Testimonials
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‘My main point of contact and preferred partner is Marcello Hallake in NY. Marcello is a Brazilian lawyer who lived most of his life in Europe and in the US. He is a highly qualified lawyer for international deals, who speaks fluent English, Portuguese, French, etc. Amazing lawyer.’
‘The DLA Piper team led by Raúl Farías is very robust and knowledgeable about the energy sector in Mexico. We have worked with them in different areas (trade agreements, corporate issues, tax issues, etc.) and we feel very comfortable with the comprehensive service they offer.’
‘Raúl Farías stands out as an exceptional professional in the field of commercial law, especially in the energy sector in both Mexico and the US. He has deep legal and technical knowledge, which, complemented by his outstanding commercial skills, makes him an extremely valuable resource for any transaction. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to continue collaborating with him throughout my professional career, as his participation in my team contributes significantly to the success of our projects.’
‘Highly qualified experience and knowledge. Practical and strategic advice. Business-oriented advice and ability to understand business needs. Permanent willingness to work and seek solutions with the client.'
‘The lawyers are very intelligent and practical minded. Helpful in finding solutions.’
‘Nikos Buxeda is highly intelligent, has great experience and is a valued adviser. His experience working in NYC is helpful for mainland companies looking to understand and navigate working on the island of Puerto Rico.’
‘They have a very large team with excellent knowledge of each Latin American country. They have formed a great team really led by Francisco Cerezo.'
‘Francisco Cerezo is a super pragmatic, pro-deal practice leader, with great knowledge of the region. He is very intelligent and has all our trust.'
Key clients
- Banco Itau Uruguay
- SGP BioEnergy Holdings
- American Tower Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Itau Uruguay on the acquisition of the minority stakes in two Uruguayan fintech companies, Prex and Paigo.
- Advised SGP BioEnergy Holdings on the acquisition of two terminal facilities in Panama, as well as the acquisition of other ancillary operating entities required for the project.
- Represented ATC on the sale of its local fibre optics subsidiary redIT to Mexican digital infrastructure provider Flō Networks.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Francisco Cerezo