Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
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Global powerhouse White & Case is renowned for its ability to handle the most sophisticated financial transactions in Latin America. The firm has a deep bench of skilled lawyers with longstanding experience acting on Latin American banking and finance mandates, especially those concerning the Mexican markets. White & Case acts for a host of premier financial institutions and corporate giants on an array of high-level finance mandates, including acquisition, trade and corporate finance, in addition to refinancing matters.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in a USD130 million credit agreement granted to a Mexico-based conglomerate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case has a broad bench of multidisciplinary lawyers who are second to none when handling complex transactions. They provide top-quality work, strong commitment and high responsiveness."
"We are very happy with the timely outcome provided by White & Case. The team is very experienced and highly detail oriented."
"White & Case has a broad bench of multidisciplinary lawyers who are second to none when handling complex transactions. They provide top-quality work, strong commitment and high responsiveness."
"We are very happy with the timely outcome provided by White & Case. The team is very experienced and highly detail oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Viana benefits from longstanding experience advising on refinancing and corporate finance matters involving Latin American jurisdictions such as Chile, Guatemala and Mexico.
"Carlos Viana is an excellent client relation manager and a great team organiser. He possesses noteworthy soft skills."
Sabrena Silver is regularly called upon by major financiers to advise on an array of financial transactions throughout Latin America. Her widespread involvement in the field is noted by market commentators.
"Sabrena Silver showcases very strong technical knowledge and a high level of professionalism when approaching solutions to sophisticated law matters."
São Paulo-based partner John Anderson enjoys extensive expertise assisting clients with debt refinancing, corporate finance and restructuring mandates in Latin America. He is active advising significant clients on cross-border financing matters involving Chile, Colombia and Peru.
"It is very good to work with John Anderson. He has a good understanding of the business, which is useful in very complex and difficult transactions."
Partner Anna Andreeva breaks into the rankings this year after being endorsed for her capabilities in asset and corporate financing matters across Latin America, particularly in matters concerning Colombia, Mexico and Panama.
"Anna Andreeva is always available and prepared, and she is an expert in the areas in which we seek her support. She is great to work with and very easy to recommend to others."