We are capable of assisting clients around the world, including Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, the Middle East, Asia/Pacific and the Western Hemisphere. However, we have unsurpassed capabilities to assist clients in Mexico and Brazil, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. With two former U.S. ambassadors to countries in the region and offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, our professionals combine the substantive knowledge and public policy access that offers our global corporate clients in the region extensive business development assistance.

A Focus on Mexico

ManattJones’ Mexico City office continues to be involved in sectors of the Mexican economy that support or affect international business and trade. ManattJones works with clients to create and implement business plans well as conduct cross-border transactions. Its networks of business and federal, state and local government contacts in Mexico include the highest levels of those communities.

As ManattJones is active in leading business organizations, its professionals not only know about current international trade activities, issues, trends and priorities in Mexico, but also are involved in fomenting and implementing efforts that reflect these priorities and interests. Through Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, ManattJones also has legal experience in Mexico cross-border transactions, advertising, energy projects, product distribution and marketing, retail activities and commercial lending and finance.

A Focus on Brazil

Established in 2006, ManattJones Marconini Global Strategies, headquartered in São Paulo, ManattJones Marconini solidifies and expands ManattJones’ expertise in market assessment, entry and expansion, international business development, government relations and international advocacy, public affairs, transactional due diligence and political and economic risk assessment in the Brazilian marketplace.

ManattJones Marconini maintains a network of relationships with all levels of the government and business communities involved in trade, investment and developmental efforts. In addition to the business flow between Brazil and the U.S., ManattJones Marconini’s advisory services extend to neighboring countries in South America. Through Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, ManattJones Marconini also has legal experience in international transactions, product distribution and marketing, retail activities, and commercial lending and finance.