Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 1
Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton possesses a top-tier international practice renowned for its ability to handle sophisticated cross-border securities offerings in Latin America. The legal team remains a first port of call for major corporate issuers and prestigious financial institutions acting as underwriters on high-value transactions. The practice group boasts phenomenal expertise in both debt and equity instruments, regularly advising on bond offerings, note issuances and IPOs. Cleary Gottlieb is also highly sought after by governments and state-owned entities to advise on sovereign debt deals.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised FEMSA on the second stage of its monetisation of its Heineken stake comprising the offering of its existing issued ordinary shares of Heineken Group by way of an accelerated book-build,as well as a bilateral sale of additional shares in the Heineken Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cleary Gottlieb offer efficient services and they respond swiftly. They are clear when presenting their ideas and show a permanent willingness to attend to our queries."
"Cleary Gottlieb provide creative solutions to complex issues. They offer great responsiveness and also have the availability to solve issues as they arise when working on deals."
"Cleary Gottlieb offer efficient services and they respond swiftly. They are clear when presenting their ideas and show a permanent willingness to attend to our queries."
"Cleary Gottlieb provide creative solutions to complex issues. They offer great responsiveness and also have the availability to solve issues as they arise when working on deals."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Nicolas Grabar enjoys long-standing experience advising key clients on significant capital markets deals in Argentina and Mexico. He remains a prominent figure in the market, boasting expertise in assisting issuers with private placements and registered public offerings of debt and equity offerings.
"Nicolas Grabar has an amazing track record in capital markets mandates concerning Latin America."
Stellar partner Jorge Juantorena has an impeccable track record of representing distinguished issuers and underwriters, as well as state-owned entities, in sophisticated debt issuances concerning key Latin America markets, most notably Mexico. He is singled out by sources for considerable praise.
"Jorge Juantorena is the best capital markets lawyer for Latin America, full stop. He is brilliant - experienced, responsive and easy to work with."
"We appreciate Jorge Juantorena's immense knowledge of relevant issues and the sensitivity he shows towards each of the matters discussed."
Francesca Odell has invaluable experience representing prestigious corporate issuers and international financial institutions in a range of complex debt and equity offerings. She has experience in Argentinian mandates.
"Francesca Odell is an awesome capital markets lawyer who is active in key jurisdictions in Latin America."
Juan Giráldez is well versed in debt capital markets deals, benefiting from considerable experience representing states in sovereign debt transactions. He is recognised within the market for his wide regional presence.
"Juan Giráldez is always available and provides immediate responses. It is a pleasure to work with him as he is skilful. We have the best relationship with him."
Adam Brenneman enters the rankings this year after receiving client praise for his broad knowledge of the capital markets arena. He is notably active in mandates concerning Chile, Costa Rica and Mexico.
"Adam Brenneman is a kind and warm professional who instils confidence in us. He is clear in his advice and always willing to help."
Up-and-coming partner Manuel Silva is active advising renowned companies and governmental clients on capital markets operations involving jurisdictions such as Paraguay and Mexico.
"Manuel Silva is very skilled and knows how to navigate through tough waters. His commercial vision is very strong."
Associate-to-watch Ignacio Lagos joins the rankings this year after being lauded by clients for his noted support on key capital markets deals arising in Latin America.
"Ignacio Lagos is a very intelligent and dynamic lawyer who is distinguished by his proactivity."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
International Counsel