Foley Hoag’s International Litigation and Arbitration Department and Partners Kenneth Juan Figueroa and Ofilio Mayorga have been recognized in the 2027 Legal 500 Latin America rankings.

The International Litigation and Arbitration Department, which represents States and State-Owned Entities in Latin America, was recognized as “a top-tier firm with a strong specialization in advising sovereign states in international arbitration.” The guide also highlighted the practice’s “practical, solutions-oriented approach” to matters and “market-leading” experience in investor-state disputes.

Figueroa, co-chair of the firm’s Latin America practice, who was named in the Leading Partners category, was acknowledged as a “top-tier attorney” with a “strong ability to understand and navigate the particular challenges of representing sovereign states.”

Mayorga, named in the Next Generation Partners category, was recognized as “an exceptional partner” and for his “unique and highly effective perspective for advising Latin American states.”

Partner Gisela Paris was highlighted as “notable for her strong knowledge and expertise”.

Associates José García Rebolledo and Andrés Esteban were also praised for their work in the region.

Foley Hoag has advised sovereign and private clients in Latin America for over 30 years, receiving recognition globally. The firm’s Latin America Practice is composed of a multinational and diverse team that includes attorneys fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and trained in various jurisdictions in Latin America, with a comprehensive understanding of both common and civil law.

Learn more about the rankings here.