Shearman & Sterling LLP
Latin America Guide 2024
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Senior Partner: Adamm Hakki
Global Managing Partners: George Casey, Doreen E. Lilienfeld, Frederic Sosnick
Firm Overview:
Shearman & Sterling has an unparalleled track record in Latin America by combining a global footprint, 100 years of playing an active role in the region’s economic development, and on-the-ground capability. Financial institutions, foreign and domestic companies and governments trust us with groundbreaking transactions, litigation, regulatory matters and investigations in the region spanning a wide range of industries, including banking, retail, telecommunications and media, energy, natural resources and infrastructure transactions.
Our lawyers have significant ties to Latin America — many having lived or studied there, most of them fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and all of them with wide experience across the region.
With a deep understanding of the legal, political and economic drivers in this important area of the world, we leverage our global platform to provide our clients with creative solutions to unique problems and address the full spectrum of their needs.
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- Antitrust
- Capital Markets
- Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
- Compensation, Governance & ERISA
- Derivatives & Structured Products
- Emerging Growth
- Family Office
- Finance
- Financial Institutions Advisory & Financial Regulatory
- Financial Restructuring & Insolvency
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- International Arbitration
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- Private Equity
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- Special Situations & Capital Solutions
- Tax
- White Collar Defense & Investigations
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Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.’s Business Combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.
Shearman & Sterling represented Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in connection with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Duddell Street)'s business combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (FiscalNote).
IFC Issues First Housing Bond in Bangladesh
Shearman & Sterling advised IFC on the first housing bond issued in Bangladesh, provided to BRAC Bank Limited.
Refinancing of Bhola IPP in Bangladesh
Shearman & Sterling advised the lenders, comprising Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, ING Bank NV, DBS Bank Ltd, Bank of China Limited, Mizuho Bank Limited and Société Générale, on the refinancing of the 220 MW Bhola Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Bangladesh.
Osaka Gas USA’s Joint Development of Utility-Scale Solar Projects with Oriden in the US
Shearman & Sterling advised Osaka Gas and its U.S. subsidiary Osaka Gas USA Corporation in connection with the agreement with Oriden LLC to jointly develop a portfolio of more than 700 MWdc (600 MWac) of utility-scale solar and storage projects throughout certain U.S. markets.
Prenetics Announces Closing of Business Combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Shearman & Sterling represented the placement agents on the PIPE in connection with Prenetics Global Limited’s previously announced business combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Guangdong – Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Holdings Limited's Exchange Offer and New Money Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the dealer managers in connection with the exchange offer by Guangdong – Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Holdings Limited of any and all of its outstanding 14% senior notes due 2021 for 13.85% senior notes due 2023.
Prenetics' Business Combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Shearman & Sterling is representing the placement agents on the PIPE in connection with Prenetics Group Limited’s business combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Qxpress’s Acquisition of KorChina Logistics Holdings Limited
Shearman & Sterling advised Qxpress Pte. Ltd. on its acquisition of Korchina Logistics Holdings Limited.
OGUSA's Joint Venture with MHI Group to Acquire Brighter Future Solar Farm
Shearman & Sterling advised Osaka Gas and its U.S. subsidiary OGUSA in connection with OGUSA’s joint venture with MHI Group through its U.S. subsidiary, MHIA, to acquire the 15.7 MWdc Brighter Future Solar Farm project in Caldwell County, North Carolina from the project developer Oriden LLC.
Future Diamond Limited's $200 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented Seazen Group Limited as the guarantor in connection with the offering of $200 million 4.25% guaranteed senior notes due 2022 by Future Diamond Limited,.
eHi Car Services Limited's $300 Million Senior Notes Offering and Concurrent Tender Offer
Shearman & Sterling represented J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and UBS as the joint lead managers in connection with eHi Car Services Limited’s offering of $300 million 7% senior notes due 2026.
Radiance Capital Investments Limited’s $300 Million Senior Green Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Radiance Capital Investments Limited’s offering of $300 million 7.8% senior green notes due 2024.
KWG Group Holdings Limited’s $258 Million Tap Offerings
Shearman & Sterling represented J.P. Morgan as the initial purchaser in connection with KWG Group Holdings Limited’s tap offering of $158 million 7.40% senior notes due 2024.
Jiayuan International Group Limited’s Tender Offer
Shearman & Sterling represented HSBC as the sole dealer manager in connection with an offer to purchase for cash by Jiayuan International Group Limited for its outstanding 13.75% senior notes due 2022 and 13.75% senior notes due 2023.
