One of the strongest firms in the market, McConnell Valdés LLC is well equipped to advise on complex corporate and financial transactions, including those between private parties and government counterparties, drawing upon the firm’s strong expertise in government affairs. The firm's strengths in relation to financial institutions, insurance, healthcare regulatory, infrastructure and private-public partnership matters also play a pivotal role in attracting clients. Team co-head Rubén Méndez-Benabe is known for advising banks and other financial institutions on a wide range of transactions and regulatory matters. Vice-chair Ricardo García-Negrón is a specialist in securities and corporate issues. Samuel Céspedes leads the M&A and corporate and public finance groups.

O’Neill & Borges is widely known in the market for acting as counsel to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico in all proceedings under Title III of PROMESA. The team’s areas of expertise range from commercial lending to M&A and private-public partnerships. Alfredo Alvarez-Ibañez, who acts as chairman of the firm’s executive committee, is the main figure in the department and focuses on commercial law and creditors’ rights issues. José Cacho focuses on assisting US and foreign companies with establishing operations in Puerto Rico.

Pietrantoni Méndez & Alvarez LLP handles a wide range of corporate and commercial matters in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, including M&A, management buyouts and corporate governance issues. Manuel Pietrantoni is a key contact in the corporate department, with experience advising government and private entities. On the banking side, the team advises banks and financial institutions on regulatory and transactional matters, including acquisitions and chartering of financial institutions. Eduardo Arias and Iván Marrero are names to note.

Cancio Covas & Santiago LLP's corporate department advises on a range of corporate governance issues, as well as the structuring of corporate transactions. Among the firm's areas of expertise are distribution and sales representative agreements, energy-related transactions, government contracts and procurement, M&A and joint ventures. The team also advises on corporate finance. Key clients include corporate department chair Juan Ramón Cancio and Rodney Colón Ortiz, who has experience in real estate transactions.

Cancio, Nadal & Rivera stands out for its expertise in the real estate sector, advising on real estate development reorganisation, in addition to M&A, commercial lending, distribution and franchise agreements, and partnerships and joint ventures. Rubén Medina-Lugo directs the corporate and real estate department, with notable expertise in corporate finance and real estate transactions. Frederick Martínez, who has experience in regulatory and licensing matters, and special of counsel Ana Ruiz-Comas are also noted.

The practice at Adsuar Muñiz Goyco Seda & Pérez-Ochoa spans M&A, real estate transactions and commercial lending. The team assists domestic and international businesses with local and cross-border transactions, with experience in the media, real estate, healthcare, automotive, and food and dairy sectors. Other areas of expertise include debt issuances and public finance projects. José Antonio Fernández Jaquete has expertise in real estate matters, commercial leasing, M&A and government procurement.

Antonetti Montalvo & Ramírez-Coll has notable expertise in advising clients in the telecoms, construction and healthcare sectors on a range of corporate and finance matters, including project finance and corporate reorganisations. Special counsel Ana Del Toro-Sabater is the key contact for public and private structured finance, M&A, securities law, and real estate, tourism and hospitality matters.

Casillas Santiago & Torres LLC draws on its strong tax and labour practices when handling corporate matters, advising on M&A, corporate governance, distribution and franchising issues, and commercial contracts. The firm has expertise in the healthcare, retail, insurance, banking and telecoms sectors, among others. Miguel Santiago-Rivera has longstanding experience in corporate tax.

The corporate and finance team at Reichard & Escalera is experienced in high-value M&A, as well as advising on corporate governance, antitrust and tax issues. The firm has wide-ranging sector expertise in the technology, healthcare, automotive, insurance and banking industries, with a particular emphasis on the purchase, sale, development and financing of real estate. Juan Carlos Méndez focuses on corporate and banking matters, and has expertise in the energy and real estate sectors. Senior partner Hector Reichard De Cardona is also a key figure in the practice.

Toro Colón Mullet, P.S.C.‘s practice ranges from advice on company and partnership formation, corporate governance, and distribution and joint venture agreements to assistance in M&A, leveraged buyouts and private equity financing. The team also has notable experience in real estate sales and acquisitions. José Toro-Morales stands out for his expertise in corporate and finance transactions involving real estate assets.

Vidal, Nieves & Bauzá, LLC handles corporate and financial transactions across a range of sectors, including insurance, healthcare, energy and real estate. Among the firm’s areas of strength are M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and governance issues. Arline Bauzá-Figueroa is experienced in real estate and debt transactions and financings. Pedro Nieves-Miranda advises on corporate matters, particularly relating to energy and the environment.