EY Law names Hernán Pacheco leader of northern LatAm practice
EY Law has named Hernán Pacheco as the new leader of the legal practice for the northern Latin America region (LAN), and which encompasses Central America and the Dominican Republic, as well as Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.
Pacheco (pictured) is also currently EY Law’s managing partner for Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic, and the leader of the M&A and project finance practice groups. He is regarded as one of the most prominent attorneys by renowned publications such as Legal 500, International Financial Law Review, Latin Lawyer and Chambers and Partners.
His extensive experience of over 30 years handling sophisticated transactions includes advising both local and international clients. He has also advised and been a member of the board of directors of several national and regional companies.
“It is an honour to assume leadership of this region with its enormous potential, with a committed team of partners and associates and a clear vision of the strengths we offer and the challenges that our clients face,” Pacheo said.
“We have a great opportunity to be disruptive and innovative again in the legal services industry, with the possibility to generate synergies and strengthen the integration of the legal practices throughout
LAN to consolidate a unique offering that no other firm is able to match today.”
“I am excited for the opportunity to continue strengthening the legal practice and confirming us as a model in the legal services market, along with other leaders of the firm in the region,” he said.
Pacheco is renowned for his innovative, value-added services, and for his focus on quality and client service, and his leadership will allow the consolidation of the practice throughout the region and also contribute to creating a better business world, EY Law said in a statement.
