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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel


Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Chambers Latin America noted the team’s “pre-eminent finance practice offering recognised expertise in a range of Latin American financial mandates,” and “renowned insight into the intricacies of Latin American corporate transactions.”

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has had a dedicated Latin America Group since 1990, significantly longer than most major law firms. Our group has advised clients on a significant number of matters throughout the region, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate financings, international banking matters, project financings, private equity transactions, restructurings, privatizations, and international arbitration and complex litigation matters.

We represent many major Latin American and international companies, investment banks and financial institutions, including underwriters and issuers, and individual directors and officers in some of the largest, most high-profile transactions and disputes in Latin America. Our attorneys utilize the firm’s experience in all practice areas — tax, governance, bankruptcy/restructuring, technology, intellectual property, arbitration/litigation, regulatory investigation and enforcement, structured finance, antitrust and real estate — to ensure the most cost-efficient representation of our clients.

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Banking & Finance - International Counsel

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom possesses a well-reputed banking and finance group recognised for its exceptional track record acting on some of the most complex regional finance mandates. The team caters to a variety of top-tier investors active in the market, including regional banks, international investment banks and private equity funds. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is regularly instructed to lead syndicates of lenders on high-value acquisition finance, corporate finance and refinancing mandates in countries such as Colombia, Mexico and Peru.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom represented New Boston and Centerview Capital in connection with a USD1.125 billion acquisition financing supporting the acquisition of Harvest Hill Beverage Company and expansion into the US market.

Strengths

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom’s strategic judgement, responsiveness and depth in cross-border work are instrumental in delivering solutions on compressed timelines and achieving best-in-class market terms.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom give us very good advice and are very well connected across different jurisdictions, providing an integrated regional and global view. They are a great partner to us and offer extraordinary service.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alejandro González Lazzeri
    Band 1Alejandro González Lazzeri

    Alejandro González Lazzeri

    Acclaimed partner Alejandro González Lazzeri enjoys an outstanding reputation among peers and clients alike. He is frequently retained as lender-side counsel on sophisticated finance transactions throughout Latin America, especially in Colombia, Peru and Mexico.

    • Alejandro González Lazzeri is exceptionally responsive and reliable, even on very tight timetables and across time zones. He is approachable, calm under pressure and solution-oriented, which makes him a trusted adviser.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Alejandro González Lazzeri is a benchmark in the financial industry, with extensive experience on both the bank and client side. He consistently gives me a strong sense of security and confidence.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingNicolas Perez
    Up and ComingNicolas Perez

    Nicolas Perez

    Up-and-coming practitioner Nicolas Perez is recognised for his experience supporting financial institutions with international financings throughout Latin America.

    • Nicolas Perez provides very strong support and clearly stands out from his competitors. He tailors his work to ensure our time is focused on what truly matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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