Corporate/M&A

Global powerhouse Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a deep bench of expert lawyers experienced in handling some of the most sophisticated corporate transactions in Latin America. The team provides trusted counsel to prestigious corporations and private equity funds engaging in complex public and private mergers and acquisitions, advising on the transfer of controlling and minority stakes. Cleary Gottlieb also assists with corporate restructuring matters and joint venture formation. The M&A practice group benefits from its profound expertise in matters concerning the telecommunications, finance and automotive sectors.

"Cleary Gottlieb possess very strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems and come up with a variety of options to address the situation at hand."

"Their client service is extraordinary. They are always available and are tremendously commercially aware."

Distinguished partner Jeffrey Lewis is regularly sought out for his exceptional regional expertise, especially in matters concerning the Chilean and Colombian markets. He acts at the forefront of the corporate and M&A space, regularly advising industry giants on sophisticated M&A transactions and joint venture formation. "Jeffrey Lewis is a great lawyer. His service is of the best quality and he is very business-oriented." "He is one of the best lawyers for corporate matters. He is assertive, precise and a great negotiator."

Dynamic practitioner Chantal Kordula earns solid recognition for her expertise in M&A transactions across Latin America. She routinely handles complex, cross-border work on behalf of a notable clientele. "Chantal Kordula is always very sharp and on top of every detail. She is very thorough and has the ability to identify and handle complex issues while delivering pragmatic solutions."

Francesca Odell excels at representing both corporate clients and private equity funds in sophisticated cross-border deals involving Latin American jurisdictions. Along with her corporate practice, Odell also draws recognition for her expertise in the capital markets arena. "Francesca Odell knows the Latin American commercial landscape very well and has close relationships with local counsels, which is invaluable."

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. "Juan Giráldez is an extremely good lawyer in matters concerning Peru and Argentina."