Carlos Treistman

  • Treistman Global Advisors
    Founder
    Jun 2020–Present

    Jaguar Transportation
    Owner & General Counsel
    Jul 2023–Present

    Luminus Management
    General Counsel & CCO
    Jan 2021–Present

    Iris Capital
    General Counsel & CCO
    Sep 2022–Present

    Crossroads Impact
    General Counsel
    Feb 2021–Jan 2024

    Greenberg Traurig
    Shareholder
    Jan 2019–Jun 2020
    Sr. Corporate & LATAM Partner

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
    Partner
    Feb 2016–Jan 2019
    Founding Partner, Texas
    Managing Partner, Houston
    Head LATAM Practice

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
    Partner
    Jan 2008–Feb 2016
    Head Corporate Practice
    Head LATAM Practice

    King & Spalding
    Partner
    Jan 1998–Jan 2008
    Head LATAM Practice
    Corporate Partner

  • International M&A

    LatAm

    Corporate

    Finance

    Private Equity

    Energy

    Mining

    Real Estate

    Technology

    Telecommunications

    Transportation

  • Chambers Global
    LATAM Corporate/M&A
    2005-2021

    Chambers LATAM
    Corporate/M&A
    2005-2021

    Chambers USA
    LATAM Investment - Texas
    2016-2018

    Latin Lawyer
    Deal of the Year Award
    2012

    Latin Lawyer 250
    Corporate/M&A
    1998-2020

    Latinvex
    Top 100 Lawyers
    2014 -2016

    Legal 500
    LATAM Corporate/M&A
    2018-2019

    Legal 500
    LATAM Projects/Energy
    2018-2019

    Texas Super Lawyers
    Top Texas Attorneys
    2004–2023

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    Master of Laws - LLM
    International Business Law

    1992-1993

    SMU Dedman School of Law

    Juris Doctor - JD

    1989-1992

    Southern Methodist University

    Master of Arts - MA
    LATAM Studies

    1990-1992

    UT McCombs School of Business
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
    International Business & Finance

    1985-1989

    The University of Texas at Austin
    Bachelor of Arts - BA
    LATAM Studies
    
1985-1989

  • Texas Bar Foundation ​— Life Fellow

    Texas Bar International Law Section

    American Bar Association

    Houston Bar Association

    License

    Texas State Bar, 1992

  • Jaguar Transportation
    Board of Directors
    July 2023–Present

    Taylor Transportation
    Board of Directors
    May 2023–Present

    Iris Capital
    Board of Directors
    September 2022–Present

    Luminus Capital Partners
    Board of Directors
    January 2022–Present

    Luminus Energy Partners Master Fund
    Board of Directors
    January 2022–Present

    Luminus Energy Partners Fund
    Board of Directors
    January 2022–Present

    White Top Energy
    Board of Directors
    July 2021–Present

    Yellow Rock
    Board of Directors
    July 2021–Present

  • Anderson Ranch Arts Center
    National Council
    Jun 2022–Present

    Holocaust Museum Houston
    Board of Directors
    1995–2010

    JDRF International
    Advisory Board
    2007–2010
    Board of Directors
    1998–2006

Carlos has established and led the Latin America practices for three AmLaw 100 firms and founded and served as head of the corporate and finance practice for one of these law firms. He was also a founder and managing partner of the Houston office of an international law firm, leading its efforts in Texas — one of the nation’s most dynamic business markets. All these firms grew to critical mass and gained prominence during his tenure. Carlos serves as General Counsel to multiple companies and advises senior management, executives, and boards. He has unique expertise in representing global companies with cross-border transactions and international legal issues.

For over three decades, Carlos has counseled clients in nearly every country in Latin America. He is fluent in Spanish and deeply understands the nuances involved in handling business transactions throughout the region. Carlos has acted as a critical relationship partner for major multinational clients and has worked with U.S. and foreign companies in various industries, including oil and gas, power, mining, real estate, transportation, technology, and telecommunications. He has represented these companies in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, privatizations, joint ventures, infrastructure development projects, and private equity transactions.

Chambers Global, Chambers Latin America, and Chambers USA have consistently recognized Carlos for his experience in cross-border M&A, Latin America investments, and other international transactions noting his “wealth of experience in the energy sector” and “great knowledge and ability to translate between cultures.” In addition, Chambers’ client sources describe him as “great to work with as he is not just a knowledgeable legal partner, but also a good business partner” and “very hard-working.”

Carlos is a seasoned artist focused on nature and the complications of life through abstract oil on canvas paintings, photography and mixed media. He has been passionate about art since his early childhood and has continued painting throughout his life. View his artwork.