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Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

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Corporate and tax boutique Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) is known for its ‘clearly defined areas of expertise’ and high levels of senior partner engagement at all times. Handling a mix of domestic and cross-border mandates, the firm serves a carefully-curated list of long-standing  local and international clients. Food and drink and agribusiness are two areas of strength, with technology another area of deep expertise that has accounted for a material share of the firm’s work during the last 12 to 18 months.  The well-networked and respected M&A practitioner Rafael Salaberren co-heads the practice with Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez, who has a strong venture capital practice. Moreover, since research concluded, the firm has announced its opening of an office in Montevideo, Uruguay, in conjunction with well-known local practitioner, former Posadas, Posadas & Vecino partner, Eduardo Ferrari – effective as of June 2023.  

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very good. The firm has clearly defined areas of expertise and a comprehensive view of cases and clients.’

  • ‘They are differentiated by the direct involvement of the most senior partners. This delivers superior results within shorter time frames. Rafael Salaberren and Sebastián López Sansón stand out.’

Key clients

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Grupo Insud
  • Kaszek Ventures
  • Mercado Libre
  • Interenergy Holdings
  • Excon Constructora (Chile)
  • Delivery Hero
  • Kerry Ingredients
  • Auth0
  • Pampa Energía
  • The Yield Lab
  • BigTime Studios
  • General Catalyst
  • Monashees
  • Moken League Studios
  • Tiger Global

Work highlights

  • Represented Grupo Insud in the acquisition of an agricultural company focused on dairy farming from its German and Swiss owners
  • Represented Coca-Cola in the reorganisation of the WABI project globally, advising on different structures in different countries to support implementation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rafael Salaberren Dupont, Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez