Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP has broad sectoral and geographic coverage, with a particularly strong history in Peru, followed by Colombia, Central America, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Increasingly, the corporate and M&A team is working closely with the energy and infrastructure group to target the energy, infrastructure, mining and commodities sectors. Telecoms, retail and agriculture area also significant sectors for the department. The M&A group represents a large number of Latin America-based businesses, including family-owned corporates. It has advised Peru-based retail group Intercorp in a series of major deals over the years; and Glenfarne Group is another longstanding client, for which the team has worked on a number of energy and infrastructure transactions in the region. Centred primarily on the energy, natural resources, infrastructure and retail sectors, Robert Leung has a strong focus on Latin America, particularly Peru and Colombia. Mike Huang is another key partner with a fine background in Latin America, while head of the São Paulo office Jonathan Kellner stands out for his expertise in big-ticket Brazil deals and other transactions across the region; of counsel Filipe Lima provides further senior-level support in São Paulo. Houston based Luis Gomar and Rocio Guadalupe Mendoza have further experience in energy-related deals. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.