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A&O Shearman

Project Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel

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A&O Shearman

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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

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  • A&O Shearman advised Sociedad Punta del Cobre and the El Espino Investment Fund of Resource Capital Funds on the development and project financing of the El Espino copper mining project in Chile.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman understands our business and industry exceptionally well, and its excellent availability makes us feel very comfortable. The firm has extensive experience in project finance, including highly complex projects, supported by a highly bilingual team and strong capabilities in this area.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cynthia Urda Kassis
    Cynthia Urda Kassis

    Cynthia Urda Kassis

    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 is an excellent and experienced project finance lawyer.

      Project Finance respondentLatin America

    • Cynthia Urda Kassis is the goddess of project finance and has a commanding presence.

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  • Sami Mir
    Sami Mir

    Sami Mir

    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 instrumental in bringing parties together and helping deals come to fruition. His guidance is invaluable, and he remains responsive and constructive throughout the transaction and its evolution.

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  • Augusto Ruiloba
    Augusto Ruiloba

    Augusto Ruiloba

    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 is always willing to help the parties reach agreements while looking out for his clients’ interests.

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  • Dorina Yessios
    Dorina Yessios

    Dorina Yessios

    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 is extremely knowledgeable, commercially-minded, responsive, professional and considerate.

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  • Robert O'Leary
    Robert O'Leary

    Robert O'Leary

    Robert O'Leary is active in a breadth of project finance mandates. He is experienced advising on energy and infrastructure projects across Latin America.

    • Robert O'Leary is extremely available and has great capability in project finance.

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