Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Latin America - International Counsel
Band 3
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom benefits from a well-regarded practice group that excels in the handling of cross-border securities transactions in Latin America, particularly in Mexico. The legal department is best known for its expertise in debt transactions, regularly assisting both issuers and underwriters with note issuances and follow-on offerings. Skadden also advises financial institutions on equity offerings.
Notable Practitioners
Alejandro González Lazzeri benefits from remarkable knowledge of capital markets matters, most notably debt instruments, high-yield products and investment-grade bonds. He leverages his securities expertise in the region to advise key players on complex cross-border deals, especially those pertaining to Mexico.
"We always seek the advice of Alejandro González Lazzeri, not only because he has a lot of experience in the capital markets area but also because of his negotiation skills and his general technical advice."
Mathias von Bernuth has long-standing experience acting on high-value debt and equity transactions in major Latin American jurisdictions. He is particularly adept at assisting key capital markets players from both the issuer and underwriter sides of the field.
"Mathias von Bernuth is a very good capital markets lawyer."