Chantal E Kordula

Practice Areas

Chantal is a partner at Cleary Gottlieb whose practice focuses on international business and financing transactions, with a strong emphasis on Latin America. With close to 30 years of experience, Chantal advises Latin American blue-chip companies, state-owned enterprises, and investment funds on cross-border M&A, complex financings, and major infrastructure development projects throughout Latin America and globally. She also regularly counsels multinational corporations on their strategic investments and operations in Latin America. Chantal has served across several firm operational committees throughout her career, including the firm’s Executive Committee.

Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, and known for her ability to integrate M&A and finance in creative, practical ways, Chantal is frequently recognized by leading industry publications for her innovative and impactful work on some of the region's largest and most complex deals, positioning Cleary Gottlieb at the forefront of the market. Her experience spans a wide range of sectors, and her clients include Coca-Cola FEMSA, Codelco, FEMSA, Grupo Bimbo, LATAM Airlines, Mitsui, Pemex, Posadas, and Vitro, among many others. She holds degrees from Harvard Law School and Amherst College, where she serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Professional Memberships

New York Bar.

Publications

Chantal is a frequent speaker and writer on topics spanning M&A, Finance, DE&I, and associate talent development.

Education