Pino Elizalde Abogados' full-service offering covers M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance and corporate restructurings, as well as the regulatory elements of M&A transactions, an area in which associate Camila Aray is a valuable team member. The group is commended by one client for its ability to 'know and master the current regulations' in corporate matters. Practice co-heads Daniel Pino and Fernanda Guzmán are adept in an array of corporate matters, including corporate restructurings, in an equally diverse range of industries. Jaime Arosemena is another standout team member.
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Testimonials
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- 'Attention to detail, and personalised service. We believe that they have a robust team prepared to best handle the requirements of clients, looking after their interests. They know and master the current regulations applicable to each case.'
- 'Their extensive knowledge and excellent handling of cases stands out. Fernanda Guzmán is a young lawyer who is outstanding.'
- 'The team is distinguished by its specialised and highly competent approach to corporate matters. They are experts in addressing complex legal challenges efficiently and strategically, always offering practical, results-oriented solutions. What makes them unique is their ability to simplify the complex, their effective communication, and their deep understanding of both local laws and the company's strategies and needs.'
- 'The team provides excellent, specialised, and meticulous assistance with corporate matters.'
- 'One of the most incredible things about the team is their down-to-earth qualities and ways of explaining a case, using understandable terms for non-lawyers.'
- 'They bring a presence of knowledge and understanding. It's worth mentioning their extensive knowledge of their subjects and the grounded/realistic options for each case.'
Key clients
- Anheuser-Busch Inbev
- Omarsa
- The Tesalia Springs Company
- Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscilla
- Holcim Agregados
- Hancock Prospecting
- KCA Deutag
- Laboratorios Dr A Bjarner
- Transforma
- Mobiliare Latam
- Frutadeli
- Assistecviajes
Work highlights
Assisted Hanrine Ecuadorian Exploration and Mining with securing up to 80% interest in Ecuador’s Linderos Copper Project through a $120m joint venture with Titan Minerals.
Assisted the Ripalda Family, Hunter-Carseg with a corporate restructuring, which involves several jurisdictions such as Chile, Peru and Colombia.
Advised Omarsa on a corporate restructuring in order to advise and manage a growth plan.
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Practice head
Daniel Pino; Fernanda Guzmán Amador