White & Case LLP has appointed partners Rodrigo Dominguez Sotomayor and Silvia Marchili as co-heads of its Latin America practice, succeeding Christian Hansen, who is retiring. ([latinlawyer.com](https://latinlawyer.com/article/white-case-appoints-new-latam-co-heads-hansen-retires?utm_source=openai))
Dominguez Sotomayor, based in Houston, specializes in mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. He joined White & Case in 2019 from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, bringing extensive experience in Latin American markets. ([thelatinamericanlawyer.com](https://thelatinamericanlawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/LAL_7_20190515_EN_4.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Marchili, operating from Houston, focuses on international arbitration, representing clients in commercial and investment disputes across Latin America. She has been with White & Case since 2010, contributing significantly to the firm’s arbitration practice.
Both partners were educated in Latin America before relocating to the United States, providing them with a deep understanding of the region’s legal and business environments.
Under Hansen’s leadership, White & Case’s Latin America practice expanded its presence, advising on numerous high-profile transactions. In 2024, the firm was recognized as the most active international law firm in Latin America, advising on 68 transactions totaling $37.2 billion. ([whitecase.com](https://www.whitecase.com/firm/awards-rankings/award/latin-lawyer-ranks-white-case-most-active-international-law-firm-latin?utm_source=openai))
The appointments of Dominguez Sotomayor and Marchili reflect White & Case’s commitment to its Latin America practice, aiming to build upon the firm’s established presence and continue delivering comprehensive legal services to clients in the region.