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Corporate/Commercial - Puerto Rico
What the Team is Known For
Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez is a powerhouse practice group with a wealth of experience acting on corporate and commercial matters. The team is routinely called upon to advise an impressive roster of multinational clients on complex acquisitions and disposals, as well as corporate restructurings and the development of mixed-use projects. The department also represents banks and multilateral lenders in corporate finance, securities offerings, and workout transactions. The firm also boasts particular expertise in real estate finance, routinely assisting lenders with the financing of real estate projects as well as counselling developers on acquisitions.
Strengths
Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez has a very strong and deep bench. They have highly specialised lawyers, are always accessible, and are on top of recent developments affecting our industry and company.
Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez is the best there is in Puerto Rico. Their team is really good, responsive, and has the right amount of lawyers to tackle clients' requests.
Notable practitioners
Acclaimed senior statesperson Donald Hull offers an outstanding reputation advising clients on high-profile real estate transactions in Puerto Rico.
Senior statesperson Manuel Pietrantoni boasts noteworthy experience advising clients on M&A transactions and public finance. He continues to garner significant market recognition for his track record in the Puerto Rican market.
Manuel Pietrantoni is an extraordinary corporate lawyer.
Solid partner Jaime Santos offers extensive experience advising clients on corporate and real estate transactions in Puerto Rico.
Jaime Santos is very competent in handling corporate matters. He always looks for alternatives, provides a quick turnaround on matters, and is very accessible.
Manuel Rodríguez Boissén has deep knowledge and is one of the fastest, most competent, and most agile lawyers.
Noted partner Antonio Molina-Machargo boasts extensive expertise advising clients on the development of commercial and residential real estate projects in Puerto Rico.
Antonio Molina-Machargo is a seasoned lawyer who provides practical advice.
Partner Antonio Santos is frequently sought after by clients to advise on the financing of real estate projects. He is also well placed to assist developers with acquisitions in Puerto Rico.
Antonio Santos is very knowledgeable about real estate law in Puerto Rico. He is also very professional and diligent.
Ivan Marrero garners recognition for working with funds and handling regulatory banking issues in Puerto Rico.
Ivan Marrero has a very critical mind, is meticulous, and is very direct. He gives me a strong sense of security.
Manuel del Valle is very pragmatic, solution-oriented, and extremely available. We cannot speak more highly of him and the way he handles clients.
Eduardo Arias garners significant endorsement from interviewees for his presence in the Puerto Rican public finance space.
Eduardo Arias has a lot of experience managing intense matters.