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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel


DLA Piper LLP (US)

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DLA Piper in Latin America’s Team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach to serving clients combines local knowledge with the resources of the DLA Piper global platform. With over 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, in addition to our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently work with our professionals throughout the LatAm region, Iberian Peninsula, and around the globe. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve all our clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or wish to do business there.  

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Corporate/M&A - International Counsel

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Internationally recognised global outfit DLA Piper offers a solid regional outreach via several local Latin American offices. The corporate and M&A practice group is well regarded for advising clients from a diverse selection of industry sectors on cross-border corporate and M&A deals. DLA Piper's team is regularly sought out to assist clients from a wide range of spaces, including energy and infrastructure.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Grupo Energía Bogotá on the acquisition of equity interest in Transportadora de Gas del Perú from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper's partners are on top of industry trends and have a very solid knowledge of the market. The great team of lawyers offer a very good level of client service and responsiveness.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Francisco Cerezo
    Band 5Francisco Cerezo

    Francisco Cerezo

    Recognised practitioner Francisco Cerezo boasts considerable expertise in handling complex and cross-border transactions throughout Latin America. His activity includes representing global companies as well as private equity funds.

    • Francisco Cerezo is great to work with. He's very knowledgeable about the Latin American region and understands client's expectations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchJoseline Rodríguez
    Associates to watchJoseline Rodríguez

    Joseline Rodríguez

    Associate-to-watch Joseline Rodríguez enters the rankings this year after obtaining endorsement for her work assisting with a range of corporate and M&A matters across Latin America.

    • Joseline Rodríguez is great to work with. Her responsiveness is great.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

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