Acclaimed full-service firm frequently retained by investment funds and multinationals to assist with high-profile and cross-border M&A transactions in several industries, such as energy, real estate and hospitality. Team is also experienced advising local companies and foreign investors on corporate restructuring mandates.

Partner Macarena Laso Aguirre is active in M&A and is held in high regard by a client, who describes her as "decisive and knowledgeable."

Seasoned practitioner Eugenio Besa is "very knowledgeable," as reported by a market commentator, while another observer states: "He is a formidable lawyer." He is appreciated by clients and other interviewees for his role in the corporate and M&A sphere, in which he assists clients with divestitures and capital increase matters.

Noteworthy partner Michel Diban is "a friendly and skilled lawyer," comments a market onlooker. A client says: "He is very experienced in M&A and has good commercial awareness, which is very helpful," and goes on: "He is a very good negotiator."

Founding partner Guillermo Morales co-heads the department and can claim a significant track record in this practice area. He is adept at advising companies on acquisitions and cross-border deals.