Rocío Olea Salgado, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, was named Co-lead of the Corporate & M&A Commission of the Mexico Chapter of Women in a Legal World (WLW) 2026.

The appointment recognizes her role in advancing women’s leadership within the legal sector. Olea Salgado will drive initiatives to highlight female talent in corporate and mergers and acquisitions practices.

Role and Responsibilities

As Co-lead, Olea Salgado will focus on promoting women’s participation in decision-making spaces within the legal industry. The commission aims to create platforms for collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.

"It is an honor to lead the Corporate & M&A Commission of the Mexico Chapter Women in a Legal World," Olea Salgado said. "This platform offers an opportunity to showcase female talent in this practice area and to create meaningful spaces for collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth for women in the legal sector."

Professional Background

Olea Salgado is a member of Greenberg Traurig’s Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Antitrust Litigation and Competition Regulation, and Technology practices in Mexico City. She advises multinational companies on cross-border M&A transactions involving Mexico, Latin America, and the United States.

Her work includes structuring, negotiating, and executing complex mergers, joint ventures, and strategic investments in both regulated and unregulated sectors.

About Women in a Legal World

WLW is an international organization dedicated to advancing the leadership and participation of women in the legal profession. It connects women across different areas of law to foster collaboration, training, and mentorship opportunities.

About Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig operates with approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations globally. Its Mexico City office employs more than 70 bilingual attorneys and serves as a key hub for the firm’s Latin America Practice.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Sheldon Hunt Laing as a shareholder to its Private Funds Group in New York. The appointment strengthens the firm’s capabilities in advising private fund sponsors on formation and compliance matters.

Laing joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he advised clients on the formation, operation, and compliance of private investment vehicles. His practice covers buyout, growth equity, and late-stage venture funds, alongside co-investment vehicles and continuation funds.

Practice Focus

Laing’s expertise extends to governance, investor relations, and strategic considerations for private funds. He advises both established and emerging sponsors on complex investment structures, including separately managed accounts.

Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, noted that Laing brings a client-focused approach aligned with the firm’s culture. "We continue to attract talented lawyers with experience, global perspective, and a track record of advising on sophisticated matters," Rosenbaum said.

Strategic Expansion

Ejim Peter Achi, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Corporate and Private Equity practices, stated that Laing’s practice complements the firm’s ability to support clients throughout a fund’s lifecycle. Achi is also co-managing shareholder of the New York office.

Laing highlighted the firm’s strong Corporate Practice and expressed excitement about collaborating with attorneys across the firm. "I see tremendous opportunity to collaborate with attorneys across the firm and help expand the services we provide to clients," Laing said.

Background

Laing earned his LL.B., cum laude, and a B.Soc.Sc. in Social Anthropology and Law from the University of Cape Town. He is admitted to practice in New York and speaks Afrikaans and English.