A&O Shearman, Project Finance | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Project Finance - International Counsel

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a stellar international group that possesses an extensive team of project finance experts. The department is called upon by an impressive roster of project sponsors and developers in the energy and natural resources space in Latin America, as well as international financial institutions acting as lenders, including multilateral development agencies and investment banks. The global practice is well versed in matters such as transport infrastructure, power and renewable energy projects, and leverages its experience to lead projects in the Latin American region, boasting activity in bank and securities financing in Chile and Panama.

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Work Highlights

A&O Shearman advised Allkem and its affiliates in connection with parallel project financing, structured as a green and sustainability-linked loan and provided by the IFC and IDB Invest, to support the development of a lithium brine project in Argentina.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman has a strong team that combines New York legal expertise with local requirements and structures innovative project financing for the Latin American market.

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A&O Shearman has a strong team that combines New York legal expertise with local requirements and structures innovative project financing for the Latin American market.

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Notable Practitioners

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Cynthia Urda Kassis

Band 1

Stellar partner Cynthia Urda Kassis is recognised as one of the foremost figures in the project finance field in the region. She employs her in-depth experience to advise an array of blue-chip project sponsors on transactions in the natural resources sector, particularly in Chile, but also in countries throughout Central America. Market observers hold her in high esteem.

Cynthia Urda Kassis brings her unparalleled experience to the table and always focuses on key issues and the client's needs.

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Sami Mir

Band 2

Sami Mir enjoys extensive experience representing institutional investors, especially multilateral credit agencies, in important Latin American project finance mandates throughout the region, including in Chile and Central America.

Sami Mir is a knowledgeable lawyer with a solution-driven approach. He always wants to move things forward, and we appreciate that.

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Dorina Yessios

Band 3

Dorina Yessios represents both lenders and sponsors in noteworthy project finance mandates, with a particular focus on the renewable energy and infrastructure domains in key markets such as Chile and Mexico.

Dorina Yessios has a noteworthy business mind and she understands how to close deals. Her track record and knowledge of the market are evident during transactions, so I highly recommend her.

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Augusto Ruiloba

Band 4

Augusto Ruiloba is widely respected among market commentators in the Latin American region. He is particularly active in Chile and Argentina, representing lenders in energy and infrastructure projects.

Augusto Ruiloba provides excellent service, understands our concerns and risk profiles, and is always available when needed.

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Robert O'Leary

Up and Coming

Robert O'Leary enters the rankings this year as an up-and-coming practitioner active in a breadth of project finance mandates. He is experienced advising on energy and infrastructure projects across Latin America.

Robert O'Leary's communication and advice stand out for their clarity, and his availability is always excellent.

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