Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 4
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom benefits from a well-regarded practice group excelling 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, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom also advises financial institutions on equity offerings.
Work Highlights
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom represented BofA Securities, as dealer manager, in a tender offer to purchase up to USD2 billion of FEMSA's outstanding 3.500% senior notes due 2050, 4.375% senior notes due 2043, 0.500% senior notes due 2028, and 1.000% senior notes due 2033.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has a broad range of lawyers covering the Latin American capital markets space."
"Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has a broad range of lawyers covering the Latin American capital markets space."
Notable Practitioners
Alejandro González Lazzeri benefits from his expertise in 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.