September 15, 2017 (NEW YORK; SÃO PAULO) – The Legal 500 Latin America 2017 has once again recognized Proskauer as a leading firm in corporate and M&A, banking & finance and capital markets, with five partners highlighted in key areas:
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David Fenwick (Banking & Finance; Capital Markets)
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Daniel Ganitsky (Corporate and M&A)
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Carlos Martinez (Banking & Finance; Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A)
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Antonio Piccirillo (Banking & Finance; Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A)
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Fabio Yamada (Banking & Finance; Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A)
In banking & finance, Proskauer is applauded for its growth in projects, energy and trade finance including agricultural export financings. The Firm is also acclaimed for its excellent response times, realistic approach to problems and detailed involvement in transactions. Partner and São Paulo office head Antonio Piccirillo is noted as “‘very effective, knowledgeable and always pro business’ and, according to one client, is ‘the best there is on Brazilian issues’.” Additionally, Partner David Fenwick is praised for his “fine record in international finance.”
The capital markets team is noted for “[always adding] value to transactions” and for “[combining] responsiveness with perfection.” Carlos Martinez, partner and head of the Latin America Practice Group, is noted for having “impressive experience across the region and [maintaining] excellent client relationships.” Likewise, Partner Fábio Yamada is applauded for being “’completely devoted to his clients’,” and having “‘unparalleled response times’.”
In corporate and M&A, the Firm is acclaimed for its “legal and business knowledge.” It is also noted that the team’s “extensive track record is always useful when facing obstacles and solving problems along the way.” Partner Dan Ganitsky is described as “an ‘M&A star’, and a ‘great negotiator’ who ‘knows everything there is to know about getting an M&A deal done’.”
The Legal 500 Latin America offers a comprehensive qualitative analysis of more than 600 commercial law firms across 18 jurisdictions in the region (including individuals involved in international practice) across all pertinent practice areas. The results are based on independent research, interviews with more than 10,000 lawyers and 250,000 client references.