Corporate/Commercial - Puerto Rico
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What the Team is Known For
McConnell Valdés is an esteemed full-service firm boasting an outstanding corporate department in Puerto Rico. The team is regularly called upon to assist with major M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. The department also demonstrates notable expertise in securities offerings and the negotiation of credit facilities. The firm continues to play a prominent role in the development of major commercial real estate projects for clients in the hospitality and infrastructure sectors, while also advising on the acquisition, sale and leasing of real estate assets. McConnell Valdés further acts for high-profile lenders on real estate and asset-backed financing matters.
Strengths
McConnell Valdés' legal work and advice are top-notch. The team has an excellent way of communicating and explaining matters clearly and accessibly, enabling us to make informed decisions.
McConnell Valdés stands out for its accessibility, expertise and complete mastery of the matters it handles. Their lawyers have a thorough understanding of the commercial laws applicable to our business.
Work Highlights
McConnell Valdés acted for Discovery Land Company on a purchase and development agreement with the Land Redevelopment Authority for Roosevelt Roads relating to the development of a mixed-use project comprising a 50-room hotel, a golf course and 302 luxury residences at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Antonio Escudero-Viera continues to attract praise from market observers and remains an active figure in the Puerto Rican corporate and commercial legal market.
Antonio Escudero-Viera is an outstanding lawyer with exceptional conviction and extensive knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
Senior statesperson Ernesto Mayoral boasts expertise as a local counsel for corporate and commercial matters in Puerto Rico, particularly in M&A transactions, corporate structuring and regulatory advice.
Ernesto Mayoral is impeccable in his work and an excellent lawyer with a holistic view of corporate and commercial law, consistently adding value to the business.
Acclaimed partner Samuel Céspedes is adept at advising buyers and sellers on acquisitions and divestments in Puerto Rico. He is a recognised figure in the Puerto Rican M&A space.
Samuel Céspedes is a highly respected lawyer in corporate and commercial law in Puerto Rico.
Senior statesperson Silvestre Miranda boasts a longstanding practice advising clients on the structuring, financing and development of complex residential, tourism and mixed-use real estate projects.
Harry Cook is recognised for his extensive experience advising clients on luxury resort developments, the structuring of real estate joint ventures and the planning of timeshare, condominium and single-family lot development programmes.
Noteworthy partner Jorge Ruiz-Montilla is well placed to advise clients on the development of residential, commercial and tourism real estate projects. He also offers solid experience assisting with corporate acquisitions and the creation of governance structures for resort communities.
Jorge Ruiz-Montilla is loyal, practical and highly protective of his clients, which is exactly what I look for in a lawyer.
Jorge is one of the best real estate lawyers I have worked with, and I genuinely enjoy working with him.
Patricia George-Iguina makes her debut in the rankings following strong recognition in the real estate industry, particularly for her assistance in negotiations and purchases in the hospitality industry.
Patricia George-Iguina is highly competent in the real estate sector, and it is a pleasure to work with her.
Solid partner and co-head of department Rubén Méndez-Benabe offers extensive experience advising clients on commercial agreements and regulatory mandates in Puerto Rico.
Rubén Méndez-Benabe is an excellent corporate lawyer with extensive knowledge of corporate structures, negotiations and financing.
