Curtis Law in Buenos Aires

This episode covers all you wanted to know about being a lawyer in the multicultural capital city of Buenos Aires! You’ll hear from an interesting mix of partners; one specializing in investor-State arbitration, and two corporate lawyers with a wealth of knowledge in ‘B Corps’ and agri-business. Together they articulate what makes a career in law uniquely interesting in Curtis Buenos Aires.

Tune in for a fresh voice as, Kate hands over the mic to Sacha – an Oxford University languages student considering law as a potential career.

• International arbitration lawyer Fernando Tupa on what makes international arbitration an attractive area for young lawyers, combining litigation and corporate practices; the importance of language skills in this area of the law both in proceedings and in managing client relationships; and compares his own experience working in Curtis’ headquarters in New York with his hometown of Buenos Aires
• Veteran corporate lawyer Laura Ocampo on the rise of the ‘B Corps’ – also known as triple impact companies - organisation which are verified to meet high social and environment standards; what makes corporate law is so interesting in Argentina; and her experience combining practicing and teaching law at the same time; as well as thoughts on her lived experience as a woman corporate lawyer.

• Another corporate lawyer with an special focus on agri-business, Esteban Daireaux explains Argentina’s vast economically significant and competitive agricultural sector and his career pathway into it; the need for flexibility in a fast paced and ever-changing sector; and the importance of teamwork to success.