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Much of Latin America emerged largely unscathed from the global financial crisis and continues to feature a host of countries experiencing economic growth rates the US and Europe can only dream of. So it is little surprise that increasing numbers of multinationals should look to the region in search of new markets and higher returns on investment. Joe Rowley takes a look at the leading M&A lawyers best equipped to help acquisitive companies seal the deal

Two years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, leaving over 300,000 people dead, Latin Lawyer speaks to the lawyers across the border about their work in aiding the recovery, who say long term and sustainable progress lies in investment in the country.

Without the right legal advice, a multinational jumping into Latin America’s pool of opportunities could face a sharp shock when it comes face to face with labour legislation that firmly favours the worker and varies wildly between countries. Marieke Breijer lists the region’s leading labour lawyers who companies can’t do without

Every year since 2007, Latin Lawyer has dedicated a cover story to pro bono in recognition of the law firms that are stepping up to provide free legal services to those in need and to highlight the challenges that prevent pro bono from developing in Latin America as fast as one would like. The first part of our 2011 pro bono feature includes a series of three articles. First we look at the progress that has been made and acknowledge the achievements of those firms going the extra mile. This year's survey shows that progress continues, with a large group of firms taking positive steps towards institutionalising pro bono.

Many Latin American firms are remaining dedicated to the practice of pro bono despite the greater scarcity of resources, finds Clare Bolton

The size and international experience of today’s legal profession in the Dominican Republic is helping change the island’s reputation for poor legal advice, finds Clare Bolton