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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Corporate/M&A

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Corporate/M&A - International Counsel

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom benefits from a stellar corporate group revered for its exceptional knowledge of cross-border Latin American investments. The corporate and M&A department is routinely instructed by prestigious corporations, financial institutions and private equity funds to advise on high-value M&A deals throughout Latin America. The team benefits from pronounced expertise in matters involving Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom possesses in-depth experience in matters covering a range of sectors, including energy and finance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom represented Citi and its affiliates in connection with the proposed sale of 25% of the equity of Grupo Financiero Banamex.

Strengths

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom demonstrates a strong track record of handling sophisticated matters. The team identifies issues early, coordinates across specialties and proposes solutions that reflect both legal rigour and commercial realities.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom excels at thoroughly understanding the issues, contingencies and risks posed by Latin American jurisdictions. The firm adopts a proactive and pragmatic approach to identifying and proposing solutions that align with clients’ needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paola Lozano
    Paola Lozano

    Paola Lozano

    Pre-eminent partner Paola Lozano enjoys a leading role in the Latin American corporate M&A domain. She benefits from her remarkable experience advising clients on sophisticated cross-border M&A transactions, especially those involving Colombia and Peru.

    • Paola Lozano is brilliant. She has exceptional attention to detail, understands highly complex business and commercial issues, and is a great moderator and negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Paola Lozano’s strategic approach is remarkable. What truly stands out is the way she leads transactions and manages the teams involved, bringing everyone together and helping them shine.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Paul Schnell
    Paul Schnell

    Paul Schnell

    Paul Schnell enjoys an excellent reputation for his work in Latin America, offering distinct expertise in matters involving the Chilean market. He is sought after by prestigious clients engaging in complex, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures.

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  • Jose Vivanco
    Jose Vivanco

    Jose Vivanco

    Jose Vivanco obtains praise from clients for his corporate and M&A work related to mandates arising in Latin America.

    • Jose Vivanco is an outstanding lawyer. He makes complex matters easy to understand and brings realistic, practical solutions to challenging issues.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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