Corporate/M&A
Latin America - International Counsel
2 years ranked
Provided by Latham & Watkins LLP
Carlos Ardila advises clients on cross-border corporate and financing transactions in the US and Latin America, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Carlos brings more than a decade of experience representing corporate sponsors, private equity firms, lenders, developers, multinational corporations, and governmental entities on complex financings, acquisitions and divestitures involving:
- Renewables
- Traditional power
- Oil and gas
- Sovereigns and multilaterals
He forges trusted relationships with clients and local counsel to devise creative solutions to complex challenges.
With deep roots in the Latin America market, he leverages a global perspective and broad transactional experience across jurisdictions to execute strategic corporate and finance deals. Carlos has practiced in New York; Buenos Aires; São Paulo; and Washington, D.C. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, he is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and proficient in Chinese.
Carlos maintains an active pro bono practice, including working on a first-of-its-kind “blue bond” issuance to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects in the Seychelles and representing clients in developing countries through the International Senior Lawyers Project.
Provided by Chambers
Up-and-coming practitioner Carlos Ardila breaks into the rankings this year in light of his participation in complex and cross-border M&A transactions throughout Latin America, especially in respect of acquisitions involving Chile and Mexico.
Up-and-coming practitioner Carlos Ardila continues to be well regarded in the Latin American project finance market. He is particularly active in Chile, working on renewable energy projects.
Provided by Chambers
Carlos Ardila is an incredibly savvy lawyer as well as a great negotiator. Knowing he is on your side is comforting.
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