Juan G Giráldez

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 1

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Band 2

Capital Markets (International Firms)

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Band 3

Capital Markets

Latin America - International Counsel

4 Years Ranked

Band 5

Corporate/M&A

Latin America - International Counsel

4 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Latin America 2025

Brazil 2024

About

Provided by Juan G Giráldez

Global

Languages Spoken

Spanish, Portuguese, French and English

Practice Areas

Juan is a partner at Cleary Gottlieb, where he holds various leadership roles. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French and English, his practice focuses on international business and financing transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, cross-border financings and capital markets. Juan is widely regarded in Brazil and throughout Latin America as a top lawyer and has been frequently lauded by leading industry publications. His clients include some of the largest companies in the region who rely on him for their most important and complex transactions. With deep experience across various industries, his clients include Andean Telecom Partners, CNP Assurances, Dow Chemical, Pampa Energia, Suzano, Vale, Votorantim, YPF, and sovereign governments such as the Republic of Argentina, the Province of Buenos Aires, the Dominican Republic, and the Republic of Uruguay, among others.

Career

Joined firm, 1998; became Partner, 2007. Columbia University School of Law (LLM, James Kent Scholar) 1998; Université de Paris II - Panthéon-Assas (D.E.A., International Economic Law; D.S.U., Commercial Law and European Law) 1996 and 1995; Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (Degree in Law, magna cum laude) 1994.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bar in New York.

Publications

Juan is a frequent writer on topics relating to finance and ESG, with a particular focus on sovereign debt management.

Education

Columbia Law School

LL.M.

Université de Paris II - Panthéon-Assas

D.E.A. and D.S.U.

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra

Degree in Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Juan Giráldez has a prolific M&A practice, handling a number of high-value deals. São Paulo-based, he is also noted for his dedication to the Brazilian market.

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Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Juan Giráldez is based in São Paulo and frequently leads the team in international issuances in both the debt and equity capital markets. He is admired by clients and peers alike.

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Capital Markets - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Juan Giráldez is well versed in debt capital markets deals, benefiting from considerable experience representing states in sovereign debt transactions. He is recognised within the market for his wide regional presence.

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Corporate/M&A - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Juan Giráldez remains active assisting notable international clients with a range of complex corporate transactions across industries. He is particularly knowledgeable of matters involving key Latin American jurisdictions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Very skilled lawyer. He knows all the contracts, he knows everything in detail. It is perfect to work with him.

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Very responsible and delivers spectacular work. When we recommend him, he is highly praised. Juan is a very high level professional.

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Juan is very available and always comes up with good solutions for us.

Capital Markets (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Juan is an excellent professional, all-rounded, technical and great in advice. He speaks Portuguese fluently. It's great to work with him, I respect him a lot.

Capital Markets (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has an analytical, down-to-earth approach to issues. He's an able negotiator, and a versatile professional, excelling in ECM, DCM and representation of listed issuers in deals and advisory matters.

Capital Markets (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Juan Giráldez is always available and provides immediate responses. It is a pleasure to work with him as he is skilful. We have the best relationship with him.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Juan Giráldez provides unique local and international knowledge, addressing the client's demands in complex transactions.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide