Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 455 2000Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett benefits from a prestigious international capital markets group in high demand among corporate and governmental issuers and underwriters. The legal team regularly advises on complex sovereign debt offerings, private placements and liability management issues. The capital markets practice group is equally skilled at handling major equity transactions, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is active throughout Latin America, most notably in Chile and Peru.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented Citigroup Global Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities, as the initial purchasers, in the issuance and sale by the Dominican Republic of approximately USD1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of its 11.250% bonds due in 2035.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett are consistently client-focused and very attentive. The lawyers boast significant experience, and their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong."
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett are consistently client-focused and very attentive. The lawyers boast significant experience, and their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Juan Francisco Mendez remains highly active in the Latin America region acting for underwriters and issuers on an array of debt instruments. He is adept at assisting clients with public offerings and private placements of investment-grade and high-yield bonds, especially those concerning Chile, Mexico and Peru.
"Juan Francisco Mendez is a great and seasoned Latin America-focused lawyer. He has very good understanding of businesses in emerging economies, and is very methodical and detailed in his work."
Todd Crider enjoys vast experience in advising high-profile clients on a range of debt and equity transactions emanating from Latin America. His jurisdictions of activity include Mexico and Chile.
"It is great to have Todd Crider on board. He is very knowledgeable about different market players and jurisdictions, in addition to being very well known and well liked by clients."
Grenfel Calheiros has notable experience in major Latin American jurisdictions advising issuers on high-end IPOs and follow-on offerings.
"Grenfel Calheiros delivers high-quality advice to his clients and is a hard-working lawyer."
Kirsten Davis enters the rankings this year after attracting commendations from clients for her expertise in the capital markets field, especially in respect of mandates arising in Latin America.
"Kirsten Davis's capital markets advice is great and she gets things done quickly."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
International Counsel