Black Spade Acquisition Co’s $169 Million SPAC US IPO
Shearman & Sterling advised Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. as the global coordinator, sole bookrunner and representative of the underwriters of the initial public offering of Black Spade Acquisition Co of 16,900,000 units at an offering price of $10 per unit on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s $200 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s offering of $200 million 12% senior notes due 2023.
Masdar Floating Solar Photovoltaic Power Project in Indonesia
Shearman & Sterling advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and PT PJB Investasi (PJBI), a subsidiary of Indonesian state-owned offtaker PT PLN (Persero), on the $114 million financing of a 145MWac floating solar photovoltaic power project on the Cirata Reservoir in Indonesia.
Anton Oilfield Services Group’s $150 Million Exchange Offer and Concurrent New Money Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the dealer managers in connection with the exchange offer by Anton Oilfield Services Group of up to the maximum acceptance amount of its outstanding 7.5% senior notes due 2022 for 8.75% senior notes due 2025.
Sunac China Holdings Limited’s $400 Million Bond Offering and $100 Million Tap Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Sunac China Holdings Limited's offering of $400 million 6.8% senior notes due 2024 and tap offering of $100 million 6.5% senior notes due 2026.
New Metro Global Limited’s $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented New Metro Global Limited in connection with its offering of $300 million 4.625% guaranteed senior notes due 2025, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Seazen Holdings Co., Ltd.
Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s Debut Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s debut offering of $200 million 10.5% senior notes due 2022.
Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s $100 million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s offering of $100 million 13% senior notes due 2023, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Skyfame Realty (Holdings) Limited.
DaFa Properties Group Limited’s $100 million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited and China Galaxy International Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. as the initial purchasers in connection with DaFa Properties Group Limited’s offering of $100 million 9.95% senior notes due 2022.
Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s $112 Million Bond Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s offering of $112 million 13% senior notes due 2023, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Skyfame Realty (Holdings) Limited.
Plus’ Business Combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V
Shearman & Sterling is representing the banks who are acting as joint placements agents in connection with Plus’ business combination with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V.
Jiayuan International Group Limited’s $130 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Jiayuan International Group Limited’s offering of $130 million 11% senior notes due 2024.
KWG Group Holdings Limited’s $378 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with KWG Group Holdings Limited’s offering of $378 million 6% senior notes due 2026.
TaiChen Development (BVI) Limited’s $65 Million Tap Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with TaiChen Development (BVI) Limited’s tap offering $65 million 12.5% senior notes due 2022, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Longjitaihe Property Co., Ltd.
Jiayuan International Group Limited’s Tender Offer And $300 Million Bond Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented HSBC as the sole dealer manager in connection with an offer to purchase for cash by Jiayuan International Group Limited for its outstanding 13.75% senior notes due 2022.
Guangzhou Fineland Real Estate Development’s Exchange Offer and Concurrent New Money Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the dealer managers in connection with the exchange offer by Guangzhou Fineland Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. of any and all of its outstanding 13.5% senior notes due 2021 for 13.6% senior notes due 2023.
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.’s Business Combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.
Shearman & Sterling represented Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in connection with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Duddell Street)'s business combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (FiscalNote).
IFC Issues First Housing Bond in Bangladesh
Shearman & Sterling advised IFC on the first housing bond issued in Bangladesh, provided to BRAC Bank Limited.
Refinancing of Bhola IPP in Bangladesh
Shearman & Sterling advised the lenders, comprising Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, ING Bank NV, DBS Bank Ltd, Bank of China Limited, Mizuho Bank Limited and Société Générale, on the refinancing of the 220 MW Bhola Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Bangladesh.
Osaka Gas USA’s Joint Development of Utility-Scale Solar Projects with Oriden in the US
Shearman & Sterling advised Osaka Gas and its U.S. subsidiary Osaka Gas USA Corporation in connection with the agreement with Oriden LLC to jointly develop a portfolio of more than 700 MWdc (600 MWac) of utility-scale solar and storage projects throughout certain U.S. markets.
Prenetics Announces Closing of Business Combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Shearman & Sterling represented the placement agents on the PIPE in connection with Prenetics Global Limited’s previously announced business combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Guangdong – Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Holdings Limited's Exchange Offer and New Money Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the dealer managers in connection with the exchange offer by Guangdong – Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Holdings Limited of any and all of its outstanding 14% senior notes due 2021 for 13.85% senior notes due 2023.
Prenetics' Business Combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Shearman & Sterling is representing the placement agents on the PIPE in connection with Prenetics Group Limited’s business combination with Artisan Acquisition Corp.
Qxpress’s Acquisition of KorChina Logistics Holdings Limited
Shearman & Sterling advised Qxpress Pte. Ltd. on its acquisition of Korchina Logistics Holdings Limited.
