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FOUR INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRMS RECEIVE GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
World Services Group Applauds Member Firms for IFLR Americas Awards

Each year, the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) conducts an exhaustive review of hundreds of law firms working across North, Central and South America to identify and recognize those organizations providing exemplary service and counsel involving sophisticated international corporate and financial transactions.

World Services Group, the leading multi-disciplinary resource for law firms across the world, are pleased to announce that four of its member firms have been awarded the distinctive IFLR recognition in a variety of categories:

BRIGARD & URRUTIA – National Firm of the Year & Capital Markets Firm of the Year
Brigard & Urrutia is observed as one of Columbia’s most prominent legal firms and has been awarded the 2017 National Firm of the Year for Columbia, as well as Capital Markets Firm of the Year according to the IFLR. The Brigard & Urrutia teams advise in many sectors of business, including corporate, banking & finance, immigration and environmental law among others. With more than 80 years of significant practice and counsel, their multidisciplinary legal team continues to provide Latin America with trusted experience.

CAREY – Project Finance Deal of the Year & Capital Markets Firm of the Year
Carey, the largest law firm in the country of Chile, has been honored with two awards from the IFLR for 2017. The firm has been recognized for having an integral part as co-counsel in a recent nine-figure financing deal for the company SunPower to build a solar plant in Chile, as well as being identified for their prestigious Capital Markets practice. Carey’s regulatory, litigation and corporate practices commit to high tier cases with highly successful results.

GUYER & REGULES - National Firm of the Year
Guyer & Regules, Uruguay’s leading law firm, has been awarded the National Firm of the Year award from IFLR Americas. Positioned as one of Uruguay’s top blue chip firms, Guyer & Regules’ has deep and cultured understanding with experienced counsel that advises on numerous international and domestic finance, tax, and corporate cases among others. Their multi-disciplinary engagement has achieved them well-renowned status as one of Latin Americas more noteworthy firms.

CONSORTIUM LEGAL – National Firm of the Year
Representing the Central Americas, Consortium Legal, has been honored as a National Firm of the Year by IFLR Americas. Boasting one of the region’s largest legal teams represented in five Central American countries, Consortium Legal is recognized as an efficient and effective counsel providing top tier results across the industries of banking, securities and corporate law among other practices.

About IFLR
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) is the leading financial law publication for lawyers in financial institutions, corporates and private practice. First published in 1982, it provides topical information on the latest deal structures, regulatory developments and interviews with regulators and in-house counsel worldwide. It is affiliated with the IFLR1000, the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.

About World Services Group
WSG is the globally recognized resource for professionals and their clients to receive the highest quality, value and service from legal, investment banking and accounting services. Formed upon a unique approach to legal networks, WSG developed the idea that the premier independent law firm needed a more expansive and efficient global approach within the industry. The integration of knowledge, expertise and client service providers from the investment banking and accounting professions create better opportunities for providers and clients alike. Through innovative access and technology, WSG offers members and clients immediate access to prospects, information and leading experts with a known record of superior quality service.