Philip T. von Mehren

Philip von Mehren is co-chair of Venable’s Corporate Group in New York. Philip negotiates cross-border and U.S.-based acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and dispositions. He also advises private equity and venture capital firms on purchases, sales, and investments involving the Latin American market. He has negotiated onshore and offshore transactions in Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela. He currently serves as outside counsel for the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LAVCA), a trade organization that represents Latin American-focused limited and general partners. Philip has participated in the Experiment in International Living program, living with local families in Bolivia (twice) and Mexico. He has also worked as the assistant regional director for Asia for the Freedom from Hunger Foundation, an NGO focused on nutrition programs in emerging markets.