About Samuel
Samuel T. Céspedes Jr.: Leading M&A and Corporate Attorney in Puerto Rico
Samuel T. Céspedes Jr., recognized as one of Puerto Rico's leading attorneys, specializes in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, public financing, debt restructuring, project finance, distribution & sales representation laws and contracts, government bids & contracts, and public-private partnerships. He is an experienced member of McConnell Valdés LLC, where he has served as the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group chair from 2002 to 2018.
Practice Areas
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Public Financing
- Debt Restructuring
- Project Finance
- Distribution & Sales Representation Laws and Contracts
- Government Bids & Contracts
- Public-Private Partnerships
Affiliations
- Firm: McConnell Valdés LLC - Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016
Educational Background and Bar Admissions
- Universities:
- School of Law, University of Puerto Rico - JD (Class of 1985)
- Bar Admissions: Puerto Rico State Bar Association, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
Awards and Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate and M&A Law - San Juan, Puerto Rico (2019)
- Recognized: Corporate and M&A Law in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico Guide, 2018–Present
- Recognized: Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico Guide, 2017–Present
- Recognized: Franchise Law in The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico Guide, 2016–Present
