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Latham & Watkins LLP

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel


Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets - International Counsel

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins houses an active department that is recognised for its expertise and involvement in capital markets matters arising in Latin America. The legal team is noted for its activity in jurisdictions such as Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela, and is routinely sought after to advise corporate issuers and financial institutions on their issuance of medium-term notes and long-term bonds throughout the region. The law firm is also notably engaged in providing field-related regulatory advice.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Mizuho as structuring agent and initial purchaser, Banistmo as structuring agent and placement agent, and Lumina Capital as note

    purchaser, on the securitisation structure comprising a multi-tranche series of notes issued by Panama Infrastructure Receivable Purchaser.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins provide quick responses and expertise in international debt capital markets. Even in relation to new transactional trends, they have vast knowledge.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Roderick Branch
    Band 5Roderick Branch

    Roderick Branch

    Roderick Branch maintains remarkable activity within the Latin American capital markets domain. He enjoys significant experience advising on debt and equity issuances, particularly in Mexico and Chile. He represents prominent banking clients in note and bond offerings.

    • Roderick Branch is very professional and provides excellent advice.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

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