Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP continues to stand out for its strength in Latin America M&A and private equity transactions. It consistently handles deals valued in excess of $1bn along with a large number of mid-cap transactions. It now advises a range of private equity and financial investors on Latin America deals and has expanded its corporate client base of multinationals and Latin American businesses. In particular, the Latin America team has impressed in banking and financial institutions M&A. Among numerous headline transactions, the practice advised Banco Davivienda on its integration of Scotiabank’s operation in Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica. Antonio Del Pino is chair of the Latin America practice and a recognised leader in M&A and private equity transactions in the region; Global Infrastructure Partners, Patria Investments and Linzor Capital are notable clients. Madrid partner Ignacio Pallarés is central to the firm’s work for Spanish clients in Latin America and has handled a series of major divestments in recent years. Washington DC-based Carlos Ardila is a native of Colombia and has a growing reputation in Latin America M&A and finance, with a particularly notable record in private equity transactions. Eli Curi provides further expertise in venture financings and growth company transactions. Francisco Lanusse continues to impress at associate level. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.