Situated within an integrated global network, the corporate and M&A group at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International is well equipped to handle large-scale and cross-border M&A deals, often within the healthcare, telecoms and luxury retail industries. The team adopts an interdisciplinary approach by coordinating with the firm's regulatory and antitrust departments and advises on corporate governance, joint ventures, associative agreements, and the formation and incorporation of subsidiaries. Liliana Espinosa steers the department and offers expertise in private equity and private and public M&A transactions in the infrastructure, energy and education fields. Key practitioners include Ines Baca, who assists clients with acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, and asset and share participation, and Paolo Robilliard, who handles distressed M&A deals and insolvency matters. Principal associate Fernando Sam is noted for his focus on corporate finance and taxation.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘They are exceptional. They have a very committed team with business acumen. Partners and associates complete each other well and deliver a very complete product.'

  • ‘They are very responsive and understand their client's business in a very commercial way. They provide excellent service and always with a positive attitude.'

  • ‘Baker McKenzie's M&A team is excellent. They advised us brilliantly and always found ways to support us in our corporate decisions.'

  • ‘In M&A we were advised by Liliana Espinosa and Fernando Sam. They did stand out for their availability to discuss all topics, suggestions and mainly for their willingness to do things well. They commemorated each achievement point as if it were the client's team. Truly, excellent work.'

Key clients

  • Mitsubishi Power America
  • Parque Arauco
  • Nord Anglia Education Limited
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Sika
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Ashmore Group
  • Infraestructuras y Energías del Peru
  • Stracon Technologies
  • LVMH (Louis Vouitton)

Work highlights

  • Advised Sika on the acquisition of MBCC Group, valued at $5.7bn.
  • Advising Johnson & Johnson on the separation of its Consumer Health products division.
  • Advised Telefónica Hispanoamérica on the sale of 54% and 10% of its shares issued by Pangeaco, to KKR & Co and Entel Perú, respectively.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Paolo Robilliard

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

Liliana Espinosa