Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Latin America - International Counsel
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 848 4000Chambers Review
The law firm has a pre-eminent practice with singular expertise in Latin American finance mandates, and remains highly active advising on some of the most significant bilateral and syndicated financial operations in Mexico, Chile and Peru, as well as in other key markets in the region, with particular involvement in Central America and Colombia. The department caters to an impressive roster of lenders and borrowers, including international financial institutions and energy multinationals, assisting them with high-value acquisition finance, corporate finance and refinancing mandates, in addition to interbank lending matters. It is also praised for its restructuring expertise. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a great team with thorough knowledge of key banking issues. They are also responsive and proactive."
"The legal department support us with complex transactions and consider the market circumstances, allowing us to take a pragmatic approach whilst at the same time protecting our business interest."
"The lawyers step outside the four corners and help get things across the line. They are creative."
"They have a great team with thorough knowledge of key banking issues. They are also responsive and proactive."
"The legal department support us with complex transactions and consider the market circumstances, allowing us to take a pragmatic approach whilst at the same time protecting our business interest."
"The lawyers step outside the four corners and help get things across the line. They are creative."
Notable Practitioners
Prestigious practitioner Denise Grant stands out for her solid expertise in the structuring of highly significant and complex corporate finance, acquisition finance and refinancing mandates. She is highly sought after for her vast experience working on transactions involving Latin America.
"Denise Grant is a great partner. She is always responsive, available and looking out for the best interests of her clients."
"Denise Grant is both an excellent person and professional. She is available to provide support and has good negotiation capabilities, as well as a good knowledge of the market."