Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is a global giant in M&A and its elevated standing is routinely proven in Latin America transactions. The firm’s history in the region has brought it a steady pipeline of headline and high-value deals across the region, from Mexico down to Argentina. Operating across multiple industries, the Latin America team has advised on a series of renewable energy and energy transition deals, along with transactions in the financial institutions sector. The highly-rated Paola Lozano is co-head of the Latin America group, is head of the firm’s Spanish language corporate practice and continues to earn accolades for her record in landmark transactions, which includes recently advising Actis (United Kingdom) on its sale of Atlas Renewable Energy to Global Infrastructure Partners. The immensely experienced Paul Schnell has worked on many of the milestone deals in Latin America over the last two decades and is an integral member of the Latin America team. Head of the Sao Paulo office, Mathias von Bernuth, and Sao Paulo-based Filipe Areno, are also experienced in cross-border Brazil M&A and have additionally worked on a series of recent SPAC transactions. Based out of Chicago and Houston Ralph Pérez - who focuses on private equity and M&A - is an experienced figure in Latin America deals and was elevated to the partnership in May 2024. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.