Baker McKenzie
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We offer broader market, industry and legal know-how in Latin America than any other law firm. With more than 850 lawyers across 15 offices in seven countries, we advise on some of the most significant transactions and legal matters in the region. Working closely with colleagues across practice groups and offices, we help clients capitalize on business, trade and investment opportunities in Latin America and execute their global growth strategies.
With more than 60 years of experience advising startups, global conglomerates and multinationals on navigating legal and business challenges in the region, we are a leading transactional and full service firm. We provide first-class M&A, private equity, banking, finance, capital markets and tax advice to clients. Consistently top-ranked by legal directories including Chambers, IFLR 1000 and Legal 500, we develop tailored solutions for even the most complex matters.
Our lawyers not only advise on specific areas of law, but have deep industry experience in healthcare, information technology, telecommunications, energy, mining and infrastructure. Our practitioners have well-established relationships with local business leaders, government officials and other organizations that enable them to provide clients with the insight they need to comply with the diverse regulatory regimes and laws across the region. No matter the business or legal issue, we are uniquely positioned to add value to any transaction or legal matter in Latin America.
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- Chicago300 East Randolph Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois, USA, IL 60601
- Web: www.bakermckenzie.com
- Tel: +1 312 861 8800
- Fax: +1 312 861 2899
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- Buenos AiresCecilia Grierson 255, 6th Floor , Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, C1107CPEView ranked officeBuenos AiresBM Global Services Buenos Aires Cecilia Grierson 222, Piso 4 , Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, C1107 CABAView ranked office
- Santiago de ChileAvenida Andrés Bello 2457, piso 19, Providencia, Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile, CP 7510689View ranked office
- BogotáCarrera 11 N ° 79-35, Piso 9, Bogotá, D.C., Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia, 110221View ranked office
- JuárezP.O. Box 1205 Chula Vista, CA 91912, PT de la República 3304, Piso 1, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, 32330View ranked officeMexico CityEdificio Virreyes, Colonia Molino del Rey, Delegación Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Ciudad de México, MexicoView ranked officeMonterreyOficinas en el Parque, Torre 1 Piso 10, Blvd. Antonio L. Rodríguez 1884 Pte., Col. Santa María, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64650View ranked officeTijuanaBlvd. Agua Caliente 10611, Piso 1, Col. Aviación, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, 22420View ranked officeZapopanTorre Cube 2, Paseo Royal Country, Puerta de Hierro, Zapopán, Jalisco, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, 45116View ranked office
- CaracasCentro Bancaribe, Intersección, Avenida Principal de Las Mercedes, con inicio de Calle París, Urbanización Las Mercedes, Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela, 1060View ranked office
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Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Climate Action Leader by Thailand Carbon Neutral Network
For the second consecutive year, Baker McKenzie has been recognized as a Climate Action Leading Organization in the service category by the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN).
Baker McKenzie Advises RS Group on Divestment of Music Catalog Assets to Universal Music Group
Baker McKenzie has successfully represented RS GROUP on a pioneer transaction in Thailand's music industry; the divestment of RS Group's entire music catalog to Universal Music Group.
Baker McKenzie advised Mitsui on JPY 4 billion strategic joint venture
Baker McKenzie advised Japan-based Mitsui Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") on its strategic joint venture with Singapore-based airline service provider SATS in the food manufacturing and distribution business for approximately JPY 4 billion.
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process under which it absorbed Joy Global (Perú) S.A.C.
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program for an aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million and first issuance
Advisory to Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol for the construction of a new hotel in Jorge Chavez International Airport
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú S.A.A. and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima S.A.
Advisory to the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Advisory to the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Advisory in the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Advisory to Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in the registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of Inverfal's First Debt Securities Program
Advisory to Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds for a total amount of PEN 130 million
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short-term debt securities of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of an additional 2.97% interest in Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros from Grupo ACP Corp. S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. in financing to Agrícola Alaya S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco BBVA Perú and BBVA Securities Inc.
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International acted as Peruvian legal counsel to Banco BBVA Peru, BBVA Securities Inc. and lenders, in connection with the loan agreement granted to Skanon Investments Inc.
