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Chambers Latin America Guide 2027
NEXT Legal
Ranked in Corporate/M&A: International Counsel.
“Next Legal is very professional, agile and decisive, handling matters with great speed and clarity. The team gets involved from the outset and understands exactly what we need.”
Chambers review
Next Legal boasts notable work in Latin American corporate and M&A matters. The legal division is especially known for its prowess in venture capital mandates, assisting with capital raises for start-ups in the region, including in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The team is also active in M&A deals and is frequently retained to advise on industries such as fintech, retail and food and beverages.
The Legal 500 United States, City Elite 2026
NEXT Legal
Miami Elite, Corporate and M&A: Pieter A. Weyts, Nicolás Teijeiro and Sofía Yagüe are Recommended Lawyers.
The Best Lawyers in America 2027
Recognized in Real Estate Law, Miami, since 2023.
Chambers Latin America Guide 2027
Ranked in Corporate/M&A: International Counsel.
“Sofia Yagüe is an exceptional lawyer whose combination of technical sophistication, commercial acumen and leadership sets her apart. She leads the practice with remarkable clarity, composure and sound judgement, and even opposing counsel recognise her professionalism and negotiation skills, reflecting her credibility and standing.”
Chambers review
Partner Sofia Yagüe demonstrates solid expertise in cross-border venture capital work involving Latin American jurisdictions such as Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and Mexico.
Chambers Global Practice Guides 2026
Venture Capital
NEXT Legal wrote the Trends and Developments chapter for Florida in the Chambers Venture Capital 2026 Global Practice Guide.
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Chambers Latin America Guide 2026
NEXT Legal
Ranked in Corporate/M&A: International Counsel.
Chambers Latin America Guide 2026
Ranked in Corporate/M&A: International Counsel.
Chambers Global Practice Guides 2026
Technology M&A
NEXT Legal wrote the Trends and Developments chapter for New York in the Chambers Technology M&A 2026 Global Practice Guide.
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- Chambers Latin AmericaBand 5, Corporate/M&A: International Counsel2027
- Chambers Latin AmericaBand 5, Corporate/M&A: International Counsel2026
- Chambers GlobalBand 5, Corporate/M&A, Latin America: International Counsel2026
- Best Law FirmsTier 1, Real Estate Law, Miami2026
- The Legal 500Miami Elite, Corporate and M&AProfile
- Chambers and PartnersRanked, Chambers USA Regional Spotlight, Florida2024
- Chambers Latin AmericaBand 5, Corporate/M&A: International CounselSofía Yagüe2027
- Chambers Latin AmericaBand 5, Corporate/M&A: International CounselSofía Yagüe2026
- The Legal 500Recommended Lawyer, Miami Elite, Corporate and M&APieter A. WeytsProfile
- The Legal 500Recommended Lawyer, Miami Elite, Corporate and M&ASofía YagüeProfile
- The Legal 500Recommended Lawyer, Miami Elite, Corporate and M&ANicolás TeijeiroProfile
- Super LawyersSelected to Super Lawyers, FloridaPieter A. Weyts2023-2025
- Best LawyersThe Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, since 2023Christopher CastroProfile
- Top 100 Attorneys MagazineFeatured attorneyPieter A. Weyts2020
- ACQ5 Law AwardsUS Private Equity Law Lawyer of the YearPieter A. Weyts2018
- Florida TrendRecognized by Florida TrendChristopher CastroProfile
Podcasts and articles
- ArticleVenture Capital 2026, USA (Florida): Trends and Developments
- ArticleTechnology M&A 2026, USA (New York): Trends and Developments
- ArticleTop corporate structures for startups in LatAm
- PodcastHow to legally prepare to raise international capital, with Sofía Yagüe
- ArticleGuardians of the startup ecosystem
- PodcastBusiness legal basics, with Sofía M. Yagüe
- PodcastWhy Miami, with Sofía M. Yagüe
- PodcastA lawyer's view on the Latin American startup ecosystem, with Sofía Yagüe
- ArticleThree reasons to start talking to international legal advisors
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