Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Puerto Rico
Band 1
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O'Neill & Borges LLC has one of the largest and most respected corporate law practice groups in Puerto Rico, representing leading private and publicly traded companies and financial institutions in the main economic sectors in Puerto Rico. The firm has been involved in many of the most significant corporate transactions in Puerto Rico for more than 50 years.
The firm applies its legal and business expertise to the complete spectrum of corporate and business needs and challenges faced today by the clients, including business organization and corporate governance, establishing operations in Puerto Rico, advocacy and facilitating government relations and in resolving issues that arise in the course of business.
O’Neill & Borges offers comprehensive advice and representation in substantially all major corporate practice areas, including: Corporate Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Public Finance, Private Equity and Finance, Commercial Lending, Real Estate, Energy, Consumer and Retail Law, Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), Distribution and Franchising, Government and Legislative Affairs, Insurance and Health Law, Intellectual Property, Land Use, Pension and Employee Benefits, Tax Incentives (Acts 20/22, Act 73, Opportunity Zones, among others), Tourism and Hospitality Industry, and Telecommunications, among others.
Chambers Review
O'Neill & Borges is a heavyweight full-service firm with an esteemed corporate and commercial practice. The team provides comprehensive knowledge of M&A and corporate restructuring, as well as joint ventures and commercial agreements. The department is active representing banks and private equity funds in debt restructuring and project finance. The firm also offers an acclaimed real estate practice group with significant experience in advising banks and financial institutions on real estate finance. O'Neill & Borges also benefits from further expertise in real estate project development matters, such as raising capital, land acquisition and administrative issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"O'Neill & Borges' expertise in commercial transactions is outstanding. They are not only good lawyers but they also have great business awareness and knowledge."
"Each technical expert is fluent in their area of specialisation, and is able to translate local law into manageable bite-sized pieces for us. They respond quickly and are always available."
"O'Neill & Borges' expertise in commercial transactions is outstanding. They are not only good lawyers but they also have great business awareness and knowledge."
"Each technical expert is fluent in their area of specialisation, and is able to translate local law into manageable bite-sized pieces for us. They respond quickly and are always available."
Notable Practitioners
Revered partner Alfredo Alvarez receives praise from market commentators for his work in the corporate and commercial arena. He also garners market-leading endorsement from interviewees for his prowess in real estate mandates in Puerto Rico.
"Alfredo Alvarez is a great communicator who easily understands our needs. He is quick to respond and ensures we have successful transactions."
"Alfredo Alvarez's mind runs faster than any other when analysing complex issues, and always comes up with a fresh and sophisticated solution."
Outstanding partner Julio Pietrantoni regularly acts on high-profile M&A transactions, as well as advising on debt issuances and corporate and municipal loans in Puerto Rico.
"Julio Pietrantoni is a genius lawyer and he knows the law from memory. He is very intellectually impressive."
"Julio is always responsive and handles various aspects of transactions."
Well-regarded partner José Cacho maintains a solid reputation in the corporate arena. He comes highly recommended by market observers for his activity in the Puerto Rican legal space.
"José Cacho has good corporate knowledge, is well seasoned and client-oriented, and is great at closing transactions."
Viviana Miranda-Ortiz enjoys a solid reputation in this field and is singled out by market commentators for her work on mortgage matters and her participation in the financing of tourism infrastructure in Puerto Rico.
"Viviana Miranda-Ortiz is a very good lawyer who is active in the transactional space."
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