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Corporate/Commercial

About

Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

  • The Firm has a broad and diversified corporate and commercial law practice. Our attorneys advise clients on corporate and commercial law matters and help them structure a variety of transactions in the context of Puerto Rico’s unique legal environment.
  •  We regularly represent both borrowers and international and local financial institutions in large and complex financings, including construction loans, leveraged buyouts, syndicated loans and multi-borrower facilities. Our attorneys have also worked on major financings outside of Puerto Rico, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic. ​
  • PMA actively represents financial institutions, banks, and bank holding companies doing business in Puerto Rico. Our attorneys have represented clients in matters before the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Puerto Rico Commissioner of Financial Institutions. Our attorneys have advised clients regarding the organization of international banking entities under the Puerto Rico International Banking Center Regulatory Act. PMA also regularly represents banks and bank holding companies in capital market transactions, including the issuance of equity securities and structured notes.
  • We pride ourselves in providing excellent work and results in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Quick response time to clients and turn-around time for clients.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Puerto Rico

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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. 

Work Highlights

Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

  • Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez advised the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority in connection with the procurement of a 40-year concession for the financing, operation, maintenance, and improvement of four toll roads in Puerto Rico. The concession was awarded to Puerto Rico Tollroads, LLC, a subsidiary of Abertis Infraestructuras (Abertis Consortium) for USD2.85 billion.

Strengths

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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.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

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.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Donald E Hull
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Senior Statespeople

Acclaimed senior statesperson Donald Hull offers an outstanding reputation advising clients on high-profile real estate transactions in Puerto Rico.

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Manuel Pietrantoni
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Senior Statespeople

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.

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Jaime E Santos
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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.

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Manuel Rodríguez Boissén
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Manuel Rodríguez Boissén garners ample recognition from clients and peers alike for his legal practice in the Puerto Rican corporate and commercial market.

Manuel Rodríguez Boissén has deep knowledge and is one of the fastest, most competent, and most agile lawyers.

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Antonio Molina-Machargo
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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.

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Antonio Santos
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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.

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Ivan Marrero
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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.

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Manuel del Valle
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Noted partner Manuel del Valle is recognised for his participation in M&A matters in Puerto Rico.

Manuel del Valle is very pragmatic, solution-oriented, and extremely available. We cannot speak more highly of him and the way he handles clients.

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Eduardo Arias
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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.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

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Puerto Rico

Corporate/Commercial
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Manuel Pietrantoni
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Senior Statespeople
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Manuel Rodríguez Boissén
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Ivan Marrero
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Jaime E Santos
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Manuel del Valle
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Antonio Santos
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Eduardo Arias
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Donald E Hull
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Jaime E Santos
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Antonio Molina-Machargo
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Antonio Santos
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Clients

Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

Acrecent Financial Corporation

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

FirstBank Puerto Rico

Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority

GM Group

Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico

Grupo Ferré Rangel

Grupo Punta Cana, S.A.

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

LIFT Puerto Rico Business Impact Fund LLC

Oriental Bank

Popular Auto LLC

Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority

Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp.

Triple-S Management Corporation

WV Capital Partners

Industries

Provided by Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC

Banks

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Energy

Financial Services

Food and Drinks Producers

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Private Clients/Individuals

Telecommunications

Transportation

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