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Latin Lawyer has published its first Deal Tracker Report, providing a unique overview of transactional activity in Latin America over the last year, identifying the most active law firms.

We are proud to share that all four Affinitas’ member firms (Barros & Errázuriz, Gómez-Pinzón, Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, and Miranda & Amado) were named among the most active law firms in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The four firms participated in a total of 56 deals

Colombian member firm Gómez-Pinzón was the most active firm in its jurisdiction, having submitted a total of 15 deals throughout 2021. Data collected from Latin Lawyer’s Deal Tracker tool reveals that just under half of these were M&A transactions. Another 27% of these consisted of loan deals, while 20% accounted for debt capital markets transactions.

Miranda & Amado was the most active firm in Peru and was even listed in the top 20 law firms for deal volume in Latin America in 2021. The firm participated in28 transactions 46% of which were loan deals and 43% capital market transactions. The remainder of the deals were M&A work.

Access the full report here.

Affinitas is delighted to announce that Chilean member firm Barros & Errázuriz appointed four new partners. Cristóbal Pellegrini, Lucas Marinovic, María Olga Rivera and Tomás Kovacevic have been elected as partners in the Energy, Corporate/M&A and Venture Capital, Projects – Banking & Finance and Tax practices, respectively.

As a result, Affinitas is now made up of 103 partners, 17 counsel and more than 450 professionals.

Cristóbal Pellegrini focuses his practice on advising energy companies in the different areas of the business, both in corporate and regulatory matters and in the negotiation of supply and transportation contracts; the structuring, financing, and implementation of energy projects; acquisition of assets and companies; tenders and other administrative processes; enforcement proceedings and dispute resolution among industry players.

Lucas Marinovic has developed an extensive practice of corporate law, he has specialized in advising national and foreign clients in M&A processes. He has stood out for his role in the development of the Venture Capital practice of Barros & Errázuriz, advising both entrepreneurs and investors in the creation, development and financing of emerging companies.

María Olga Rivera focuses her practice on infrastructure, construction, public works concessions, structured and corporate financing and the purchase and sale of companies. She has taken part in projects related to the acquisition of electric companies, the construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal, the development of the first sulfuric acid production plant in the country, construction and financing of projects in the infrastructure area, among others. Also, María Olga is part of the  Firm’s Gender Equity Committee.

Tomás Kovacevic is a tax specialist with more than eleven years of experience. He has participated in several tax structuring transactions for various businesses and industries, for local and international companies, including local and international taxation matters, application of international treaties, reorganizations, preparation of legal opinions, funds, among others.

With these appointments, Barros & Errázuriz ratifies its commitment to offer comprehensive advice of the highest quality to its clients and its support to the professional growth of talented young lawyers.

Affinitas is delighted to announce the appointment of Bernardo Simian as new member of its Steering Committee, as of March 16, 2022.

Bernardo, partner of Chilean member firm Barros & Errázuriz, is part of our Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets practices.

Bernardo’s profile, extensive experience and excellent relationships with partners from fellow member firms, as well as several organizations and leading international law firms across the globe, make him an outstanding addition to the team.

Affinitas’ Steering Committee is now composed of Fernando Garrido and Bernardo Simian of Barros & Errázuriz (Chile) Lina Uribe and Ricardo Fandiño of Gómez-Pinzón (Colombia), Manuel Echave and Horacio De Uriarte of Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes (Mexico), and Alberto Delgado and Luis Miranda of Miranda & Amado (Peru).

We wish Bernardo the best of success in this new responsibility and take this opportunity to thank Cristián Barros for his valuable contribution as a member of Affinitas’ Steering Committee during all these years.