For the second year in a row, Bird & Bird was recognised at the prestigious Chambers Latin America Awards last Friday for the firm's work in Cuba. Bird & Bird was selected as the best international counsel operating in Cuba, beating contenders Akerman LLP, Greenberg Traurig, Holland & Knight LLP, Lupicinio and Uría Menéndez.
The awards ceremony and dinner was held in at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Madrid partner
Hermenegildo Altozano and London partner
Peter Knight represented the firm and collected the award.
Hermenegildo Altozano and Peter Knight, partners and members of Bird & Bird's Latin America Group say: "It's a great achievement to win this award for a second consecutive year. It is a testament to the Latin America Group's impressive work and long-standing expertise in Cuba. It also demonstrates the firm's market-leading reputation in Cuba and its growing presence in Latin America which is a key part of the Group's strategy."
The Chambers Latin America Awards are based on extensive research by this world-renowned legal directory, and awards are given to national firms and the leading international players across the region. Winning an award reflects a law firm’s pre-eminence in key practice areas in Latin America, as well as their notable achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service.
