Curtis was one of the first law firms to establish an office in Mexico City and open an office in Buenos Aires. Presently, Curtis retains its regional pre-eminence in Latin America, and advises governments and a range of clients on energy and infrastructure work in particular.
For nearly two centuries, Curtis has represented Latin American clients as well as foreign clients doing business in the region. Curtis is well known for advising public and private entities operating in virtually every market sector including infrastructure development, finance, oil and gas, electricity, minerals, water, agriculture and food products, industrial and consumer products, telecommunications, transportation, and tourism.
Over several decades, our lawyers have helped Mexico establish and finance its entire energy infrastructure system, from refineries to power plants. We continue to undertake significant matters across the continent.
The range of services provided by the group includes project development and finance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, debt and equity, financings, tax, restructuring and insolvency, joint ventures, international trade, antitrust/competition law, intellectual property, environmental regulation, and international litigation and arbitration.
Curtis is proud to be ranked for Corporate M&A, Banking & Finance and International Arbitration practices in Chambers Latin-America.
Legal 500 also ranks several Curtis practices, in particular Latin America-wide International Arbitration, Corporate/M&A in Argentina and Dispute Resolution in Mexico rankings in Legal 500, with many of our lawyers based in Mexico City and Buenos Aires listed as Recommended Lawyers.
Curtis was recognized as a Recommended Firm in Latin Lawyer 250.
Mexico City
+52 55 5282 1100
Buenos Aires
+54 11 5196 8300
Bogotá
+57 1 635 1745
George Kahale III
Chairman
Eloy Barbará de Parres
Partner
Luis Maria Ayarragaray
International Arbitration
Commercial Disputes - Litigation
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Infrastructure Development
Corporate
Mergers and Acquisitions
Spanish-speaking Curtis attorneys
One of the first law firms to establish an office in Mexico City
"I would especially highlight their ability to manage cross-border operations, their understanding of each sector/industry, their coordination of teams across different jurisdictions, and their constant communication"
Legal 500: Latin America 2027
'The firm's attorneys display exceptional professionalism, extensive experience and deep knowledge of global mergers and acquisitions."
Legal 500: Latin America 2026 Corporate M&A
"Curtis are strong and fierce lawyers when representing states."
Chambers Latin America 2025 - International Arbitration
A source highlights "the intellectual capacity of the lawyers on the team and their experience in the corporate sphere."
Chambers Latin America 2020