Baker McKenzie is representing Advent International, a leading global private equity investor, in its agreement to sell Prisma and Newpay, leading Argentine payments companies, to Visa. Subject to certain closing conditions, the deal is expected to close in Q1 2026.
The transaction highlights the strategic value of Prisma and Newpay as important payments infrastructure in Argentina, supporting everyday payment flows and connecting financial institutions, merchants, and consumers across the country.
Led by M&A Partners Vanina Caniza and Francisco Fernández Rostello, the Baker McKenzie team includes Partners Geraldine Mirelman (M&A), Esteban Rópolo (Antitrust), Matías Herrero (Employment) and Transactional Associates Rocío Rojas Iglesias, Candelaria Munilla, Victoria Holze, Jerónimo Argonz and Juana Bardin.
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