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Clifford Chance LLP

Project Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : 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 SMBC, BBVA, Bank of China, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo and Natixis on a USD345 million equity bridge loan facility to finance the TOCE-CEPI transmission asset in northern Peru.

Strengths

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  • We work with the Clifford Chance project finance team on complex work. They are always available and are very knowledgeable lawyers.

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  • Clifford Chance's client service is the best. The team are proactive and understand what the project needs.

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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 one of the leading project financing lawyers in Latin America and a strong advocate for his clients. He stands out.

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    • As senior partner, Fabricio Longhin gets involved in key deals and shares his knowledge with the team.

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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.

    • I work with Gianluca Bacchiocchi confidently. He’s a capable lawyer with a solid project finance practice.

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  • Alberto Haito
    Alberto Haito

    Alberto Haito

    Up-and-coming practitioner 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.

    • We appreciate how Alberto Haito works, the level of his expertise, and his positive attitude, excellent client service and availability.

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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 is extremely responsive and pays close attention to detail.

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