Mr Kevin Smith > Winston & Strawn LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Winston & Strawn LLP is capitalising on its established and fast-growing Latin America practice. The nascent Miami office has cemented its commitment to the region, bringing a further flow of inbound and outbound transaction engagements. The Latin America team also has a growing number of clients from the region, including numerous family offices and family-controlled groups. The department has gained prominence in energy sector-transactions, linked to the firm’s projects practice, and is increasingly active in the early-stage company and venture capital sector. Head of the Latin America practice Talbert Navia is a key figure in private equity transactions and fund formation engagements, along with cross-border strategic M&A deals. Miami office managing partner Enrique Martin is another seasoned M&A lawyer, along with fellow Miami partner Nicholas E. Rodriguez. São Paulo’s Rodrigo Carvalho is making a big impression in Brazil, while Kevin Smith and Sey-Hyo Lee are also key members of the Latin America team. Miami associate Alexander Iparraguirre is helping to build the firm’s presence in growth company, venture capital and private equity deals. São Paulo associate Flávia Stievani is another key practitioner on Brazil deals. Allen Miller has retired. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise. Since publication, the team has been further strengthened with the hire of Juan Delgado (formerly of Sidley Austin LLP) to the firm’s Miami office – effective as of January 2025.