White & Case LLP is unique in having a leading Latin America M&A practice which is led from Houston, albeit with additional support from teams in New York, Miami, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo. The group has an exceptional record in energy, power, infrastructure and technology deals and has close links to major corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and government agencies. It has continued to advise on landmark deals such as Aramco’s acquisition of Chile-based Esmax Distribución from Southern Cross Group, the Latin America-focused private equity firm. The Latin America team has also made a further impression in growth capital and technology deals, including fintech transactions. Rodrigo Dominguez has a background in energy and oil-and-gas, along with a growing profile in fintech and growth capital deals. William Parish is another leader in energy and oil-and-gas transactions, recently leading the team that advised Aramco on its acquisition of Esmax Distribución; he also has extensive experience in real estate and financial institutions transactions. Emilio Grandío is a emerging talent with deep experience in Mexico and transactions across Latin America. Luisa Muskus provides further support from the associate ranks. Although all named individuals are based in Houston, the firm’s extensive global network means that it has multiple offices that lead on deals connected to Latin America.
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Testimonials
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‘Great corporate and M&A team. Management and knowledge. Emilio Grandio's leadership as a partner is impressive. He always provides the right answers and the right explanations so that both the client and the counterparty understand why the solutions proposed are the best option. I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to work with this team.’
‘Emilio Grandio (partner) and Chris Hebert (associate) are a great asset to any team in complex transactions. Their knowledge, flexibility, management, work ethic, and unwavering availability are an indispensable asset when dealing with large transactions. As I've already noted, Emilio Grandio's leadership is immeasurable.'
Key clients
- Aramco
- Tokyo Gas
- EIG
- Klar
- Levi Strauss
- CME Oil & Gas
- Opex Perforadora
- Perforadora Profesional Akal I
- Alicorp
- Solek Holding
- Auge Industrial Fasteners
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
Work highlights
Advised Aramco on its acquisition of diversified downstream fuels and lubricants retailer Esmax Distribución, in Chile, from Southern Cross Group.
Represented Tokyo Gas America (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Gas Co), on its acquisition of a minority equity interest in a newly formed entity, ARM Energy Trading (comprised of ARM Energy Services and ARM Energy Mexico).
Represented EIG Global Energy Partners in the restructuring of Andes Mainstream Energy (AME), a Chile-based power and gas infrastructure company, where EIG is both an investor and noteholder.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
William Parish
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Luisa Muskus
Practice head
Christian Hansen