Corporate/M&A - Latin America - International Counsel
What the team is known for
Acclaimed global firm Latham & Watkins boasts an impressive track record of acting on major cross-border corporate transactions in the Latin American region, enjoying particular experience in the Colombian and Chilean markets. The corporate practice group remains a go-to team for blue-chip corporations and leading private equity houses investing in the energy and telecommunications sectors, among others. Latham & Watkins is highly active assisting clients with corporate restructuring, divestments and M&A transactions.
Strengths
"Latham & Watkins' practical advice is tailor-made to the needs of the client. They have a very conscious grasp of the Latin American reality, which makes them exceptional."
Notable practitioners
Distinguished partner Antonio Del Pino remains highly active and enjoys a remarkable track record in the Latin American corporate arena. He is particularly reputed for his activity on telecommunications and energy-related transactions. "I believe that Antonio Del Pino is one of the top M&A practitioners in Latin America. He is an impressive and very fierce negotiator, yet he is also very practical and aware of his clients' needs." "It's easy to work with him as he is very responsive, understands client needs rapidly and goes straight into finding solutions."