Albagli Zaliasnik’s 12-strong corporate and M&A team has a ‘vast amount of knowledge of M&A activity across Latin America’. The practice covers corporate M&A, including structuring, planning and executing local, regional, and global acquisitions; and it has significant retail, telecoms, energy, life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate, and food and beverage sector expertise. The group is co-led by founding partner Rodrigo Albagli, an adviser on M&A, corporate compliance, start-ups, venture capital and private equity; and corporate and business law expert Álvaro Rosenblut, who is ’experienced in finding creative and relevant solutions’. The department further includes experienced legal and business director Stephanie Cruz.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They support clients throughout the entire process - clients feel secure and very supported in what they are doing.’

  • ‘Committed to the final objective, and up to date in legal matters and business practices.’

  • ‘Constant availability is a key differentiating element.’

  • ‘A comprehensive team that allows analysis from all points of view. It maintains a constant updating and monitoring service of the main changes in the legislation, so as to anticipate possible changes.’

  • ‘Vast amount of knowledge of M&A activity across Latin America. Good links to other law firms across Latin America, so as to provide a seamless one-stop-shop service.’

  • ‘AZ rates favourably when compared to other firms, in addition to being very flexible in adapting to client needs.’

  • ‘Alvaro Rosenblut is experienced in finding creative and relevant solutions - he always finds the best angle or approach. Outstanding - at another level.’

  • ‘Stephanie Cruz - exceptional legal and management skills. Able to review and condense pertinent information very quickly.’

Key clients

  • WOM
  • Partners Telecom Colombia
  • Axxa Group
  • ALS
  • Comercial e Industrial Libesa

Work highlights

  • Advised Chilean telecoms company, WOM, on a vendor-side due diligence process.
  • Advised Partners Telecom Colombia on a vendor-side due diligence process.
  • Advised AXXA Group on the acquisition of United Plastic Corporation, a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Products.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rodrigo Albagli, Álvaro Rosenblut