Press Release

Haynes and Boone Featured in Latinvex's 2020 Top Law Firms Listing

December 03, 2019

Haynes and Boone, LLP has been ranked as one of the top international law firms doing business in Latin America by Latinvex, publisher of daily news and weekly analysis on Latin American business.

Haynes and Boone was ranked in six categories and named the top firm in three practice areas:

  • Aviation (ranked 1)
  • Real Estate (1)
  • Tax (1)
  • Corporate/M&A (19)
  • Energy (4)
  • Trade (6)

Overall, the firm was ranked 19th among the top law firms in Latin America.

The editorial and research staff of Latinvex ranks the top international law firms in Latin America, both overall and in 17 subcategories. The 2020 listing is based on a combination of factors, including value, prominence and scope of work, and references among clients and peers.

“We are proud to have again been ranked among the top international law firms in Latin America,” said Alberto de la Peña, head of the firm’s Mexico and International practice groups. “This ranking demonstrates the firm´s commitment to serving clients across a wide array of practices.”

Haynes and Boone has one of the largest Latin American/Caribbean practices among the AmLaw 100 law firms, with approximately 60 lawyers serving clients from our Dallas, Houston, Mexico City, New York, London, Washington. D.C., and Austin offices. Many of our lawyers are native speakers or fluent in both English and Spanish and are comfortable working with civil law and international law concepts. The firm is experienced in virtually all Latin American and Caribbean markets. Our lawyers have helped clients navigate and complete some of the most ambitious and challenging projects involving transportation, real estate, infrastructure and energy.

Haynes and Boone, SC, the firm’s fully-integrated Mexico City office, was formed in 1994, with lawyers advising on Mexican Law. The firm is unique in having permanent senior Mexican lawyers based in its U.S. offices and conversely having an American expatriate working in its Mexico City office, thereby providing integrated working teams from both its U.S. and Mexican platforms.