Project Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
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White & Case fields a premier practice group revered for its prowess in the Latin American project finance space. The team consists of a number of renowned practitioners capable of handling a wide range of infrastructure financing mandates throughout the region, particularly those concerning the Chilean, Paraguayan and Mexican markets. White & Case is a trusted counsel to some of the most prominent project sponsors and financiers, regularly advising them on intricate, multi-jurisdictional loan and securities financing operations.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised TC Energy on securing a USD2.3 billion senior term loan and revolving facility for its subsidiary TC Energía Mexicana, to refinance existing intercompany debt and to facilitate the development of the TGNH Southeast Gateway Pipeline in Mexico.
Strengths
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"White & Case is a one-stop shop, leading the market in terms of complexity and sophistication of legal matters. They are always available, flexible and understand their clients' needs."
"White & Case take the time to understand the needs and worries of the company, and are able to handle complex negotiations with counterparties with a proactive and pro-deal approach."
"White & Case is a one-stop shop, leading the market in terms of complexity and sophistication of legal matters. They are always available, flexible and understand their clients' needs."
"White & Case take the time to understand the needs and worries of the company, and are able to handle complex negotiations with counterparties with a proactive and pro-deal approach."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Carlos Viana is frequently sought out by project sponsors and institutional investors to advise on major transactions throughout Latin America, especially those concerning Chile and Uruguay.
"Carlos Viana is a tireless cheerleader for our projects, a scout for new commercial opportunities around the world, and a valuable resource and sounding board when new challenges are undertaken."
Sean Goldstein routinely acts for key sponsors and lenders on a range of high-level energy project and transport finance mandates across Latin America, particularly in Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
"Sean Goldstein is an amazing partner from White & Case. He really understands our key project's details."
Thomas Pate elicits sterling praise from clients and peers alike. He leads on infrastructure project financing and note issuances in Paraguay, Chile and other Latin American jurisdictions.
"Thomas Pate has very strong knowledge of Latin America. He understands regional players and is very culturally aware of how clients on the Latin American side would react."
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International Counsel