Four Cleary Gottlieb Matters Shortlisted for 2026 Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year Awards

March 3, 2026

Cleary Gottlieb’s internationally renowned Latin America practice has been noted as counsel in four matters shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year awards.

Cleary advised on shortlisted deals in the following categories:

Mergers and Acquisitions: Private Companies

  • Mexico’s Vista inks $1.5 billion purchase of Petronas Argentina (Counsel to Vista)

Banking and Finance

  • Mexico obtains $14.1 billion loan to cut Pemex debt (Counsel to Mexico)

Restructuring

  • Azul confirms Chapter 11 restructuring plan (Counsel to the ad hoc group of bondholders)
  • InterCement gets approval for RJ plan in São Paulo (Counsel to the Ad Hoc Group of 2024 Noteholders)

This recognition is a testament to Cleary’s unparalleled depth of experience, and to our clients’ enduring confidence in our ability to deliver results on the most complex transactions in the region.

Learn more about the 20th annual Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year awards here and here.