Covington Receives M&A Atlas Award for Cross Border Deal of the Year

NEW YORK—Covington was honored at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards ceremony held in New York on December 6.

The firm was recognized for Cross Border Deal of the Year in connection with its representation of Grupo P.I. Mabe S.A., a Mexican manufacturer of disposable hygienic products, in its sale to Ontex, Ltd., a publicly traded international producer of personal hygiene solutions for babies, women and adults. Rubén Kraiem and Gabriel Mesa, who led the legal team representing Grupo Mabe, accepted the award on behalf of Covington.

Covington’s Latin America Practice draws on a team of lawyers who are experienced in dealing with local legal institutions and business practices, and who have the language and cultural skills to serve clients in a broad range of businesses operating and investing in the region. The firm handles complex assignments in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, financings and capital market transactions, and has been directly involved in significant matters throughout the region.