Debevoise’s M&A lawyers working in Latin America are recognized globally for their transactional experience, as well as their deep regional knowledge and strong local networks. With a keen focus on designing commercially savvy and creative solutions for clients, the group works with some of the most sophisticated and respected conglomerates, corporations, investors and families in Latin America. These clients count on Debevoise to handle some of the largest and most complicated transactions in the region.
The group brings to Latin America a wealth of industry-specific experience in areas such as private equity; insurance and financial institutions; media and telecommunications; energy, mining and natural resources; and consumer products. This experience brings with it unique insights into the risks, value drivers and client priorities in each of these industry sectors.
A significant number of Debevoise M&A lawyers travel to the region regularly and are fluent not only in the laws and the languages, but also in the market practices and the corporate cultures. This allows the group to be engaged in all facets of the deals they handle, providing clients a level of talent and intensity that is genuinely rare in today’s legal marketplace.