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Clifford Chance LLP

Project Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Project Finance - International Counsel

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has an outstanding project finance department recognised for its ability to handle highly sophisticated mandates throughout Latin America, with particular experience acting in Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic. The team has exceptional knowledge of the financing and development of renewable energy and electricity transmission projects, as well as transport infrastructure, such as toll roads, metro systems and ports. Clifford Chance caters to a host of discerning project sponsors and financiers, frequently acting for leading corporate entities, institutional investors and development banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised AES Corporation, through its subsidiary Clean Flexible Energy on a USD860 million loan guarantee financing for a portfolio of renewable energy and battery storage projects in Puerto Rico.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has a strong mix of talent and has built a deep bench of project finance lawyers. It is an exceptional team.

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  • Clifford Chance is one of our top-tier firms. The team has outstanding expertise in energy and infrastructure, a deep bench of specialists and consistently provides valuable support that makes our lives easier.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fabricio Longhin
    Fabricio Longhin

    Fabricio Longhin

    Experienced partner Fabricio Longhin routinely advises major multinational investment banks, multilateral financial institutions and commercial banks on the financing of key renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects. He possesses considerable regional expertise, benefiting from his particular knowledge of the Chilean and Colombian markets.

    • Fabricio Longhin is always available whenever needed. His commercial vision is very strong.

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    • Fabricio Longhin is an expert in the Latin American project finance field. He is able to handle highly sophisticated matters.

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  • Gianluca G Bacchiocchi
    Gianluca G Bacchiocchi

    Gianluca G Bacchiocchi

    Gianluca Bacchiocchi excels at representing high-profile project sponsors and financiers in complex project finance mandates, with a particular focus on project bond transactions. He is particularly active in energy and infrastructure project financing.

    • Gianluca Bacchiocchi possesses extensive knowledge of Latin America and his work is outstanding.

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  • Jessica Springsteen
    Jessica Springsteen

    Jessica Springsteen

    Jessica Springsteen continues to receive praise from market commentators for her practice advising clients on the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects throughout Latin America.

    • Jessica Springsteen demonstrates excellent stakeholder management skills. She is particularly effective at helping clients understand complex commercial concepts.

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  • Alberto Haito
    Alberto Haito

    Alberto Haito

    Counsel Alberto Haito is active on a range of project finance matters representing major banking entities. He has experience working on matters related to Colombia, the Dominican Republic and other Latin American jurisdictions.

    • Alberto Haito is an excellent project finance lawyer with a strong level of client service.

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