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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Corporate/M&A - International Counsel

Band 1

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 Steen & Hamilton 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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Clorox in the sale of subsidiaries collectively known as Clorox Argentina to an investment group.

Strengths

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is my favourite law firm to work with, not only because of the lawyers' technical skills, but also because of their really fantastic client service.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's lawyers are very quick to respond and offer detailed advice. They are very good at negotiating in favour of their client.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chantal E Kordula
    Chantal E Kordula

    Chantal E Kordula

    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 an outstanding lawyer and a masterful negotiator; she's always one step ahead of the counterparty.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Chantal Kordula is simply exemplary in every way. Her commercial vision is very strong.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Jeffrey S Lewis
    Jeffrey S Lewis

    Jeffrey S Lewis

    Distinguished partner Jeffrey Lewis is regularly sought out for his exceptional regional expertise, especially in matters concerning the Chilean and Colombian markets. He acts at the forefront of the corporate and M&A space, regularly advising industry giants on sophisticated M&A transactions and joint venture formation.

    • Jeffrey Lewis is able to be a step ahead; his insight is comprehensive. He's capable of handling issues of a very high complexity with great solidity.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Jeffrey Lewis is one of the best lawyers in the M&A market and a great negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Francesca Odell
    Francesca Odell

    Francesca Odell

    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 Francesca Odell also draws recognition for her expertise in the capital markets arena.
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  • Juan G Giráldez
    Juan G Giráldez

    Juan G Giráldez

    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 goes above and beyond in M&A deals arising in Latin America.

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