Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 4
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Provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
S&C is routinely engaged on new financing matters in Latin America, including term loans, acquisition and leveraged financings and bank regulatory matters. Our Latin America banking and finance practice is bolstered by the greater Firm’s strength as the premier financial institutions, banking and insurance industry law firm. We have an incomparable track record achieving our clients’ objectives on the financing of major assets in variety of sectors.
We have exceptional experience coordinating industry-altering multi-jurisdictional deals. The Firm has been involved in some of the most groundbreaking leveraged, structured bank lending and other regulatory and finance transactions and has significant experience across capital structures, asset types and client industries. This practice has perhaps the most diverse base of clients and work of any major law firm with representation of sponsors, strategics, lenders, arrangers and institutional investors in acquisition finance, leveraged loans, high-yield bonds and the structuring of innovative facilities.
Chambers Review
Sullivan & Cromwell has a recognised finance group hailed for its solid track record acting for mining and construction companies on high-value financial transactions. The team is highly sought after for its knowledge of corporate and acquisition finance and debt restructuring mandates, especially those involving Mexico, Chile and Peru.
Work Highlights
- Sullivan & Cromwell advised Argos North America Corp on its delayed draw term loan facility with a commitment amount of USD700 million and a revolving credit facility with a commitment amount of USD50 million, granted by a syndicate of four international banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sullivan & Cromwell's in-depth knowledge of our company, coupled with their highly competent team, have always been fundamental to the success of our operations."
"Sullivan & Cromwell's in-depth knowledge of our company, coupled with their highly competent team, have always been fundamental to the success of our operations."
Notable Practitioners
Sergio Galvis enjoys years of experience working on debt restructuring, acquisition finance and corporate finance mandates in Latin America. He has solid experience handling banking and finance mandates throughout the region, notably in Chile and Peru. His clientele includes sovereigns and major mining companies.
"Sergio Galvis is an excellent professional who is supportive and who has a lot of experience in negotiation processes. Choosing him as an advisor is a good decision."