Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 1
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom benefits from a stellar corporate group revered for its exceptional knowledge of cross-border Latin American investments. The corporate and M&A department is routinely instructed by prestigious corporations, financial institutions and private equity funds to advise on high-value M&A deals throughout Latin America. The team benefits from pronounced expertise in matters involving Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom possesses in-depth experience in matters covering a range of sectors, including energy and finance.
Work Highlights
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom acted for Actis on its sale of Atlas Renewable Energy to Global Infrastructure Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom have a top-notch team with a very strong focus on getting things done. Their advice is very structured."
"Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's Latin American practice is superb. The team is consistent and deep in its analyses, and provides valuable and timely advice."
"Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom have a top-notch team with a very strong focus on getting things done. Their advice is very structured."
"Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's Latin American practice is superb. The team is consistent and deep in its analyses, and provides valuable and timely advice."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Paola Lozano enjoys a leading role in the Latin American corporate M&A domain. She benefits from her remarkable experience advising clients on sophisticated cross-border M&A transactions, especially those involving Colombia and Peru.
"Paola Lozano is a lawyer who understands the client's needs and proposes alternatives to overcome difficulties. She is creative, flexible and presents her arguments in a clear way."
"Paola Lozano is an extraordinary M&A attorney who is capable of handling the most sophisticated issues in a commercial and practical way."
Paul Schnell enjoys an excellent reputation for his work in Latin America, offering distinct expertise in matters involving the Chilean market. He is sought after by prestigious clients engaging in complex, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures.
"Paul Schnell is a key lawyer in corporate and M&A matters in Latin America. The level of sophistication of his practice is very strong."