Corporate/Commercial - Puerto Rico
What the team is known for
DLA Piper is a strong global firm with a solid offering in the Puerto Rican corporate arena. The team regularly assists private companies and governmental institutions with PPP agreements. The department is also well placed to handle M&A transactions, restructuring and corporate financing, including bond issuances.
Strengths
"The DLA Piper team are responsible, professional and confident in Puerto Rican transactions. They offer great value for money."
Notable practitioners
José Sosa-Lloréns is well placed to advise local and international banks in Puerto Rico on a wide range of financing transactions. "José Sosa-Lloréns is a great lawyer in the Puerto Rican banking and financial area."
Solid partner Miriam de Lourdes Figueroa offers noteworthy experience advising on the capital markets and infrastructure sectors in Puerto Rico. "Miriam de Lourdes Figueroa is a fantastic lawyer who does an amazing job at mixing practical advice with her in-depth knowledge of the law. She offers good timeliness and availability."
Key partner Nikos Buxeda continues to draw recognition from market onlookers for his work in the Puerto Rican corporate and commercial arena. "Nikos Buxeda has a brilliant legal mind; he has good business acumen and is very flexible in his approach, especially in cross-border transactions where it is important to make quick decisions."
