Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 3
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Baker McKenzie benefits from a dynamic cross-border securities group in demand for its experience acting on matters involving Mexico, Colombia and Peru. The legal team remains a choice for corporate issuers and discerning financial institutions acting as underwriters in regional transactions. Baker McKenzie is knowledgeable about debt and equity matters, and regularly assists clients with bond issuances, liability management issues, and IPOs.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Grupo Traxión and its selling shareholders in an approximately USD300 million equity offering of common stock pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie work diligently to deliver excellent results. It is amazing and a real pleasure to work with their team, as they always do a great job at protecting the company's interests."
"Baker McKenzie work diligently to deliver excellent results. It is amazing and a real pleasure to work with their team, as they always do a great job at protecting the company's interests."
Notable Practitioners
Well-reputed practitioner Michael Fitzgerald is particularly renowned for his outstanding track record acting for issuers and initial purchasers on major debt transactions involving Mexico. He also enjoys a solid practice acting for clients on securities transactions pertaining to Colombia.
"Michael Fitzgerald is an experienced lawyer with a long track record of successful transactions. He provides an excellent service, while bringing a practical and creative approach to problem-solving."
"Michael Fitzgerald has market-leading experience, industry knowledge and an unmatched professional network."
Arturo Carrillo enjoys significant activity in the Latin American capital markets arena, particularly in Mexico. He is sought after by issuers for his knowledge of regulation issues, new debt issuances and liability management transactions.
"Arturo Carrillo has deep knowledge of all the elements of sophisticated capital markets transactions and provides an excellent client service."
Joy Gallup regularly represents underwriters as well as domestic and international issuers in private and public offerings of debt and equity securities. Her in-demand skills serve a roster of clients with complex cross-border transactions involving Mexico and Chile.
"Joy Gallup has a deep knowledge of securities regulation and strong communication skills, which she uses to clearly explain complex topics to her clients."