Insights
Our own analysis and market news.
Guides and perspectives from our team, alongside the private equity and M&A headlines we follow across Latin America.

Founder guides
Guides and analysis written by our team for founders in Panama.
↗What to expect during sale due diligence
What gets reviewed, how to organize information, and how to address findings during a detailed business assessment.
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↗What is a letter of intent, and what should you review before signing?
A guide to discussing price, conditions, exclusivity, and obligations in a letter of intent with your advisors.
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10 articlesTaxes and legal structure when selling your business in Panama
What to review with your advisors about transaction structure, withholding, and the net amount you would receive.
Read article →Fund, competitor, or local buyer: how to assess who should buy your business
Questions for comparing buyers by their proposal, ability to close, and operating plans, rather than by category or price alone.
Read article →What happens to my employees when I sell my business?
How to assess a buyer's plans for your team and prepare a transition with clear responsibilities and communication.
Read article →Family succession or sale? How to assess your company's future
Questions for separating family goals, business needs, and the available ownership and management options.
Read article →What is my business worth? A valuation guide for founders in Panama
Understand valuation methods, earnings adjustments, and the difference between business value and the amount you would receive.
Read article →Preparing your business for a sale: a guide for founders in Panama
Six areas of preparation to present your business clearly and assess a possible transition.
Read article →Selling a business in Panama, step by step
How the initial conversation, assessment, proposal, detailed review, and transition fit together.
Read article →Seven mistakes when selling a business and how to prepare to avoid them
Areas to review when organizing a potential sale with clear information and realistic expectations.
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Private equity & M&A in Latin America
Recent headlines from outside sources we follow. Links open the original publication.
10/16/26Latin Lawyer
Private equity and institutional investors in Latin America: the defining developments of 2026
↗0210/16/26Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham Maintains Top Ranking as International M&A Advisor in Latin America
↗0309/17/26Demócrata
The Latin American transactional market moves 58.702 million until August, 3% less, according to TTR Data.
↗0408/26/26Latham & Watkins LLP
Chambers Recognizes Latham’s Market Leadership Across Latin America
↗0508/03/26Law.com
Vinson & Elkins Hits Freshfields Once Again to Expand Latin America, Cross-Border M&A Capabilities
↗0607/24/26Canal Solar
TCP Partners and AtZ form partnership for M&A operations in Latin America.
↗0707/17/26Euromoney
Latin America’s best investment bank for M&A 2026: BofA Securities
↗0807/08/26IFLR
Solving Latin America’s private equity paradox
↗Santa Maria Ventures
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