "Unlike many others in this space, the firm has local offices in two of the region's largest economies – Colombia and Mexico – which, combined with its broader offering from U.S. bases, give it a well-regarded presence across banking, capital markets, M&A, energy and dispute resolution."
International
Holland & Knight's Latin America Practice, led by Roberto Pupo and J. Raul Cosio, is noted internationally for its work in the areas of arbitration, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and litigation. The guide noted that the Firm's offices in Miami, New York and Washington, D.C., "have helped the firm secure a significant volume of cross-border financing mandates, and the firm has developed a notable profile in a range of jurisdictions across the region." Additionally, the guide recognized that the Firm's strategy "has delivered tangible results, with the firm increasing its involvement in both projects and capital markets work."
Lawyers mentioned: Alexandra Aguirre, Peter Baumgaertner, Gabriel Caballero, José Casal, J. Raul Cosio, Maria Currier, Jesús Cuza, Stephen Double, Andrés Fernandez, Enrique Gómez-Pinzón, Alex González, Adolfo Jiménez, Marisa Marinelli, George Mencio, Roberto Pupo, Norberto Quintana, José Sirven and Aymee Valdivia.
Mexico
The guide notes that Holland & Knight's Mexico Practice, led by Luis Rubio Barnetche, "has spent the past decade deepening its local platform, combining country knowledge with the resources of its broader international network." The guide also highlighted Holland & Knight's growth, citing, "strategic hires from leading Mexican firms have expanded its corporate, trade, compliance, environmental and tax capabilities, while further appointments have reinforced its disputes and tax offering." The Mexico team received accolades for its work in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, energy, intellectual property, telecoms and media, and trade.
Lawyers mentioned: Adrián Gay Lasa, Alejandro Landa Thierry, Octavio Lecona Morales, Humberto Morales, Jaime Moreno Treviño, Gerardo Prado Hernández, Turenna Ramírez Ortiz, Luis Rubio Barnetche, Rodolfo Rueda, Gabriel Ruiz, Alejandro A. Sánchez Mújica, Guillermo Uribe Lara and José Luis Villareal.
Colombia
According to the guide, Holland & Knight's Colombia Practice, led by José Vicente Zapata, "has developed a solid reputation in transactional work in Colombia, with additional depth in environmental and energy-related matters." The guide also noted that "now established in its second decade in the local market, the Bogotá office is an important platform for the firm's Latin American work, supporting cross-border mandates for clients across the region." Overall, the office is noted for its work in arbitration, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, energy, environment, environmental, social and governance, intellectual property, labor, litigation, project finance and infrastructure, and tax.
Lawyers mentioned: Diego Acevedo, Juan Israel Casallas Romero, Camilo Cuervo, Camilo Gantiva Hidalgo, Enrique Gómez-Pinzón, José Gutiérrez Mestre, Danilo Romero Raad, María Juliana Saa, Juan Carlos Valencia Marquez, Inés Elvira Vesga and José Vicente Zapata.