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About
Provided by Michael Fitzgerald
Practice Areas
Michael Fitzgerald is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Transactional Practice Group and is based in the New York office. Prior to joining the Firm, Michael served as head of the Latin America practice group at another international law firm.
As one of the first US lawyers to focus on corporate work in Latin America and a prominent thought leader, he has authored countless articles and lent his expertise on seminars involving international financial markets as well as relevant legal and business challenges and opportunities.
Michael is recognized as a Band 1 leading lawyer by Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and Chambers Latin America; and is recognized by The Legal 500 US as one of the leading lawyers in the US for Global Offerings and other corporate financings. Michael is a thought leader on a variety of issues involving international financial markets and has authored numerous articles and presented seminars on related legal and business challenges and opportunities.
Chambers Latin America International has awarded Michael more Band 1 rankings for Capital Markets work than any other US lawyer. Michael is also the only US lawyer to be ranked by Chambers Latin America as Band 1 in both Capital Markets and Banking and Finance.
Michael advises a wide range of international and domestic underwriter and issuer clients in debt and equity financing transactions, merger and acquisition activities and lending transactions. He has been recognized as a Top Innovative Lawyer by the Financial Times, one of The American Lawyer's Dealmakers of the Year and most recently received the annual Outstanding Achievement award by the International Financial Law Review.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association Committee on Securities Laws, American Bar - Member
Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice Initiatives - Committee Member
Publications
Co-Editor/Co-Author of the Introduction thereto, "The Guide to Restructuring," Latin Lawyer, October 2021
Presenter, Latin Lawyer GRR Restructuring Summit, June 2017
Presenter, REDD Latin America High Yield & Distressed Fall Summit, September 2016
Presenter, Latin Lawyer GRR Restructuring Summit, June 2016
Co-Author, "Mexico's Energy Industry Gushes with Investment Opportunity," Financial Times, 31 December 2014
Author, "Tracing the Sources of Latin America's Economic Boom," Latin American Law & Business Report
Author, "Venture Capitalists Look to Mexico and Latin America," North American Free Trade & Investment Report, 15 January 2010
Chambers Review
Latin America
Seasoned practitioner Michael Fitzgerald of Baker McKenzie remains a first port of call to some of the most prestigious international financiers and corporate industry players in the market, particularly in Mexico. He is highly experienced in assisting clients with prominent refinancing, corporate and acquisition finance and interbank lending mandates.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With his unmatched experience, Michael Fitzgerald always delivers outstanding advice. The level of sophistication of his practice is very strong."
"Michael Fitzgerald has very deep relationships across Latin America and is incredibly experienced. He is one of the top lawyers focused on the region."
"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."
"With his unmatched experience, Michael Fitzgerald always delivers outstanding advice. The level of sophistication of his practice is very strong."
"Michael Fitzgerald has very deep relationships across Latin America and is incredibly experienced. He is one of the top lawyers focused on the region."
"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."
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