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Baker McKenzie

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 represented Gruma in a USD800 million dual-tranche international bond offering.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie’s knowledge of local regulation, culture and business practices in Latin America, combined with its strength in international securities law, is noteworthy. The team is always ahead in terms of innovation and creative thinking.

    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 the longstanding Wall Street lawyer of choice for Mexican clients.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

    • Michael Fitzgerald is a seasoned lawyer whose experience leading capital markets transactions across Latin America is always extremely helpful. His ability to think outside the box makes him an invaluable resource on complex transactions.

      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 distinguished lawyer. He has a high level of commercial awareness and focuses on getting things done quickly and efficiently, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

      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 is exceptional on capital markets matters. Everything she handles is very well judged, and she is an excellent lawyer in this area.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Pedro Reyes
    Pedro Reyes

    Pedro Reyes

    Partner Pedro Reyes advises on capital markets transactions across both debt and equity, and has notable expertise in Mexico.

    • Pedro Reyes has a very strong knowledge of the Latin American market and its key players. His technical expertise is excellent.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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