Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | Latin America
International Counsel
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Covington & Burling LLP 4 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 4 Years Ranked
Jones Day 4 Years Ranked
White & Case LLP 4 Years Ranked- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
- Proskauer Rose LLP
Band 1
Band 2
Paul Schnell Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked
S Todd Crider Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP16 Years Ranked- Sergio J GalvisSullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Werner Federico AhlersSullivan & Cromwell LLP
Band 3
Band 4
Antonio Peña Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
Gabriel J Mesa Covington & Burling LLP8 Years Ranked
Humberto Padilla Gonzalez Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP12 Years Ranked
Rodrigo Domínguez Sotomayor White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
S Wade Angus Jones Day14 Years Ranked
Talbert Navia Winston & Strawn LLP16 Years Ranked- Thais García Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Randy A BullardMorrison Foerster
- Sergio UríasAkin
Band 5
- David Brinton Clifford Chance US LLP5 Years Ranked
Francisco Cerezo DLA Piper LLP (US)9 Years Ranked- Gabriel Silva Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
José L Valera Mayer Brown LLP11 Years Ranked
Juan Francisco Mendez Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
Juan G Giráldez Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP14 Years Ranked
Manuel Garciadiaz Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP16 Years Ranked
Yosbel A Ibarra Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked- Carlos E MartinezProskauer Rose LLP
- Daniel I. GanitskyProskauer Rose LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedGlobal 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 Steen & Hamilton 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.
1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedSimpson 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.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedSkadden, 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.
Band 2
2 Clifford Chance LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedEstablished magic circle firm Clifford Chance is well recognised in the Latin American corporate arena, and particularly renowned in Mexico and Colombia. The corporate and M&A practice group is frequently retained by private equity firms, financial institutions and energy companies to advise on sophisticated and high-value M&A deals and joint ventures, with additional expertise assisting with venture capital-related matters.
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDeeply respected international practice Debevoise & Plimpton is recognised for its knowledge of Latin American acquisitions, joint venture formation and corporate agreements. The team caters to a host of impressive private equity investors, as well as global and regional insurance firms. Drawing on its cross-border capabilities, Debevoise & Plimpton handles matters throughout the region, with a particular focus on Chile, Mexico and Peru.2 Latham & Watkins LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAcclaimed global practice Latham & Watkins boasts an impressive track record acting on major cross-border corporate transactions in the Latin American region, enjoying a 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.
Band 3
3 Covington & Burling LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCovington & Burling provides key practice experience across the Latin American region, with a particular emphasis on the Mexican market. The corporate M&A department is active in the energy and financial services sectors, advising both international and regional clients on M&A, joint venture agreements and fund formation.3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAs a significant international corporate practice, Greenberg Traurig benefits from considerable activity across the Latin American region, especially in Mexico and Central America. The team is regularly instructed by global companies and regional family-owned groups to assist with incorporation mandates and inbound and outbound M&A deals.3 Jones DayCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJones Day benefits from a distinguished international corporate practice with enhanced regional capabilities given by its local Latin American offices. The corporate M&A department is held in high esteem for its considerable experience acting for corporate clients and private equity firms on high-level strategic share purchases and disposals. Jones Day is particularly well equipped to handle matters pertaining to the energy and infrastructure sectors.3 White & Case LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedWhite & Case has an experienced global group that is skilled at handling Latin American matters, with a focus on Mexico and Chile. The corporate and M&A practice group advises an enviable list of corporations and private equity funds on high-value transactions involving the energy and natural resources sector.
Band 4
4 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell has a well-reputed international practice adept at handling cross-border corporate transactions in Latin America. The department is a regular counsel to key players in the energy, natural resources, and telecommunications industries. Davis Polk & Wardwell enjoys significant experience in inbound and outbound deals and investments in Mexico and Central America.
4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedInternationally recognised global outfit DLA Piper offers a solid regional outreach via several local Latin American offices. The corporate and M&A practice group is well regarded for advising clients from a diverse selection of industry sectors on cross-border corporate and M&A deals. DLA Piper's team is regularly sought out to assist clients from a wide range of spaces, including energy and infrastructure.
4 Milbank LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMilbank houses a reputed international practice group that benefits from a significant breadth of experience handling corporate and M&A transactions across Latin America, most notably in Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. The department routinely assists private equity funds and clients from the construction industry on high-value transactions in the region.
4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedWell-regarded firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers insight into corporate transactions in the Mexican and Peruvian markets, among others. The team is skilled advising on inbound and outbound M&A, private equity, and venture capital investments. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has notable activity in the energy, banking, and telecommunications sectors.4 Paul Hastings LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPaul Hastings' Latin American corporate practice covers a wide spectrum of corporate and M&A work, including joint ventures and private equity transactions. The team is active in matters involving a number of Latin American jurisdictions, such as Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador.
4 Winston & Strawn LLPCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedWinston & Strawn possesses a solid transactional group experienced in representing private equity funds and multinational corporations in M&A, joint venture and fund formation mandates. The team is active throughout Latin America, with particular experience in Colombia, Chile, and Peru.