Corporate/M&A | Latin America

Moving up into the top tier this year, Miranda & Amado Abogados is a prestigious full-service firm with a respected M&A practice. The team frequently acts on behalf of both domestic and international clients on equity acquisitions and joint venture agreements. The department has additional expertise advising clients on company acquisitions, investment agreements and corporate-related issues such as due diligence and asset transfers. Its key clients come from diverse sectors including the financial, energy and real estate industries.

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is a front-running firm showcasing a stellar M&A practice. The department's talented bench of practitioners is frequently sought out to assist clients with cross-border matters such as majority and minority share acquisitions, major corporate reorganisations and regulatory mandates. The team is routinely retained by major domestic and international clients with important activity in the finance, energy, agriculture and media sectors.

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas is a prominent full-service firm with a team harbouring strong capabilities in the M&A field. The department is frequently sought after to assist clients with complex mandates in the corporate arena, such as share purchase agreements, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. Its noted bench of practitioners is also well versed in advising clients on regulatory matters in this space, while its clientele includes key stakeholders in the finance, mining and telecommunications sectors.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a powerhouse full-service Peruvian firm boasting a revered M&A practice. The firm is frequently instructed by key domestic and international clients to advise on a wide variety of corporate matters, such as the acquisition of shares, public tender offers and cross-border asset transactions. The team is routinely sought after by clients with a strong presence in the energy, financial services and infrastructure sectors.

Cuatrecasas is a notable international firm with a growing practice in the Peruvian M&A arena. The department boasts significant expertise in advising on a wide variety of local and cross-border M&A transactions, including the creation of SPVs and majority-stake acquisitions. Its strong bench of noted practitioners offers additional experience assisting clients with corporate governance mandates and joint venture agreements. Its clientele mainly consists of financial entities and companies active in the mining sector.

Echecopar boasts a notable corporate and M&A team that is often called upon by notable clients to advise on cross-border transactions, such as corporate mergers involving different jurisdictions. Its deep bench is also well equipped to act as counsel on major company reorganisations. Its clients are visible figures within the technology, finance and telecommunications sectors.

Garrigues is a widely regarded international firm benefiting from wide-ranging expertise in M&A and corporate matters. The firm is regularly called upon to advise major clients on asset acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, sales, mergers and joint ventures. Its strong bench of notable practitioners is often retained by clients active in the oil and gas, energy and telecommunications sectors, as well as private equity funds.

Hernández & Cía. boasts a high-quality team with a renowned practice advising both domestic and international clients on a variety of transactional mandates. The department is adept at advising on complex tender offers and significant corporate reorganisations for transnational companies. Major retail operators and private equity houses are among its clients, as well as companies active in the construction and energy industries.

Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is a respected full-service firm with expertise encompassing a number of corporate mandates including significant cross-border M&A transactions. The department is frequently instructed to advise on majority share acquisitions and corporate restructuring matters, as well as asset acquisitions. The team maintains an active client base in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría houses a talented practice that is very well positioned in the market to handle important M&A mandates, including the acquisition of majority and minority interests. The firm is well versed in providing regulatory advice and corporate-related work, such as capitalisations and asset acquisitions. Its impressive client base stems from various industries, such as the finance, mining and energy sectors.

CMS Grau is a respected firm with full-service capabilities and an international network demonstrating experience in M&A transactions. The department is frequently instructed to advise on share purchase agreements, as well as corporate restructuring and due diligence mandates. The team routinely represents real estate investment funds and companies active in the energy and automotive sectors.

Dentons is a renowned international full-service firm that is frequently sought out by notable clients from the real estate, energy and construction sectors to assist with commercial agreements and corporate transactions.

DLA Piper is an accomplished international firm often seen advising on cross-border M&A transactions. Its team is well equipped to handle market buyouts and asset acquisitions, as well as due diligence matters and the negotiation and drafting of share purchase agreements. The department is frequently sought out for advice from notable names across different sectors.

Newly-established boutique Lumbra Legal claims a spot in the rankings this year thanks to positive feedback from interviewees for its activity in the corporate realm. The lawyers are well placed to provide corporate counsel to boards of directors and shareholders, with further expertise in M&A.

Rubio Leguía Normand secures a position in the rankings this year. The firm commands widespread market respect for a practice which covers a broad spectrum of M&A matters and is well placed to advise on cross-border mandates. The team has further capabilities in corporate advisory work, as well as corporate compliance and risk management. The team is frequently sought after by key names across a variety of sectors, such as mining, energy and retail.

Vizquerra, Córdova & Gálvez Abogados continues to elicit significant endorsement from the market. It often assists clients with majority share and asset acquisitions and sales, as well as corporate reorganisations.