Banking & Finance

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton benefits from a prestigious finance department held in high esteem for its ability to handle sophisticated transactions in Latin America, with noted activity in Argentina and Mexico, and which is in high demand among blue-chip corporate borrowers and institutional investors engaging in high-level, cross-border financing matters. The banking and finance team is at the forefront of the market for complex restructuring mandates, in addition to offering top-tier advice on acquisition finance and a range of corporate finance issues.

"Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton always provides extremely thoughtful and commercial legal advice, which helps us through multiple complex international transactions."

"They have a very strong team of lawyers who have a lot of knowledge of the Latin American market. They provide an outstanding level of service."

Top-tier New York-based practitioner Richard Cooper enjoys a remarkable reputation for his work on innovative banking and finance matters. The experienced practitioner boasts a solid track record of acting on Latin American finance transactions, most notably those involving the Mexican market. "Richard Cooper is really responsive and leads a great team. He is really strong in handling cross-border work." "No one knows more about financial restructuring in emerging markets than Richard Cooper; he is entirely plugged in."

Adam Brenneman demonstrates expertise advising on complex lending and borrowing mandates throughout the Latin American region. "Adam Brenneman puts himself in his client's shoes. He can add value, not only by providing potential legal solutions, but also by thinking outside the box and putting his business hat on."