Argentine firms have woken up to treating their associates well, finds Clare Bolton in the introduction to our new insider’s guide. 

Capital markets is a wide-ranging area of law; the best practitioners need a thorough understanding of M&A, corporate finance, banking and tax, as well as an awareness of local regulations. This month LATINLAWYER profiles the firms who've got the mix right. Dan Walker Smith introduces the selection 

Last year, Latin America’s leading firms promoted around 125 associates to partnership. Julius Cavendish discusses their advancement and asks what 2007 will bring  

As world trade negotiations grind to a halt, the prospects for the trade bar in Latin America are looking up. Anna-Helga Horrox spoke to leading lawyers about their practices and the future of trade work in the region 

The male domination of the legal profession in Latin America is certainly fading – but how fast? Clare Bolton spoke to leading women lawyers in the region to guage how much progress has been made.  

As Latin America’s focus begins to shift from the US to Asia, is Miami still an important regional hub? Anna-Helga Horrox spoke with some leading Miami lawyers to find out 

Following on from last month’s exploration of London’s ties to the Latin American legal market, Anna-Helga Horrox heads south to look at Spanish links.  

Aviation clients need good all-round lawyers who also have a high degree of industry knowledge. This month LATINLAWYER profiles firms in the region that have the necessary balance. Clare Bolton introduces the selection 

Continuing our guide for associates and trainees in Latin America, we move to Brazil. Jonty Rushforth talked with juniors at Brazil’s top firms about their working lives, and how they viewed the work-training package they receive.  

Is your practice making the most of London? Is it worth a visit, and if you come, who should you network with? Anna-Helga Horrox maps the terrain.