Hogan & Hartson LLP: finding innovative solutions for Latin American clients.

With its multidisciplinary expertise in both the public and private sector, Hogan & Hartson LLP has an exceptional reputation for finding innovative solutions and untangling complex challenges for Latin American clients.

To take just one example, the global law firm's Latin America Practice Group was recently engaged by a country in the region to review a recent energy reform. Rather than delivering the expected benefits, this new law made it unattractive for the private sector to invest in new facilities.

"We were asked to advise on what changes to the new law made the most sense," says Miami partner Jose F. Valdivia, III. "We were able to apply our experience in other jurisdictions in Latin America, as well as our team's creative thought process to recommend several modifications to make such projects more inviting to international investors."

Once those changes are made, Hogan & Hartson expects to take part in the government's "road show," making formal presentations to multinational banks and other institutional investors. "Because of our strong presence in Washington, D.C., and our expertise in project financing, we can help open doors for our clients," Valdivia says.

Claudette M. Christian, co-head of the firm's Latin America Practice Group and a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, cites a complex new airport project as another example of Hogan & Hartson's worldwide capabilities. "We are spearheading this greenfield project, which involves passenger, cargo and aircraft maintenance facilities including the project development and finance work, as well as the relevant regulatory aspects. Only a handful of law firms are in a position to undertake this type of project without outside assistance."

Miguel A. Zaldivar, Jr., co-head of the firm's Latin America Practice Group and a partner in the Miami office, was traveling recently to Ecuador, when he received a call from a corporate client seeking to launch a joint venture in several Latin American countries as quickly as possible. "We put together a team of 42 lawyers from six jurisdictions," Zaldivar says. "We operated around the clock for three weeks, and met our client's extremely tight deadline."

Consistently ranked among the top global law firms, Hogan & Hartson has a deeply rooted understanding of Latin America that extends from language to cultural issues. "We assist companies and investors coming into the region," says Miami partner Luis J. Perez, whose practice focuses on corporate transactions. "We understand the regulations in each jurisdiction, as well as broader issues involved in doing business in Latin America."

The group's attorneys--located principally in the firm's Washington, D.C., New York and Miami offices--can handle all aspects of major transactions in Spanish, Portuguese, French and English, including due diligence investigations, preparing documents, arbitration and litigation.

With 21 offices worldwide--including major business centers like Brussels, Beijing and Tokyo--Hogan & Hartson's 1,000-plus attorneys work seamlessly across multiple practices and offices to provide clients with exceptional service and creative advice.

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