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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Capital Markets - International Counsel

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett benefits from a pre-eminent international capital markets group in high demand among corporate and governmental issuers and underwriters. The legal team regularly advises on complex sovereign debt offerings, private placements and liability management issues. The capital markets practice group is equally skilled at handling major equity transactions, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is notably active throughout Latin America, most notably in Chile and Peru.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented the initial purchasers, including Goldman Sachs and Santander US Capital Markets, in USD2.175 billion of notes and ADS offerings for LATAM Airlines.

Strengths

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s technical skills and know-how make them a go-to firm in Latin America. Their deep and broad experience, strong connectivity across practice groups, and reliable legal advice make them a trusted partner.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

  • We feel very comfortable and confident with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's advice and suggestions, especially in complex and innovative matters.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Francisco Mendez
    Juan Francisco Mendez

    Juan Francisco Mendez

    Juan Francisco Mendez remains highly active in the Latin America region acting for underwriters and issuers on an array of debt instruments. He is adept at assisting clients with public offerings and private placements of investment-grade and high-yield bonds, especially those concerning Chile, Mexico and Peru.

    • Juan Francisco Mendez is a great lawyer who brings significant experience and applies it with dexterity. He is a go-to adviser for all types of capital markets transactions, regardless of their complexity.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • S Todd Crider
    S Todd Crider

    S Todd Crider

    Todd Crider enjoys vast experience in advising high-profile clients on a range of debt and equity transactions emanating from Latin America. His jurisdictions of activity include Mexico and Chile.

    • Todd Crider knows Latin America very well, understands the company, is highly detail-oriented, and is able to explain and distil complex issues. He is an excellent lawyer.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Kirsten Davis
    Kirsten Davis

    Kirsten Davis

    Kirsten Davis attracts commendations from clients for her expertise in the capital markets field, especially in respect of mandates arising in Latin America.

    • Kirsten Davis is an extremely reliable resource in the Latin American debt capital markets space. She manages complex transactions with dexterity and is always on top of issues that arise.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Juan M Naveira
    Juan M Naveira

    Juan M Naveira

    Juan Naveira attracts recognition for his high level of activity in capital markets across Latin America. His experience in the area includes senior, perpetual fixed-rate and sustainable notes offerings.

    • Juan Naveira is very talented and a gentleman. It is a pleasure to work with him.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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