Curtis Named Leading Firm in Legal 500: Latin America 2026

Curtis is pleased to announce it has once again been highly ranked by Legal 500: Latin America in its 2026 edition.

The guide recognizes Curtis as a Leading Firm in Latin America and also Mexico specifically for International Arbitration. The corporate and mergers & acquisitions practice also has a Leading Firm ranking in Argentina.

Latin America: International Firms - International Arbitration

Curtis' market-leading international arbitration practice is known for its comprehensive sovereign representation, with a significant presence in the Latin American region. The firm is renowned for representing states and state-owned companies in high-profile investment treaty disputes, as well as handling complex and significant commercial arbitrations across a variety of sectors.

• "What distinguishes the firm's lawyers is their combination of technical rigour, strategic vision, and practical approach to resolving complex disputes. They stand out from their competitors due to their ability to balance high-level legal analysis with effective, results-oriented solutions, ensuring a tailored approach to each case."
• "Their outstanding qualities include tactical agility, analytical depth, and negotiation excellence."

Claudia Frutos-Peterson is ranked as a Leading Partner for her disputes practice in the region, while Chairman George Kahale is also consistently recognized for his reputable Latin American work. Fernando Tupa, Elisa Botero, and Ricardo Mier y Terán are additional Curtis partners recommended in the Legal 500 guide.

• "I would like to recognise Claudia Frutos-Peterson and Fernando Tupa for their outstanding work in the negotiations of an ICSID award settlement. Their strategic approach, technical expertise, and skill in handling complex disputes distinguish them. Their combination of rigour and pragmatism positions them among the most effective teams in international arbitration."
• "Claudia Frutos-Peterson, in particular, stands out for her leadership and expertise in international arbitration, combining legal precision with a remarkable ability to structure solid agreements."
• "What I can say about Curtis, especially Claudia Frutos and the rest of her team, is that they are highly professional in every sense. They have a sense of urgency and a response capacity that is admirable. Additionally, their recommendations are very direct but well-founded, which allows the client to make their decision-making process much simpler and faster."

Mexico - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

The guide recognizes the firm's disputes practice for its capabilities globally and also specifically in Mexico. Curtis is an inherently international firm, which combines a strong domestic presence with Mexico-qualified lawyers based in global offices.

• "The technical quality of the lawyers is unmatched by any other law firm. The client-lawyer relationship is first-class and personalised."
• "Outstanding facility to understand the particularities of the industry and to transform economic, technical and regulatory concepts into strong legal arguments."
• "The different members of the team work very cohesively. Each one takes one aspect of the case, but they work in a very coordinated way."
• "The team is very dedicated to studying the different aspects of the case in depth."
• "A balanced team with senior and junior members, which allows them to be very versatile to accommodate the client's needs."

Ricardo Mier y Terán Ruesga is named as a Next Generation Partner in the guide, while Eloy Barbará de Parres, Claudia Frutos-Peterson, and Javier Jiménez Gutiérrez are recommended lawyers for the category.

• "Javier Jímenez is one of the best arbitration lawyers in Mexico."

Argentina - Corporate and M&A

Based in Buenos Aires, Curtis has a significant Argentine presence, with a highly regarded corporate practice when it comes to advising buyers and sellers on complex transactions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, among other corporate matters.

Luis María Ayarragaray, as well as Esteban Daireaux, are recommended lawyers in Argentina for their corporate practices.

Click here to read more on the 2026 guide.