Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Latin America - International Counsel
Band 4
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Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig attorneys are routinely chosen to handle critical merger and acquisition matters for companies and organizations doing business in Latin America. We have decades of experience representing the full spectrum of clients doing business in the region – including buyers, sellers, investors, shareholders, boards of directors and special committees, financial advisors, investment banks and commercial lenders – in structuring, negotiating and consummating complex international transactions and business agreements.
We provide advice on virtually all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and purchases, joint venture operations, tender and exchange offers, going-private transactions, LBOs, MBOs, and spin-offs, as well as corporate governance matters and related transactional and advisory matters. Our work spans an array of industry sectors, including banking and financial institutions, telecommunications and media, manufacturing, agribusiness, food and beverages, retail, energy (including alternative and renewable energy) and infrastructure projects. Throughout our widely varied M&A and related corporate law work, we always focus on the business objectives of our clients. We utilize the depth of our firm’s international experience and resources to help clients realize their business objectives and effectively navigate the constantly changing business landscape.
Chambers Review
As a significant international corporate firm, Greenberg Traurig benefits from considerable activity across the region, especially in Mexico and Central America. The team is regularly instructed by global companies and regional family-owned groups to assist with incorporation mandates and inbound and outbound M&A deals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The level of understanding they have for matters specific to our company is incredible. They go above and beyond, and you can tell that this is as much a priority for them as it is for us."
"The level of understanding they have for matters specific to our company is incredible. They go above and beyond, and you can tell that this is as much a priority for them as it is for us."
Notable Practitioners
Antonio Peña is active assisting notable international clients with significant M&A and corporate transactions spanning various Latin American jurisdictions, including Colombia and Mexico.
"Antonio Peña is excellent. You know he's going to make the right decisions for you. He is key for moving forward and closing deals."
Yosbel Ibarra has considerable experience advising clients on complex transactional matters across key Latin American markets, such as Mexico and Chile. He is recognised for his particular expertise in handling work involving the aviation industry.
"Yosbel Ibarra is a very knowledgeable attorney with highly sophisticated negotiation skills."