Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Latin America - International Counsel
What the Team is Known For
Global powerhouse Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a deep bench of expert lawyers experienced in handling some of the most sophisticated corporate transactions in Latin America. The team provides trusted counsel to prestigious corporations and private equity funds engaging in complex public and private mergers and acquisitions, advising on the transfer of controlling and minority stakes. Cleary Gottlieb also assists with corporate restructuring matters and joint venture formation. The M&A practice group benefits from its profound expertise in matters concerning the telecommunications, finance and automotive sectors.
Strengths
Cleary Gottlieb are incredibly tuned into the strategic needs of our company. They ask the right questions to unearth problems and ensure key issues are addressed.
Cleary Gottlieb is one of the best law firms I have worked with. They provide very solid analysis and recommendations, in a fast and accurate manner.
Notable practitioners
Stellar practitioner Chantal Kordula earns solid recognition for her admired expertise in M&A transactions across Latin America. She routinely handles complex, cross-border work on behalf of a notable clientele.
Chantal Kordula is one of the best lawyers and nicest persons I have ever worked with. She is extremely smart, pleasant and allows both sides to be comfortable, which enables successful negotiations.
Chantal Kordula is an amazing lawyer who is knowledgeable, smart and hard-working. She is a problem solver who is quick to act.
Jeffrey Lewis is an extremely capable lawyer who provides precise and commercially aware legal advice and work products.
Jeffrey Lewis has impressive knowledge and provides creative solutions to complex situations.
Francesca Odell excels at representing both corporate clients and private equity funds in sophisticated cross-border deals involving Latin American jurisdictions. Along with her corporate practice, partner Odell also draws recognition for her expertise in the capital markets arena.
Francesca Odell is excellent in navigating through our most complex corporate governance issues.
Juan Giráldez remains active assisting notable international clients with a range of complex corporate transactions across industries. He is particularly knowledgeable of matters involving key Latin American jurisdictions.
Juan Giráldez provides unique local and international knowledge, addressing the client's demands in complex transactions.