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Latin America


With an on-the-ground presence, our Latin America Group’s understanding of the region’s business and cultural practices is unequalled. Regularly representing clients in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, we drive your acquisitions, investments and collaborations.

Comprehensive culturally competent solutions

McCarthy Tétrault’s Latin American Practice has a history of working together with our clients in the region with industry and cross border specialist teams advising on international transactions and investments. We are advisors to Canadian clients investing in Latin America, and we act as counsel to Latin America companies in accessing the Canadian market. Our team has extensive experience including:

  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Finance
  • Going Public Transactions
  • Investment Structures
  • Project Development
  • Import/Export Systems and Regulations
  • Free Trade Agreements
  • WTO Matters
  • International Disputes.

Our Latin American practice has been built to not only provide our clients market leading expertise, but also deep industry knowledge and a full understanding of local cultural, economic and social nuances that could impact business transactions. Clients can work with team members fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English as well as lawyers qualified to practice throughout Latin America. Highlighted by our success stories below, our teams will help navigate complex legal terrains with specialities including:


Doing Business in Canada

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Awards & Rankings


  • Chambers Global – Canada

    Recognized as a Leading Law Firm


  • IFLR – Canada

    Recognized as a Leading Law Firm


  • Legal 500 – Canada

    Recognized as a Leading Law Firm


  • Chambers Global – Global-wide

    Leading Law Firm: Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals

Key Contacts

  • Shea Small
    Shea T. Small

    Partner, Co-Head of M&A, Co-leader Global Metals & Mining

    People.Offices.Plural Toronto, London, UK

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