Winston & Strawn LLP is capitalising on its established and fast-growing Latin America practice. The nascent Miami office has cemented its commitment to the region, bringing a further flow of inbound and outbound transaction engagements. The Latin America team also has a growing number of clients from the region, including numerous family offices and family-controlled groups. The department has gained prominence in energy sector-transactions, linked to the firm’s projects practice, and is increasingly active in the early-stage company and venture capital sector. Head of the Latin America practice Talbert Navia is a key figure in private equity transactions and fund formation engagements, along with cross-border strategic M&A deals. Miami office managing partner Enrique Martin is another seasoned M&A lawyer, along with fellow Miami partner Nicholas Rodríguez. São Paulo’s Rodrigo Carvalho is making a big impression in Brazil, while Kevin Smith and Sey-Hyo Lee are also key members of the Latin America team. Miami associate Alexander Iparraguirre is helping to build the firm’s presence in growth company, venture capital and private equity deals. São Paulo associate Flávia Stievani is another key practitioner on Brazil deals. Allen Miller has retired. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
Testimonials
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‘Winston is an innovative law firm. I have the impression that Winston is updated on the most relevant topics currently (AI etc.) and offers interesting sessions for updating its clients on trends. Also, the team works collaboratively and united towards the client’s needs and goals, especially in urgent requests.’
‘Winston’s team has good credibility due to technical ability and for being able to quickly revert to clients' with urgent demands. Also, Rodrigo Carvalho, has good knowledge on the needs of an in-house counsel due to its background. He is always responsive and accurately delivers advice aligned with the client’s needs.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM)
- Southern Cross Latin America Fund III
Work highlights
- Represented long-time client Southern Cross Group in the sale of SIN Implant System, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of dental implants, to Henry Schein.
- Represented Sagoil Offshore Services in connection with a $45m investment through Argento Energy Fund in Poco Holdco.