Ranked in 6 Practice Areas
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Band 1

2

Band 2

Capital Markets

Latin America - International Counsel

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A

Latin America - International Counsel

4 Years Ranked

F

Foreign Expert

F

Foreign Expert

Corporate/M&A

USA

13 Years Ranked

F

Foreign Expert

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About

Provided by Francesca Odell

Global

Practice Areas

Capital markets and other corporate transactions in U.S. and in Latin America, particularly Brazil. Clients include major international investment banks, large publicly-traded issuers as well as U.S. companies on their transactions in Latin America. She also regularly advises numerous private equity funds and investors. Active in capital markets, securities regulation, cross-border financing and M&A.

In addition to her transactional practice, she regularly advises boards of directors and management on a variety of governance and related topics, including disclosure and compliance matters; stock exchange listing requirements; board composition and director independence; shareholder engagement and activism; shareholder proposals and proxy season trends; management and director succession planning; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Career

Joined firm in 1996; became Partner in 2005. JD, New York University School of Law; BA, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bar of the State of New York.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Highly experienced lawyer Francesca Odell is widely admired by market sources in Brazil. She handles top deals in the capital markets sphere from New York and is constantly sought after by top Brazilian clients to handle their most valuable security offerings.


Capital Markets - Latin America - International Counsel

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Francesca Odell has invaluable experience representing prestigious corporate issuers and international financial institutions in a range of complex debt and equity offerings. She has experience in Argentinian mandates.


Corporate/M&A - Latin America - International Counsel

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Francesca Odell excels at representing both corporate clients and private equity funds in sophisticated cross-border deals involving Latin American jurisdictions. Along with her corporate practice, partner Odell also draws recognition for her expertise in the capital markets arena.


Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - USA

F
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide
Individual Editorial
Francesca Odell is highlighted for her strength in handling complex capital markets transactions. She is routinely called upon by clients based across Latin America.
Francesca Odell is highlighted for her strength in handling complex capital markets transactions. She is routinely called upon by clients based across Latin America.

Corporate/M&A - USA

F
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide
Individual Editorial
Francesca Odell comes recommended for her capabilities in Brazilian and Latin American transactions. She regularly works with clients from the telecommunications and oil and gas sectors, among others.

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