Global law firm Freshfields has received top tier rankings in the Legal 500 Latin America guide for 2026. For the 17th consecutive year, the firm is ranked Tier 1 for International Arbitration. Legal 500 notes, “Freshfields' international arbitration team is exceptional. They are the undisputed leaders in the field of investment arbitration and are always at the forefront, setting trends.” 

Multiple international arbitration lawyers also received individual rankings, including:  

• Nigel Blackaby KC – Hall of Fame  

• Noiana Marigo – Hall of Fame  

• Caroline Richard – Leading Partner 

• Lee Rovinescu – Next Generation Partner  

• Natalia Zibibbo – Leading Associate 

• Maria Julia Milesi – Leading Associate  

Hinda Rabkin was also mentioned as a Key Lawyer. 

Freshfields also received rankings in Corporate/M&A and Projects and Energy, with Legal 500 noting, “Freshfields has a very strong M&A practice. The team is robust, technical, and capable of handling the most complex transactions on the market.” Partners Andrea Basham, Paul Humphreys and Graham Watson and counsel Enrique Dancausa were noted as key lawyers on the Corporate/M&A team.  

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