Winston & Strawn has picked up the New York-based Latin America Practice from Chadbourne & Parke (now Norton Rose Fulbright). Nine veteran partners and one newly named partner will join Winston’s New York office. The group brings significant experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financings, private equity and fund formation, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and international arbitration and litigation.  'This group substantially enhances our corporate and litigation practices in New York across multiple disciplines,' added Winston vice-chairman Michael Elkin. 'We are particularly excited about the opportunities arising from the group’s deep experience in the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.'

Innovative transactions

Representing US Fortune 500 companies and private equity funds, foreign private issuers, international funds, sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, and a wide array of other clients, the new Winston group is particularly well known for its work with Latin America-based corporate and private equity clients, US-based clients involved in Latin America, and clients in the Iberian Peninsula. Corporate lawyers Talbert Navia and Allen Miller, who were co-heads of the Latin America Practice at their former firm, lead the team. Mr Talbert and  Mr Allen have worked together for over twenty-five years and have led some of the largest and most innovative transactions in the region. 

Strong network

'The addition of this top-notch group of partners with significant leadership experience, combined with the cross-border nature of their work across sectors and practice areas, will enable us to grow our international footprint and provide opportunities to expand our existing relationships with clients in Latin America,' said Winston chairman Tom Fitzgerald. 'Collectively, the group has developed a significant client base of leading companies and institutions on the ground in Latin America over the years, as well as a strong network of outstanding local law firms practicing in the region. We are very excited about introducing our Winston clients to this network.'