Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 455 2000Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett enjoys an outstanding international practice group offering top-tier expertise in Latin American corporate transactions. The team is highly sought after for its extensive experience representing leading private equity funds and major regional and global corporations in multi-jurisdictional M&A deals concerning key Latin American jurisdictions, such as Colombia and Peru. The knowledgeable practice group works across various sectors, spanning aviation, shipping, pharmaceutical, energy and natural resources.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlettadvised KKRon the acquisition of a majority interest in PangeaCo and of the existing fibre optic networks of Telefónica del Perú and Entel Perú.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is an excellent and strong team which is able to cover all the different aspects of a transaction. They work closely with their client and are very responsive and effective."
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have been a fantastic partner to us; I always feel pretty secure and confident when working with them. They deliver great-quality advice."
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is an excellent and strong team which is able to cover all the different aspects of a transaction. They work closely with their client and are very responsive and effective."
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have been a fantastic partner to us; I always feel pretty secure and confident when working with them. They deliver great-quality advice."
Notable Practitioners
Reputed practitioner Todd Crider benefits from a strong track record advising clients on M&A transactions in Latin America. He is renowned for leading private equity M&A deals on behalf of international investors operating in Peru and Mexico.
"Todd Crider is an amazing lawyer and a great leader. His people skills make a difference in his service."
Gabriel Silva possesses extensive experience assisting clients with joint venture formation and M&A transactions in Latin America.
"Gabriel Silva is a very good lawyer in digital infrastructure mandates. I am very impressed by his expertise."
Juan Francisco Mendez makes his debut in the rankings following appreciation for his involvement in sophisticated M&A transactions across Latin America.
"Juan Francisco Mendez is a very trusted adviser to us. He is a very meticulous lawyer who has great leadership skills, and who helps us maintain our relationships throughout the Latin American region."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
International Counsel