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank on financing for Camposol
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker Mckenzie International advised Banco Internacional del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the structuring and registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of its Second Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú on a loan to Universidad Científica del Sur
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in the public offering of Banco Falabella Peru S.A.'s
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in the public offering of Banco Falabella Peru S.A.'s Second Issuance - Series G of Negotiable Certificates of Deposit under its Sixth Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in a leaseback transaction in favor of Camposol
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. (the "Financial Lessor") in connection with a leaseback transaction over real estate properties of Camposol S.A. for an amount of USD 41'746,172.30.
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with Banco Falabella's Second Issuance of certificates of deposit - Series E
Estudio Echecopar advised CELEPSA on an acquisition financing for USD 75'000,000.00
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International, advised Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal S.A. on a loan for USD 75'000,000.00
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp in a S/ 15'000,000.00 corporate bonds issuance made by Ovosur
Estudio Echecopar, member of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros S.A., as structurer, of an issuance of corporate bonds made by Ovosur S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Habitat Andina and Habitat America on the acquisition of EFIC Capital
Estudio Echecopar advised Habitat Andina and Habitat America on the acquisition of EFIC Capital Asset Management Sociedad Administradora de Fondos
Estudio Echecopar advised INTERBANK on financing to Pesquera Luciana S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar, advised Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. – INTERBANK in connection with a USD 10'000,000.00 loan granted to Pesquera Luciana S.A.C. for (i) the prepayment of a loan granted by another financial institution; and (ii) carrying out a buyout of three of its shareholders.
Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Climate Action Leader by Thailand Carbon Neutral Network
For the second consecutive year, Baker McKenzie has been recognized as a Climate Action Leading Organization in the service category by the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN).
Baker McKenzie Advises RS Group on Divestment of Music Catalog Assets to Universal Music Group
Baker McKenzie has successfully represented RS GROUP on a pioneer transaction in Thailand's music industry; the divestment of RS Group's entire music catalog to Universal Music Group.
Baker McKenzie advised Mitsui on JPY 4 billion strategic joint venture
Baker McKenzie advised Japan-based Mitsui Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") on its strategic joint venture with Singapore-based airline service provider SATS in the food manufacturing and distribution business for approximately JPY 4 billion.
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process under which it absorbed Joy Global (Perú) S.A.C.
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program for an aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million and first issuance
Advisory to Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol for the construction of a new hotel in Jorge Chavez International Airport
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú S.A.A. and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima S.A.
Advisory to the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Advisory to the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Advisory in the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Advisory to Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in the registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of Inverfal's First Debt Securities Program
Advisory to Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds for a total amount of PEN 130 million
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short-term debt securities of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of an additional 2.97% interest in Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros from Grupo ACP Corp. S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. in financing to Agrícola Alaya S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco BBVA Perú and BBVA Securities Inc.
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International acted as Peruvian legal counsel to Banco BBVA Peru, BBVA Securities Inc. and lenders, in connection with the loan agreement granted to Skanon Investments Inc.
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank on financing for Camposol
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker Mckenzie International advised Banco Internacional del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the structuring and registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of its Second Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú on a loan to Universidad Científica del Sur
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in the public offering of Banco Falabella Peru S.A.'s
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in the public offering of Banco Falabella Peru S.A.'s Second Issuance - Series G of Negotiable Certificates of Deposit under its Sixth Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in a leaseback transaction in favor of Camposol
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. (the "Financial Lessor") in connection with a leaseback transaction over real estate properties of Camposol S.A. for an amount of USD 41'746,172.30.
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with Banco Falabella's Second Issuance of certificates of deposit - Series E
Estudio Echecopar advised CELEPSA on an acquisition financing for USD 75'000,000.00
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International, advised Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal S.A. on a loan for USD 75'000,000.00
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp in a S/ 15'000,000.00 corporate bonds issuance made by Ovosur
Estudio Echecopar, member of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros S.A., as structurer, of an issuance of corporate bonds made by Ovosur S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Habitat Andina and Habitat America on the acquisition of EFIC Capital
Estudio Echecopar advised Habitat Andina and Habitat America on the acquisition of EFIC Capital Asset Management Sociedad Administradora de Fondos
Estudio Echecopar advised INTERBANK on financing to Pesquera Luciana S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar, advised Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A. – INTERBANK in connection with a USD 10'000,000.00 loan granted to Pesquera Luciana S.A.C. for (i) the prepayment of a loan granted by another financial institution; and (ii) carrying out a buyout of three of its shareholders.