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Covington & Burling LLP
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Covington & Burling LLP has a long track record of Latin America engagements, representing a wealth of multinationals, Latin American businesses and private equity houses in significant transactions in the region. Technology, financial services and energy are key sectors for the team. The firm continues to work on significant cross-border M&A transactions between the US and Latin America, along with private equity and venture capital investments, joint-ventures, corporate restructurings and commercial arrangements; recent mandates saw the team advise Grupo Bursátil Mexicano on SoftBank Latin America Fund’s $150m investment into one of its subsidiaries. Gabriel Mesa heads the Latin America practice, with special counsel Gustavo Akkerman leading the Brazil team. Senior counsel Rubén Kraiem provides additional high-level experience, while associate Laura Bleier is another integral member of the team. Prominent Latin America and private equity specialist Sergio Urías left the firm in mid-2022. All named individuals are based in New York.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The M&A team supported our M&A deal in Latin America in an aggresive and timely manner.’
- ‘Partner Gustavo Akkerman and counsel Eugene Yoon always are professional and very supportive. We were very satisifed with their assistance on our matter.’
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Key clients
- Grupo Bursátil Mexicano (GBM)
- EMX Capital
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Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Bursátil Mexicano on SoftBank Latin America Fund's $150m investment into one of its subsidiaries.
- Represented Bacardi on corporate issues relating to its rum production operations in Puerto Rico.
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