Paul Hastings LLP has established Latin America M&A specialists in New York and Sao Paulo. The team has some 23 lawyers that hail from Latin American jurisdictions, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela. The group now has a particular focus on Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Chile, Bolivia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. The Latin America team continues to represent a number of Latin America-based companies, including family-owned businesses, and has made a further impression in energy and infrastructure transactions. Robert Leung has extensive experience in Peru and Colombia deals, especially in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure and retail industries. Jonathan Kellner is chair of the Sao Paulo office and a seasoned figure in Brazil and broader Latin America M&A; he has continued to be active in Brazil deals despite relatively slow market activity. Mike Huang is another Latin America M&A specialist, also with a background in infrastructure, energy, natural resources and retail industries. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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‘Great Latam and Brazilian coverage. Ability to bring in other offices, whether New York or London, as needed to work in harmony across time zones and practice areas. Great level of team work and cordiality among senior lawyers who are very focused on client service and satisfaction.’
‘Jon Kellner - hands-on and team focused, bringing the best of the large offering at Paul Hastings to the Brazilian market. Responsive and thoughtful, ensuring excellent value and client service.'
‘Paul Hastigs has a highly skilled, specialised, and experienced team across a broad spectrum of M&A transactions, corporate and royalty acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments in public and private acquisitions. The team is active in matters involving a wide range of key Latin American jurisdictions and has a deep understanding of the LATAM market, which distinguishes it from other American firms operating in the region.'
‘Robert Leung has extensive experience advising clients in the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors. He translates his knowledge and experience very well into the transactions he participates in. He is a natural leader. Mike Huang excels in cross-border M&A transactions (primarily in Latin America). He has extensive experience in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, and retail sectors. He has a superlative level of sophistication, coupled with a pragmatic approach, which allows him to quickly resolve problems.'
Key clients
- Agrosaka Holdings
- EnfraGen
- Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
- SKG Logistics
- Unimetal
- Syn Prop E Tech
- Compass.UOL
- Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Limited
- The AES Corporation
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Robert Leung
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Filipe Lima
Practice head
Robert Leung; Jonathan Kellner