Yosbel A. Ibarra

Experience: Mergers & Acquisitions: Represented founder-led technology consulting company based in Panama and operating throughout Latin America in its sale to a global strategic buyer.; Represented Latin America-based private equity investor as a bidder in the acquisition of telecommunication assets in Latin America.; Represented Dollarcity, a Latin American retailer with operations in Latin America, on the sale of a further interest to Dollarama Inc., including the negotiation of an amended agreement regarding the future expansion of the Dollarcity business to Mexico.; Represented MRO Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of aircraft maintenance solutions for the global airline industry based in Panama with customer maintenance facilities in El Salvador, Mexico and the United States, in connection with a strategic minority investment from Bain Capital.; Counsel to multinational oil and gas company in connection with sale of Latin American assets.; Counsel to holding company for Latin American-based ultra-low cost airline in connection with post-acquisition regulatory matters, including subsequent restructuring and governance.; Represented Captiva Containers, LLC, a rapidly growing provider of high-quality, recyclable PET packaging, in connection with a minority growth investment from Trivest Partners, a Miami-based private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses.; Represented Turbine Controls, a leading provider of aftermarket support services for the repair and overhaul of engine components and engine and airframe accessories, to VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services.; Represented a Hispanic-centered food and beverage brand in connection with its sale and strategic agreement with a Latin America-based beverage company.; Represented Hugo Technologies, a leading technology marketplace and last-mile delivery platform in Central America and the Caribbean, in its sale to Delivery Hero SE, the world's leading local delivery platform, operating its service in 50 countries around the world.; U.S. counsel to Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, in connection with the company's acquisition of SAAM, the leading provider of port towage services in the Americas. The transaction received the Latin Lawyer 2023 'Deal of the Year' award in the Regulatory category.; Represented Trax USA Corp., a leading independent provider of aircraft MRO and fleet management software, in sale to AAR Corp., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs.; Represented VAS Aero Services, a leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, in its sale to Satair, an Airbus Services company.; Represented OneLink Holdings, a former portfolio company of One Equity Partners (OEP) and a leading provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions operating throughout Latin America, in its sale to Webhelp.; Represented Corporacion Aceros Arequipa S.A., the leading steel company in Peru, in the acquisition of two scrap metal yards near Port Manatee, Florida.; Represented Dollarcity, a Latin American retailer with operations in Colombia, Guatemala and El Salvador, on its sale of 50.1% to Dollarama Inc.; Represented the shareholders of Astrix S.A., a leading home care products company based in Bolivia, on their sale to Unilever.; Represented the shareholders of Fisa Group, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions for the banking and financial services industry in Latin America, to an affiliate of Constellation Software Inc.; Represented Rentokil Initial plc, a U.K. public company, in several U.S. acquisitions, including: The Steritech Group, Inc., one of the leading pest control businesses in North America, for $425 million;; Oliver Exterminating Group;; Vector Disease Acquisition, LLC, North America's largest provider of mosquito control services; and; Florida Pest Control.; Represented Amaya Gaming Group Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Oldford Group Limited, the parent company of Rational Group Ltd, the world's largest poker business and owner and operator of the PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker brands, for $4.9 billion.; Represented Galaxy Aviation and Boca Aviation in the sale of six fixed-base operators (FBOs) in Florida and Colorado to Atlantic Aviation, a subsidiary of Macquarie Infrastructure Company, for $230 million.; Represented Pegasus Capital Advisors L.P., a $2.7 billion fund, in a joint acquisition and recapitalization with management of a Peruvian company that specializes in liquid fuels storage, distribution, marketing, and biodiesel production in Peru.; Representation of the consortium of investors in its acquisition of the business and assets of McDonald's Corporation's Latin American and Caribbean operations; the agreement, valued at more than $700 million, resulted in the sale of approximately 1,600 existing restaurants in 18 jurisdictions.; Lead counsel to Grupo Phoenix Holdings, Ltd., a world leader in the supply of innovative rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods and products with operations in Colombia, Mexico, the U.S. and Venezuela, in its sale of a minority equity interest to One Equity Partners.; Represented Brightstar Corp., a global leader in solutions for the wireless industry, in its acquisition of eSecuritel, a leading provider of cell phone and wireless products insurance services.; Represented Venezuelan-based Delcop Holding Company Limited in its acquisition of Xerox Corporation's distribution operations in Colombia.; Represented Malher, a Central American-based manufacturer and distributor of culinary products and powdered beverages, in its sale of a majority participation to Nestle S.A.; Represented Central American investor group in its joint venture with Mexican and other international investors