Morrison Foerster Recognized in Latin Lawyer 250 and Chambers Latin America

Latin Lawyer 250 and Chambers Latin America have recognized Morrison Foerster’s cross-disciplinary Latin America practice, including Randy Bullard and Ruti Smithline who serve as co-chairs of the firm’s Latin America desk, in their 2023 editions.

Once again, Latin Lawyer 250 has recognized MoFo as Highly Recommended in three categories: Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, and Private Equity. Latin Lawyer 250 provides an annual review of the legal marketplace across multiple Latin American jurisdictions, with analysis of the Latin American practices of international law firms. Firms are selected for inclusion based on extensive research and recommendations from peer firms and clients.

In addition, the co-chairs of the firm’s Latin America Desk, Randy Bullard and Ruti Smithline, have once more been recognized in the latest edition of Chambers Latin America. Randy has been recognized as a top practitioner for Corporate and M&A, while Ruti has been listed as a leading counsel for Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Crime. Chambers Latin America ranks leading international counsel based on the in‑depth research conducted by its dedicated team.

Randy, managing partner of Morrison Foerster’s Miami office, represents multinational clients in connection with cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing transactions throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. He has advised numerous Asian and European global corporations on the establishment and development of their U.S. presence, as well as their Latin America operations.

Co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and chair of the New York Litigation Department, Ruti has conducted government-facing and internal investigations throughout Latin America and also proactively helps clients with their compliance needs, including conducting risk assessments, developing compliance programs, and providing training. Born and raised in Colombia and a native Spanish speaker, Ruti has counseled clients, conducted investigations, seminars and anti-corruption training in Spanish throughout Central and South America.

MoFo’s Latin America practice includes lawyers from a broad range of practices who provide best-in-class legal advice to clients based or operating in Latin America. Our global team is well versed in advising clients on cross-border and cross-practice issues and coordinating with local counsel through our seamless network of local law firms in every major Latin America market, as needed.