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Capital Markets - International Counsel

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell enjoys an outstanding practice group offering first-class knowledge of international Latin American securities transactions. The legal department caters to an enviable client portfolio of distinguished underwriters and issuers involved in cross-border deals throughout the region, including in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina. Davis Polk & Wardwell benefits from longstanding experience assisting clients with both debt and equity offerings, providing valued expertise in high-yield products, SEC-registered issuances and unregistered securities trading among institutional buyers.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised the Republic of Peru on the issuance of approximately USD4.07 billion aggregate principal amount of Sol-denominated 7.600% sovereign bonds due 2039.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Nicholas Kronfeld has an excellent background in advising both issuers and underwriters on high-value debt and equity offerings concerning key Latin American jurisdictions. He is also experienced in assisting clients with restructuring transactions and securities regulatory mandates of high complexity.

Manuel Garciadiaz
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Manuel Garciadiaz
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Heavyweight practitioner Manuel Garciadiaz benefits from a solid track record assisting with securities transactions in Latin America. Top-tier issuers and underwriters rely on his experience and expertise to navigate a wide range of intricate debt and equity offerings in key jurisdictions of the region. Such clients include governmental clients and corporations in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru.

Manuel Garciadiaz is amazing; he's our go-to counsel for all our matters.

Manuel Garciadiaz is like a machine; he always responds promptly, and is very fast and very straightforward in his advice. He is the best lawyer I know.

Maurice Blanco
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Maurice Blanco
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Prestigious partner Maurice Blanco is involved in some of the most significant debt and equity issuances in key jurisdictions of the Latin American region, including Mexico, Chile and Guatemala. He enjoys outstanding experience acting for premier issuers and underwriters on privately placed securities.

Maurice Blanco is simply the best lawyer in capital markets for matters arising in Latin America.

Maurice Blanco is the best partner at the firm. His level of sophistication is very strong.

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Capital Markets

Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Nicholas A Kronfeld
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Manuel Garciadiaz
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Manuel Garciadiaz
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Maurice Blanco
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Maurice Blanco
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