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Provided by Manuel Garciadiaz
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Manuel is head of Davis Polk’s Latin America practice and has worked on many of the most significant capital markets, cross-border M&A and project finance transactions and debt restructurings in Latin America.
Manuel’s capital markets practice includes high-yield debt offerings, IPOs and exchange offers. He has worked on more than 300 debt and equity financings involving Latin American issuers. In M&A, he advises both acquirers and target companies. Clients also look to Manuel for advice on structured and project financings, liability management and debt restructurings.
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Heavyweight practitioner Manuel Garciadiaz benefits from a solid track record of assisting with securities transactions in Latin America. Top-tier issuers and underwriters rely on his experience and expertise to navigate a wide range of intricate debt and equity offerings in key jurisdictions of the region. Such clients include governmental clients and corporations in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru.
Senior capital markets partner Manuel Garciadiaz is an inescapable force in the Brazilian market. Sources come forward to comment on his enviable track record and knowledge of Brazil-related matters. He is frequently seen handling IPOs and major issuances and is particularly noted for his cerebral approach, intelligence and knowledge of regulations.
Manuel Garciadiaz is held in high esteem by the market for his solid track record advising important clients in Brazil. He is particularly admired for his strong practice dealing with complex matters, including sophisticated restructuring proceedings.
Prominent partner Manuel Garciadiaz is much admired by the legal business community in Brazil for his role in top deals. He is active in capital markets and M&A transactions and shares his time between New York and São Paulo.
Manuel Garciadiaz boasts experience in leading significant corporate matters in Latin America. He remains active representing household names from the manufacturing industry.
Manuel Garciadiaz is the head of the firm's Latin America practice. He boasts considerable strength in acting on behalf of clients in both debt and equity offerings.
Manuel Garciadiaz continues to be a leading name for Latin America-related M&A. He works with both US and non-US clients.
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"Manuel Garciadiaz is an institution. He is very intelligent and solves complex problems with simple solutions, which sets him apart from others. He is a rainmaker in the capital markets area throughout Latin America."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is extremely responsive. He is incredible and I'm a big fan of his."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is a brilliant lawyer on corporate and M&A mandates."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is exceptional for highly complex and important matters."
"He delivers quality work."
"Manuel is often mentioned as the most successful US lawyer in Brazil."
"He is a senior lawyer who is technically impeccable. Manuel is very responsive and straightforward."
"Manuel is a superstar, everyone loves him. He is always sharp and deal-oriented."
"His performance is outstanding."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is an institution. He is very intelligent and solves complex problems with simple solutions, which sets him apart from others. He is a rainmaker in the capital markets area throughout Latin America."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is extremely responsive. He is incredible and I'm a big fan of his."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is a brilliant lawyer on corporate and M&A mandates."
"Manuel Garciadiaz is exceptional for highly complex and important matters."
"He delivers quality work."
"Manuel is often mentioned as the most successful US lawyer in Brazil."
"He is a senior lawyer who is technically impeccable. Manuel is very responsive and straightforward."
"Manuel is a superstar, everyone loves him. He is always sharp and deal-oriented."
"His performance is outstanding."