OGUSA's Joint Venture with MHI Group to Acquire Brighter Future Solar Farm
Shearman & Sterling advised Osaka Gas and its U.S. subsidiary OGUSA in connection with OGUSA’s joint venture with MHI Group through its U.S. subsidiary, MHIA, to acquire the 15.7 MWdc Brighter Future Solar Farm project in Caldwell County, North Carolina from the project developer Oriden LLC.
Future Diamond Limited's $200 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented Seazen Group Limited as the guarantor in connection with the offering of $200 million 4.25% guaranteed senior notes due 2022 by Future Diamond Limited,.
eHi Car Services Limited's $300 Million Senior Notes Offering and Concurrent Tender Offer
Shearman & Sterling represented J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and UBS as the joint lead managers in connection with eHi Car Services Limited’s offering of $300 million 7% senior notes due 2026.
Radiance Capital Investments Limited’s $300 Million Senior Green Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Radiance Capital Investments Limited’s offering of $300 million 7.8% senior green notes due 2024.
KWG Group Holdings Limited’s $258 Million Tap Offerings
Shearman & Sterling represented J.P. Morgan as the initial purchaser in connection with KWG Group Holdings Limited’s tap offering of $158 million 7.40% senior notes due 2024.
Jiayuan International Group Limited’s Tender Offer
Shearman & Sterling represented HSBC as the sole dealer manager in connection with an offer to purchase for cash by Jiayuan International Group Limited for its outstanding 13.75% senior notes due 2022 and 13.75% senior notes due 2023.
Black Spade Acquisition Co’s $169 Million SPAC US IPO
Shearman & Sterling advised Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. as the global coordinator, sole bookrunner and representative of the underwriters of the initial public offering of Black Spade Acquisition Co of 16,900,000 units at an offering price of $10 per unit on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s $200 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s offering of $200 million 12% senior notes due 2023.
Masdar Floating Solar Photovoltaic Power Project in Indonesia
Shearman & Sterling advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and PT PJB Investasi (PJBI), a subsidiary of Indonesian state-owned offtaker PT PLN (Persero), on the $114 million financing of a 145MWac floating solar photovoltaic power project on the Cirata Reservoir in Indonesia.
Anton Oilfield Services Group’s $150 Million Exchange Offer and Concurrent New Money Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the dealer managers in connection with the exchange offer by Anton Oilfield Services Group of up to the maximum acceptance amount of its outstanding 7.5% senior notes due 2022 for 8.75% senior notes due 2025.
Sunac China Holdings Limited’s $400 Million Bond Offering and $100 Million Tap Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Sunac China Holdings Limited's offering of $400 million 6.8% senior notes due 2024 and tap offering of $100 million 6.5% senior notes due 2026.
New Metro Global Limited’s $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented New Metro Global Limited in connection with its offering of $300 million 4.625% guaranteed senior notes due 2025, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Seazen Holdings Co., Ltd.
Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s Debut Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.’s debut offering of $200 million 10.5% senior notes due 2022.
Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s $100 million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s offering of $100 million 13% senior notes due 2023, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Skyfame Realty (Holdings) Limited.
DaFa Properties Group Limited’s $100 million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited and China Galaxy International Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. as the initial purchasers in connection with DaFa Properties Group Limited’s offering of $100 million 9.95% senior notes due 2022.
Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s $112 Million Bond Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Skyfame International Holdings Limited’s offering of $112 million 13% senior notes due 2023, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Skyfame Realty (Holdings) Limited.
Plus’ Business Combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V
Shearman & Sterling is representing the banks who are acting as joint placements agents in connection with Plus’ business combination with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V.
Jiayuan International Group Limited’s $130 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with Jiayuan International Group Limited’s offering of $130 million 11% senior notes due 2024.
KWG Group Holdings Limited’s $378 Million Senior Notes Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with KWG Group Holdings Limited’s offering of $378 million 6% senior notes due 2026.
TaiChen Development (BVI) Limited’s $65 Million Tap Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the initial purchasers in connection with TaiChen Development (BVI) Limited’s tap offering $65 million 12.5% senior notes due 2022, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Longjitaihe Property Co., Ltd.
Jiayuan International Group Limited’s Tender Offer And $300 Million Bond Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented HSBC as the sole dealer manager in connection with an offer to purchase for cash by Jiayuan International Group Limited for its outstanding 13.75% senior notes due 2022.
Guangzhou Fineland Real Estate Development’s Exchange Offer and Concurrent New Money Offering
Shearman & Sterling represented the dealer managers in connection with the exchange offer by Guangzhou Fineland Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. of any and all of its outstanding 13.5% senior notes due 2021 for 13.6% senior notes due 2023.