Project Finance - International Counsel
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Hunton Andrews Kurth fields an active practice in project financing mandates arising in Latin America. The legal department regularly acts as counsel to commercial banks, development agencies and multilaterals, as well as corporate borrowers, on financing transactions for energy and natural resources, transportation and social infrastructure projects. The law firm is notably active in Chile and Central America.
Strengths
Hunton Andrews Kurth is extremely flexible and addresses all questions and issues that arise during the financing process. The team is highly experienced, communicates effectively with other legal advisers, demonstrates strong knowledge of current industry practices and provides prompt, clear advice.
Work Highlights
Hunton Andrews Kurth advised Inter-American Investment Corporation on a USD56 million secured debt financing for the development and construction of a solar photovoltaic power plant and battery energy storage project in the Dominican Republic.
Notable practitioners
Vera Rechsteiner is recognised for her expertise advising multilateral lenders on a range of project finance mandates across Latin America.
Vera Rechsteiner is an extremely experienced lawyer with excellent negotiation skills. She conducts negotiations efficiently, helps defuse issues with patience and clarity and provides practical guidance throughout the process.
