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Baker McKenzie

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel

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Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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Capital Markets - International Counsel

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie benefits from a dynamic cross-border securities group in demand for its experience acting on matters involving Mexico, Colombia and Peru. The legal team remains a choice for corporate issuers and discerning financial institutions acting as underwriters in regional transactions. Baker McKenzie is knowledgeable about debt and equity matters, and regularly assists clients with bond issuances, liability management issues, and IPOs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Fibra Monterrey on its USD500 million international IPO.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie is on top of capital markets regulations and transactions. The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable, and are experienced in high stakes and crisis situations.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Fitzgerald
    Michael Fitzgerald

    Michael Fitzgerald

    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.

    • Michael Fitzgerald is a market leader in Latin American capital markets, especially for transactions originating in Mexico.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

    • Michael Fitzgerald is a seasoned lawyer with expertise in navigating federal securities law and stock exchange procedures. He has the ability to identify legal problems and articulate solutions.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Joy K Gallup
    Joy K Gallup

    Joy K Gallup

    Joy Gallup regularly represents underwriters as well as domestic and international issuers in private and public offerings of debt and equity securities. Her in-demand skills serve a roster of clients with complex cross-border transactions involving Mexico and Chile.

    • Joy Gallup has strong technical knowledge of capital markets issues and regulation.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Arturo Carrillo
    Arturo Carrillo

    Arturo Carrillo

    Arturo Carrillo enjoys significant activity in the Latin American capital markets arena, particularly in Mexico. He is sought after by issuers for his knowledge of regulation issues, new debt issuances and liability management transactions.

    • Arturo Carrillo is a strong capital markets leader and client relationship manager with great knowledge of Latin American market trends.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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