Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico for Corporate and M&A Law
Alberto Estrella is the managing member and majority shareholder at Estrella, LLC, one of the oldest law firms in Puerto Rico, with a history dating back to the early 1900’s. He is involved in litigation and asked to advise business clients on a diverse variety of matters, including commercial and contract disputes, complex litigation, premises liability and insurance defense, antitrust and business regulation, federal laws and litigation, trademarks and copyrights, administrative law, ...
Melissa Medina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Melissa practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Medina since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Medina is held by other lawyers.
Samuel Rosado-Domenech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Samuel practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Rosado-Domenech since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samuel Rosado-Domenech is held by other lawyers.
Claudia Motta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and M&A Law and Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice. Claudia practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Claudia Motta since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Claudia Motta is held by other lawyers.
Rafael Hernández-Miranda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Rafael practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Hernández-Miranda since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafael Hernández-Miranda is held by other lawyers.
José Fernando Rovira-Rullán is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. José Fernando practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized José Fernando Rovira-Rullán since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which José Fernando Rovira-Rullán is held by other lawyers.
Julio Pietrantoni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and M&A Law. Julio practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Julio Pietrantoni since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julio Pietrantoni is held by other lawyers.
Héctor Reichard de Cardona is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and M&A Law and Litigation. Héctor practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Héctor Reichard de Cardona since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Héctor Reichard de Cardona is held by other lawyers.
She is the Vice-Chair of McConnell Valdés' Corporate Practice Group. Her main areas of practice include general corporate matters, financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions in the insurance and banking industries, distribution and sales representative laws, insurance and healthcare services - including litigation - as well as regulatory matters and government and legislative affairs. Before joining McConnell Valdés, Mrs. Portela concentrated in the practice of civil and c...
Mr. Miranda specializes in commercial law, real estate and general corporate law. He has been involved in the structuring, financing and development of complex residential, tourism and mixed use real estate developments as well as in the development, financing and construction of most major hotels in Puerto Rico. Likewise he has an extensive practice in corporate and commercial finance matters. He also represents the principal advertising and public relations companies in Puerto Rico as well ...
Mr. Méndez-Benabe chairs McConnell Valdés' Corporate Practice Group. His practice focuses on corporate and financing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial financing and public finance. He also has extensive experience with public private partnerships and financial institutions regulations. Over the years, he has advised banks, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions on corporate (including mergers & acquisitions) matters, the structuring and n...
His main areas of practice are mergers & acquisitions, public financing, debt restructuring, project finance, distribution & sales representation laws and contracts, government bids & contracts, and public-private partnerships. Mr. Céspedes chaired the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group from 2002 to 2018. He is ranked as one of Puerto Rico's Leading Attorneys in the Corporate/Commercial field by the international publication Chambers & Partners in both its Global and...
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