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Latin America M&As: Positive Outlook
Experts bullish on mergers and acquisitions in Latin America this year.
BY JOACHIM BAMRUD
After a strong 2025, which saw the value of announced mergers and acquisitions in Latin America more than double, this year is expected to see another strong deal performance, experts say.
“We’re optimistic about Latin America M&A in 2026,” says Tony Del Pino, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Latin America Practice. “Similar to last year, we’re seeing a robust pipeline of deals to start the year, with supportive macro tailwinds tempered by trade, political, and regulatory risks.”
Paola Lozano, Co-Chair of Skadden’s Latin America Group and Head of the firm’s Spanish language corporate practice, concurs.
“The outlook for M&A transactions in Latin America has improved markedly from the same time last year, with both the volume and value of anticipated deals showing significant growth,” she says.
Latinvex talked to five experts on M&As in Latin America about the outlook in the region in general and specifically for markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru. Our panel:
Tony Del Pino, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Latin America Practice.
Paola Lozano, Co-Chair of Skadden’s Latin America Group and Head of the firm’s Spanish language corporate practice.
Gustavo Akkerman, Special Counsel, Covington & Burling
Filipe Areno, Skadden Partner in São Paulo.
J. Mathias von Bernuth, Head of Skadden’s São Paulo office.
EXPERT PANEL Q&As
Brazil and Mexico Outlook and Challenges
Argentina, Other Countries Outlook
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