White & Case LLP has demonstrated more commitment to Latin America than almost any other international firm in the market. It has large Latin America-focused teams in its Sao Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Miami and Houston offices. It is in Houston where it houses the core of its Latin America M&A team with Rodrigo Dominguez and William Parish having outstanding reputations in Latin America M&A; both have been instrumental in the firm’s recent record of advising on a steady pipeline of headline strategic and private equity transactions. The two are closely linked to oil and gas, LNG, renewables, mining and industrial real estate deals, with Brazil, Mexico and Chile featuring uppermost. Both advised EIG on its joint acquisition with Fluxys of an 80% equity stake in GNL Quintero, the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Chile, from Enagas Chile and affiliates of OMERS Infrastructure. Technology is another growth area for the team, notably with a series of fintech deals. The Latin America M&A team has also assembled an enviable client list of Latin American corporates, family groups, multinationals and private equity houses. Sao Paulo’s Donald Baker is widely regarded as the best connected international lawyer in Brazil. Emilio Grandío was elected to the partnership in 2022 and is an emerging talent - particularly in private equity transactions. Luisa Muskus is an impressive associate. All named individuals are based in Houston, unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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‘What makes the W&C practice stand out is the quality of their customer service. They work to generate a close relationship with the client, through which a very effective work dynamic is developed. For me personally, my W&C team has become my "go to" for any query. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘What stands out the most about them is their personalised customer service. They are always available and with the best attitude they accommodate and deliver the results I ask for (which are not always easy and usually very urgent). The accompaniment that Emilio Grandio gave me during an M&A was exceptional. His in-depth knowledge of the subject, his availability including weekends, his quick responses, connecting me with the right experts, and all this while we had long and cumbersome negotiations. The most important thing for us is that based on the quality of their work, we have developed a very strong relationship of trust and reliability.’

Key clients

EIG Global Energy Partners
Sonnedix
CSN Cimentos
Alpha Capital
Del Rio family
Pernod Ricard
Macquarie
7 Bridges Capital Partners
Invenergy
JBS
Vale
Carlyle Group
Zanite Acquisition Corporation
Ultrapar Participacoes
Itau
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Sellagic Investments
Sempra Energy
Operadora de Transportes Maritimos

Work highlights

Advised EIG on its joint acquisition with Fluxys of an 80% equity stake in GNL Quintero (the largest liquefied natural gas regasification terminal in Chile), from Enagas Chile and affiliates of OMERS Infrastructure.
Advised Sonnedix on its acquisition of ARCO Holding and Inversiones ARCO 1, 2, & 3 from Arroyo Energy Investors.
Advised CSN Cimentos on its $1.02bn acquisition of Lafarge Holcim (Brazil).