in the launch of Volaris, one of Mexico's first low-cost airlines.; Represented a Central American-based special purpose fund in its investment in Cartones America, a cardboard packaging company with paper mills and corrugation plants operating in Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador.; Represented majority shareholders of Banagricola S.A., one of El Salvador's largest financial institutions, in the sale to Bancolombia of up to 100% of the bank through parallel tender offers in El Salvador and Panama for approximately $900 million.; Advised majority shareholders in the sale of a controlling interest of Banco Occidente, one of Guatemala's oldest financial institutions, to Banco Industrial.; Represented majority shareholders in the sale of a controlling interest of Banco Salvadoreno to Banistmo through a tender offer process in El Salvador.;; Joint Ventures: Counsel to MRO Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of aircraft maintenance solutions for the global airline industry based in Panama with customer maintenance facilities in El Salvador, Mexico and the United States, in connection with joint ventures for the expansion of customer maintenance facilities in several jurisdictions.; Represented Latin America-based private equity investor in connection with the formation of a joint venture with a U.S.-based aircraft parts supplier for the acquisition and subsequent marketing and sale of aircraft parts.; Represented Keralty Group, a global health care delivery provider, in its U.S. expansion, including the establishment of medical centers under the 'Sanitas' brand through strategic alliances insurers in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Tennessee.; Represented The Related Group, one of the largest real estate developers in the United States, in a number of joint ventures and development projects throughout Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Spain.; Represented New York-based hedge fund in its joint venture with a casino operator in Maine.; Represented Spanish tourism and sightseeing company in its joint venture with a U.S. operator.; Represented Japanese trading company in connection with joint ventures in the U.S.;; Corporate Representation: U.S. counsel to state-owned multinational petroleum company in connection with U.S. law matters.; U.S. counsel to global financial services and bank holding company in connection with Latin American matters.; Counsel to Colombia-based logistics company in connection with acquisitions and expansion into the U.S.; General outside counsel to Grupo Phoenix Holdings, Ltd., a world leader in the supply of innovative rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods and products with operations in Colombia, Mexico, the U.S. and Venezuela.; Represent subsidiaries of South American energy conglomerate on New York law matters.; Represent Latin American and U.S.-based airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company in connection with corporate and finance matters.; Advise international digital imaging solutions company on Latin American matters.; Advise New York-based specialty finance company in connection with regulatory matters and acquisitions.; Advise a number of European and Latin American companies doing business in the U.S.;; Representation of Family Groups and Individual Investors: Counsel to Colombia-based family in connection with the implementation of governance structure and negotiation of related agreements.; Counsel to Guatemala-based family in connection with restructuring of family holdings.; Counsel to Ecuador-based family office in connection with the implementation of governance structure and negotiation of related agreements.; Represented Chilean family group on corporate restructurings and U.S.-based investments.; Represented Central American family group on restructuring of family shareholder agreement and redomestication of family holding company vehicle.; Represented various Central American and South American family groups in their U.S. and Latin American investments.;; Project Finance: Represented Spanish infrastructure company in proposed bid to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Presidio Parkway Project, consisting of replacing portions of the south access to the Golden Gate Bridge.; Counsel on U.S. financing matters to Spanish company operating toll road concession in Europe.; Represented a Mexican infrastructure fund in its acquisition and lease-back of telecommunication assets throughout Mexico.; Advised on corporate law matters as counsel to the lenders financing the construction of the I-4/Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Connector Interchange.; Represented Spanish infrastructure company short-listed on Alligator Alley Toll-Road Project, a proposed public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation to lease, operate, maintain and receive toll revenues from the 78-mile stretch of I-75 known as 'Alligator Alley.'; Represented Bouygues Travaux Publics, S.A. and Meridiam Infrastructure Fund as the successful bidders on the Port of Miami Tunnel Project, a public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a tunnel connecting I-395 with the Port of Miami.;; Financings: Counsel to several real estate fund portfolio companies in connection with financings for projects in Brazil, Mexico and Panama.; Advised Central American private equity group on portfolio company financings.; Advised international financial institution on restructuring of U.S. $80 million credit facility issued to Central American media and telecommunications company.; Advised Peruvian fishmeal company in U.S. $31 million credit facility and subsequent U.S. $185 million refinancing through a syndicated loan facility.; Represented supplier of telecommunication network equipment in connection with vendor financings.