Latin America

Overview

From protecting global brands and acquisition and disposition of assets, to resolving commercial disputes and advising on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and fraud investigations, ArentFox Schiff is well positioned to help Latin American clients achieve their international business goals.

Speaking Your Language

One of our greatest strengths is the ability to serve as a bridge between the business and legal systems of Latin America and the United States.

Our team of attorneys speak Spanish and Portuguese and many have been educated and trained in Latin American countries. We use precise communication plus cultural familiarity to help clients find legal solutions. Our attorneys frequently leverage relationships with leading law firms in places like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and elsewhere in the region to provide tailored insight into legal issues in the US and Latin America markets.

Our Focus

ArentFox Schiff works alongside Latin American and multinational clients as they pursue growth, protect assets, and respond to regulatory and commercial risk in the United States and throughout the region. Drawing on experience across US and Latin American legal frameworks, the team helps organizations address disputes, transactions, and compliance matters that arise in complex, multi‑jurisdictional environments.

The firm’s role often involves bridging differences between legal systems, regulatory expectations, and business practices, enabling clients to make informed decisions as matters evolve.

Focus Areas

• International Compliance & Dispute Resolution
• Regulatory & Government Affairs
• International Transactions
• Intellectual Property

What We Do

• Advise on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and fraud‑related investigations, where appropriate, in cross‑border matters.
• Assist with the protection, acquisition, and disposition of global brands and other assets.
• Represent clients in commercial disputes, including employment‑related disputes and termination settlements.
• Conduct regulatory analysis and risk assessments related to product labeling, advertising restrictions, and marketing claims.
• Support asset acquisitions, due diligence, and the negotiation of commercial distribution and licensing agreements.
• Manage patent portfolios and advise on trademark enforcement strategies.

Who Do We Help

• Latin American companies operating or investing in the United States.
• US companies expanding into Latin American markets.
• Multinational organizations with cross‑border operations or supply chains.
• Businesses operating in regulated or enforcement‑sensitive industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ArentFox Schiff support clients operating across Latin America and the United States?
ArentFox Schiff advises clients on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters that span Latin American and US jurisdictions. The team works closely with client stakeholders to navigate differences in legal systems, enforcement priorities, and business practices that often arise in cross‑border operations.

Do your attorneys work in Spanish and Portuguese?
Yes. Many members of the team speak Spanish and Portuguese, and several have been educated or trained in Latin American countries. This linguistic capability, combined with cultural familiarity, supports precise communication and informed legal analysis in cross‑border matters. 

How do you coordinate legal matters across Latin American jurisdictions?
Depending on the matter, ArentFox Schiff frequently works in coordination with leading law firms in jurisdictions such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and elsewhere in the region. These relationships help provide jurisdiction‑specific insight while maintaining consistency with US legal strategy. 

Which industries does the team commonly advise in cross‑border matters?
The team regularly advises companies operating in sectors including agriculture, energy, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, technology, and transportation, particularly where cross‑border regulatory, transactional, or dispute‑related issues are involved.

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