Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton remains a premier choice for sovereign as well as corporate clients on high-value capital markets matters in Latin America. Recent experience includes bond offerings and IPOs.

David Lopez stands out for his high-quality representation of major companies and dealer-managers on complex bond and stock offerings and he is especially sought after for his expertise in liability management. "He always provides prompt and excellent legal advice." "David is a gem. He is smart and thoughtful, always available and provides excellent advice."

Jeffrey Karpf maintains an excellent reputation for his work on high-yield and investment-grade debt transactions, representing both investment banks and issuing companies. He balances his leading role in debt capital markets with an active equity practice. "Jeff has incredibly deep experience and fantastic judgment." "He is an exceptional corporate talent with the ability to synthesize complex advice that spans jurisdictions, disciplines, and industries."

Craig Brod is renowned for his versatile practice, which sees him acting for issuers and underwriters on the full spectrum of capital markets matters. "Craig is a consummate legal professional with outstanding commercial experience and client service capabilities." "He is incredibly thorough and hits on every issue in detail. You can rest assured that he will make sure everything is correct and accurate." "Craig is an excellent attorney for any large multinational corporate client. We value his experience, advice and assessment of critical and litigious situations."

Nicolas Grabar is distinguished by his specialized expertise in cross-border transactions, often advising Brazilian and Mexican clients on significant debt and equity offerings.

Adam Fleisher is revered for his capital markets practice, which forms a key component of his wider corporate practice. "Adam has the winning combination of experience and sophistication on the one hand, and very high customer service on the other hand." "He is very client-friendly, sophisticated and knowledgeable."

Dual-qualified in France and the USA, Andrew Bernstein has a practice that spans both debt and equity capital markets. He advises on notes offerings, Panda bonds, IPOs and share capital increases.

Francesca Odell is highlighted for her strength in handling complex capital markets transactions. She is routinely called upon by clients based across Latin America.

John Brinitzer is a renowned equity specialist who is qualified to practise at the Paris and New York Bars. He advises on high-value IPOs within the tech and biotech sectors, in addition to convertible bonds and rights offerings.

Jorge Juantorena is distinguished for his ability to provide counsel on capital markets transactions across Latin America. He is routinely called upon by issuers and underwriters to provide counsel on debt transactions.

Manuel Silva is recommended for his considerable experience of handling complex capital markets transactions on behalf of clients across Latin America.

Sebastian Sperber is highly respected for his broad expertise across ECM and DCM transactions. International matters form a key part of his practice.