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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Latin America - International Counsel


Baker McKenzie

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Banking & Finance - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie boasts an international financing group with an excellent track record in Latin American transactions, particularly those involving the Mexican market. The legal team offers regular counsel to a portfolio of investment banks and corporate borrowers engaging in refinancing and corporate and acquisition finance matters. Baker McKenzie benefits from distinct experience acting on sophisticated structured finance matters for syndicates of creditors.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie's team are fully engaged with the client’s needs, providing prompt and accurate responses, and their deep knowledge of the Latin American market is particularly valuable.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michael Fitzgerald
    Band 1Michael Fitzgerald

    Michael Fitzgerald

    Seasoned practitioner Michael Fitzgerald remains a first port of call for 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.

    • Michael Fitzgerald is an excellent leader with great knowledge and a deep understanding of our issues. He provides agile and timely solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Few lawyers have as much experience as Michael Fitzgerald. He is extremely effective and always a pleasure to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Joy K Gallup
    Band 4Joy K Gallup

    Joy K Gallup

    Joy Gallup is adept at representing both debtors and creditors in corporate and acquisition finance and refinancing matters involving Mexico.

    • Joy Gallup masters very technical topics with ease and is an extremely important resource for all transactions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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Latin America - International Counsel

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