Senior Partner Maria P. Deguara is a highly experienced transactional lawyer with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, advising on all stages of a transaction — from structuring and negotiation through to execution and post-transaction integration. She also advises extensively on procurement, concessions, and a broad range of commercial transactions, bringing a pragmatic and commercially focused approach to complex, often multi-jurisdictional matters.

Maria advises a diverse portfolio of local and international clients on complex legal and strategic issues. She is a trusted advisor on corporate governance, supporting boards and senior management in designing effective governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and navigating evolving risk landscapes.

She is also a key advisor to clients in the education sector, where she provides strategic guidance on regulatory, transactional, and governance matters within a rapidly evolving industry.