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Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer Advogados associado a Mayer Brown are proud to announce our top rankings in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025! These rankings reflect Mayer Brown’s standing as one of the leading international law firms in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering experienced legal advice in the areas of banking and finance, projects and infrastructure, capital markets, corporate M&A and energy, as well as in cross-border arbitrations and legal disputes. Click here to learn more about our rankings: https://lnkd.in/e4ySb5fH #TheLegal500 #LatAmLawyers

Wondering if your industry will be a focus of government enforcement and investigations as a result of the upcoming US presidential election? Our final Election Pulse video breaks down what to expect in a Harris or Trump administration. Watch ⬇ and visit our Election 2024 resource center for additional insights: https://lnkd.in/gSjSNBpx #GovernmentEnforcement #GovernmentInvestigations #2024elections

🏄♂️ In Episode 2 of our newest season of NextGen Talks, we hear from one of the world's leading big wave surfers, Freddy Olander. In conversation with Teresa Gerhold-Kempf, Freddy shares his incredible journey from a career in business administration to conquering some of the planet's most challenging waves. They delve into the pivotal moments that inspired his dramatic career shift and what it truly means to surf professionally. They also discuss the role of resilience in overcoming challenges, the significance of having a reliable and supportive team during competitions and how Freddy makes calculated, risk-based decisions when selecting the perfect wave. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the dedication, strategy and passion required to excel in the world of big wave surfing. The full episode is available here: https://lnkd.in/dBNwy2mk #MayerBrownNextGen #NextGen

Mayer Brown is proud to have advised on the Brightline Trains Florida project, the winner of the 2024 "Best Transportation Project: Transportation System" by P3 Bulletin. This marks the seventh time Mayer Brown has been recognized at the P3 Awards in the past nine years. Led by partners David Narefsky, George Miller, and counsel Chadron Edwards, the team advised Morgan Stanley on financing groundbreaking high-speed rail projects connecting major population centers in Florida. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqEvG4Qw We were also named a “Legal Advisor of the Year” finalist and advised on a deal that was named a finalist in the “Best Education and Higher Education Project” category. メイヤー・ブラウンは、P3 Bulletin誌による2024年度「Best Transportation Project: Transportation System」を受賞したBrightline Trains Floridaプロジェクトにおいて、リーガル・アドバイザーを務めました。当事務所がP3アワードで表彰されるのは、過去9年間で7回目となります。 パートナーのDavid Narefsky及びGeorge Miller、カウンセルのChadron Edwardsが率いるメイヤー・ブラウンチームは、モルガン・スタンレーに対し、フロリダの主要な人口集中地区を結ぶ画期的な高速鉄道プロジェクトへの融資に関する助言を行いました。詳しくはこちらからご覧ください(英語): https://lnkd.in/eqEvG4Qw また当事務所は「Legal Advisor of the Year」の最終選考にも残り、さらに「Best Education and Higher Education Project」部門の最終選考に残った案件にもリーガルアドバイスを提供しました。 #Transportation #P3Awards

Arun Rao officially joins us today as partner in our Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practice, where he will focus on cutting-edge government investigations and criminal and civil enforcement actions. Jason Linder co-leader of our Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practice shared: “As the former leader of DOJ’s Consumer Protection Branch and a seasoned criminal prosecutor, Arun brings deep experience and skill in both the civil and criminal aspects of these issues that will greatly serve our clients.” Please join us in welcoming Arun to the firm! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQQurJbi #whitecollardefense #investigations

We are thrilled to announce that Mayer Brown has been awarded the “North American Law Firm of the Year” at Structured Credit Investor’s Capital Relief Trade Awards, which highlights our team’s outstanding achievements in capital relief trades. The award was presented in conjunction with the SCI and Mayer Brown platinum-sponsored CRT conference, where partners Angela Ulum and Edmund Parker participated in panel discussions. Partner Sagi Tamir delivered the opening remarks at the awards ceremony, which was also attended by Julie Gillespie and Eri Budo Uerkwitz. Our team has played an active role in the North American CRT market, representing both investors and issuers across various CRT structures and asset classes, and successfully assisted clients in obtaining multiple Reservation of Authority Letters from the Federal Reserve. Learn more about their achievements here: https://lnkd.in/efSD82R6 #CapitalReliefTrade #SCI

We are proud to share our lawyer and practice recognitions in Benchmark Litigation 2025. Benchmark Litigation serves as an authoritative guide to the top litigation firms and lawyers internationally. In this latest edition, 29 Mayer Brown lawyers have been individually ranked. Additionally, our firm has achieved top rankings in the following categories: 🔷Tier 1: United States (National): Appellate 🔷Tier 2: United States (National): Competition/Antitrust 🔷Tier 2: United States (National): Labor and Employment Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUm3hJxh #litigation

Earlier this month, over 200 Mayer Brown lawyers from across our US offices gathered in Austin, Texas for the 2024 Diverse Lawyers Summit. The theme of this year’s three-day summit was “Pursuing Excellence, Finding Resilience” and the attendees had the opportunity to connect with fellow diverse lawyers and firm leadership, participate in professional training sessions, and enhance their business development skills. The summit was packed with valuable insights from speakers Jose Antonio Vargas, werten bellamy, Ritu Bhasin, Rudhir Krishtel, and Mayer Brown’s Andrea Yang. Lawyers also heard from Mayer Brown chair Jon Van Gorp and managing partner Jeremy Clay.   At Mayer Brown, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every lawyer has an equal opportunity to succeed. Read about our DEI initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/eiZkty4M

This week, we are highlighting associates across the United States who are actively engaged in Mayer Brown’s pro bono initiatives, exemplifying this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono theme, “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities.” In today's feature, Will Sinnott shares his personal experience working on a pro bono case and the profound impact this work has on our clients. #probono

Join us next week for the final two programs in The Election Connection Series. 📅 October 29: Kimberly Hamm, Sonali Patel and Jonathan Becker continue the series with a discussion of anticipated government enforcement and investigations priorities next year. They will explore the key industries and legal issues that are likely to be scrutinized by federal agencies and law enforcement, as well as Congress in conducting its investigations. Register: https://lnkd.in/ghxZefBZ 📅 October 31: Grace Shie, Morgan Bailey and Howard Waltzman will discuss key immigration issues likely to be impacted by the election. They will provide an overview of the immigration priorities of the new administration, whether it be led by Donald Trump or Kamala Harris; provide historical context from the prior Trump and current Biden administrations; and provide guidance for strategic planning and tips to proactively prepare for shifts in policies under a new administration. https://lnkd.in/gMRP-YJx #Immigration #GovernmentEnforcement #GovernmentInvestigations