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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins LLP demonstrates high activity in the corporate/M&A arena in Brazil. Its Latin American team represents clients on cross-border transactions dealing with contractual, finance and compliance issues. The firm is able to act on behalf of private equity funds and corporations.
Strengths
Latham has extensive knowledge of both legal and business matters. They maintain a close relationship with the client’s business, demonstrating proactivity, responsiveness and commitment.
The firm has fantastic commercial awareness and a very impressive track record. Latham's client service is impeccable.
Latham & Watkins has a strong delivery capacity and is highly present. Their team is truly multidisciplinary, with comprehensive expertise in corporate and M&A, as well as publicly held companies.
Work Highlights
Latham & Watkins advised Global Infrastructure Partners on its acquisition of a 70% stake in Aliança Geração de Energia from Vale, totalling USD1 billion.
Notable practitioners
Antonio Del Pino is a senior practitioner who is sought after for his expertise and experience in the corporate and M&A arena in Brazil-related cases. He is the head of the firm's M&A practice in Latin America.
Antonio Del Pino is an exceptional lawyer. He has the ability to adapt to different jurisdictions and complex situations.
Antonio Del Pino is a leading partner who is involved in several Latin American cases.
Antonio is a senior partner who is calm, composed and highly experienced. He has technical knowledge and an impressive capacity for work.