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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets - International Counsel

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett benefits from a prestigious 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 active throughout Latin America, most notably in Chile and Peru.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented YPF Energía Eléctrica in its offering of USD420 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior notes due 2032.

Strengths

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  • Our trust in Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is based on its knowledge, professionalism, speed and adaptation to the deadlines of transactions and to the needs of the company.

    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 has a very strong work ethic and brings a lot of value to the table.

      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 is very professional and knowledgeable about capital markets in Latin America.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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  • Kirsten Davis
    Kirsten Davis

    Kirsten Davis

    Kirsten Davis rises in the rankings this year after attracting commendations from clients for her expertise in the capital markets field, especially in respect of mandates arising in Latin America.

    • Kirsten Davis is always available and always has a solution at hand.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
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