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CARACAS, Venezuela and SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Chambers Latin America, the newest legal directory produced by Chambers & Partners, gave high marks to lawyers in the Venezuela and Dominican Republic offices of global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.

The legal directory highlighted the two offices' banking and finance corporate and commercial and corporate and mergers and acquisitions practices, as well as the competition/antitrust, energy, and real estate and tourism practices.

In the Dominican Republic, Chambers Latin America stated the corporate/commercial practice "has the backing of the strong worldwide name, but maintains a suitable local touch -- particularly in bridging cultural differences." The real estate practice is "a significant player in the market, with a growing presence in the real estate and tourism sector."

Chambers Latin America stated Squire Sanders' banking and finance practice in Venezuela provides clients with "confident, focused and personalized service," and the lawyers show "great responsiveness and attention to detail." According to the directory, the corporate and M&A practice was noted for its "impressive roster of government clients," while the competition and antitrust practice's "global capabilities...inspire confidence in its clients, as do its close ties with the firm's Washington DC office." The energy practice is powered by lawyers who have "extensive experience in all areas of natural resources and energy projects."

About Squire Sanders: Founded in 1890, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. has lawyers in 32 offices and 15 countries around the world. With one of the strongest integrated global platforms and a longstanding one-firm philosophy, Squire Sanders provides seamless legal counsel worldwide. Offices in the Americas are located in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Palo Alto, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tysons Corner, Washington DC, West Palm Beach, Caracas, Rio de Janeiro, Santo Domingo and Sao Paulo. In Europe, offices are in Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Frankfurt, Kyiv, London, Moscow, Prague and Warsaw. In Asia, offices are in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. Associated firms are in Bucharest, Buenos Aires, Dublin and Santiago.

Contact: Drez Jennings Media Relations Manager Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. +1.216.802.7301 djennings@ssd.comSquire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.