Expert Legal Counsel Providing Real-World Advice and Premium Solutions
At our firm, we are not just legal advisors – we are trusted partners dedicated to providing expert legal counsel, offering real-world advice and delivering first-rate solutions to both domestic and multinational enterprises. From the moment of your company’s inception to its growth, transformation, or eventual sale, we are by your side, ensuring that your legal needs are met with precision, strategy, and foresight.
Our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice is the bedrock of our legal services. We pride ourselves on our unmatched ability to navigate complex transactions across a variety of industries and jurisdictions. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of sectors, from banking and finance to technology and healthcare. Whether your business is engaging in cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, or divestitures, we are equipped to handle every aspect of the transaction with unparalleled attention to detail and a focus on achieving your strategic goals.
Our founding partner, Ricardo Chanis, is a recognized Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A) by the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances, underscoring our unwavering commitment to excellence in this field.
Complementing our M&A capabilities are our Corporate, Contract, and Commercial Law practices, which are among the flagship services we provide. Our team has a proven track record in helping businesses thrive by ensuring their legal frameworks are robust, compliant, and conducive to growth. We draft, negotiate, and enforce contracts that protect your interests and facilitate your commercial success, giving you the legal certainty needed to operate confidently in today’s fast-paced business environment.
We also bring extensive expertise in Labor, Tax, Administrative, Intellectual Property (IP), and Immigration Law, ensuring that our clients are supported across all critical legal areas. Our litigation team is particularly adept at providing proactive advice and representation in disputes, helping you mitigate risk and achieve favorable outcomes in any legal confrontation. We represent our clients vigorously in court, arbitration, and other dispute resolution settings, leveraging our deep knowledge of each practice area to secure the best possible results.
Our Real Estate Law practice is second to none, particularly in Condominium Law and large-scale real estate developments. We cater to both private and corporate clients, guiding them through every stage of property transactions. Whether you are involved in residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments, we provide end-to-end legal support—from site selection, acquisition, and financing to the sale or lease of properties. We ensure compliance with local regulations, protect your investment, and facilitate smooth transactions, making your real estate ventures as seamless as possible.
For businesses facing high-stakes legal matters, our White-Collar Crime practice offers top-tier defense, standing out as a critical resource for executives and companies entangled in complex litigation or investigations. We recognize that having expert business-law counsel as part of your defense team can be pivotal to the outcome of your case. Our lawyers combine in-depth knowledge of criminal law with a nuanced understanding of business practices, ensuring your rights are protected at every step.
What sets our firm apart is our ability to provide tailored legal services that meet the unique needs of each client. As an independent and entrepreneurial law firm, we are nimble, responsive, and adaptive. Whether you are a startup, an established corporation, or a high-net-worth individual, we approach every case with the same dedication, creativity, and strategic focus. Our lawyers are known for delivering white-glove service, taking a hands-on approach to every client relationship, and ensuring that your legal issues are addressed with the highest level of care and attention.
Our legal team’s formal education across three continents—America, Europe, and Asia— brings a global perspective to our practice, enabling us to serve clients with cross-border needs or international ambitions. This international dimension, combined with our deep local expertise, allows us to provide sophisticated legal solutions that transcend geographic boundaries.
At the heart of everything we do is an unwavering commitment to legal ethics and professionalism. In every matter entrusted to us, we adhere to the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. Your success is our mission, and we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence on your behalf.
Chanis is structured as a Professional Partnership of Lawyers, established on April 25, 2005, and constituted in accordance with all applicable local laws and regulations. Since our inception, we have built a reputation for providing top-tier legal services, underpinned by a deep commitment to client satisfaction and ethical practice. We look forward to being your trusted legal partner in all your business endeavors.
