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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel

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Capital Markets - International Counsel

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell represented the dealer managers, joint bookrunners and initial purchasers for the Republic of Peru in bond exchange, offering and issuance transactions collectively valued at USD5.77 billion.

Strengths

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  • If there is a complex matter in capital markets, the first firm that comes to mind to solve it is Davis Polk & Wardwell. They are highly responsive and provide an excellent service.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell has an exemplary ability to get up to speed on the business, understand complex matters and suggest concrete solutions.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Manuel Garciadiaz
    Manuel Garciadiaz

    Manuel Garciadiaz

    Eminent practitioner Manuel Garciadiaz benefits from a solid track record advising on securities transactions in Latin America. He can point to extensive experience counselling top-tier issuers and underwriters on a wide range of intricate debt and equity offerings in key jurisdictions of the region. His client base includes government entities and corporations in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru.

    • Manuel Garciadiaz is an excellent lawyer who demonstrates exceptional competence, promptness and availability.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Maurice Blanco
    Maurice Blanco

    Maurice Blanco

    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 one of the best lawyers I know. I trust his advice blindly.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

    • Maurice Blanco is the star of the capital markets space. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and someone who can get you out of complex situations.

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