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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Banking & Finance - International Counsel

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What the Team is Known For

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. The banking and finance team is in high demand among blue-chip corporate borrowers and institutional investors engaging in high-level, cross-border financing matters. The firm 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented an ad hoc group of unsecured creditors in connection with Crédito Real’s USD2 billion in-court financial restructuring.

Strengths

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is second to none in complex and sophisticated matters. They are known for their service levels and responsiveness, and our experience with them matches that reputation.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton stay close to both banks and clients to understand business trends. The depth and breadth of the team are extraordinary, and the service levels and responsiveness are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard J Cooper
    Richard J Cooper

    Richard J Cooper

    Top-tier New York-based practitioner Richard Cooper enjoys a remarkable reputation for his work on innovative banking and finance matters, including restructuring mandates. The experienced practitioner boasts a solid track record acting on Latin American finance transactions, most notably those involving the Mexican market.

    • Richard Cooper is a highly trusted adviser with deep knowledge and experience. He is the go-to lawyer for complex international restructurings.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

    • Richard Cooper's attention to detail is exceptional and he provides comprehensive, strategic and commercial advice. He thinks various steps ahead and is phenomenal to work with.

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  • Manuel Silva
    Manuel Silva

    Manuel Silva

    Partner Manuel Silva is recognised for his work providing legal advice on a range of financing matters related to jurisdictions such as Mexico, including acting for creditors.

    • Manuel Silva's business sense and ability to approach complex situations in a practical manner reflect his vast transactional experience.

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