Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | Latin America
International Counsel
Rankings overview for Departments
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Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Alejandro González Lazzeri Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
- Denise M. Grant Shearman & Sterling LLP15 Years Ranked
- James A Florack Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
- Michael Fitzgerald Baker McKenzie16 Years Ranked
- Richard J Cooper Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP16 Years Ranked
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Band 3
Band 4
- Adam Brenneman Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Charles Johnson Norton Rose Fulbright15 Years Ranked
- Conrado Tenaglia Linklaters11 Years Ranked
- Jaime Mercado Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP16 Years Ranked
- Joy K Gallup Baker McKenzie8 Years Ranked
- Norberto E Quintana Holland & Knight LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Gregory Harrington Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
- Juan Francisco Mendez Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
- Vera A Rechsteiner Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP13 Years Ranked
- Antonio PiccirilloProskauer Rose
- Susanna SternLanday Leblang Stern
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton benefits from a prestigious finance department held in high esteem for its ability to handle sophisticated transactions in Latin America, with noted activity in Argentina and Mexico, and which is in high demand among blue-chip corporate borrowers and institutional investors engaging in high-level, cross-border financing matters. The banking and finance team is at the forefront of the market for complex restructuring mandates, in addition to offering top-tier advice on acquisition finance and a range of corporate finance issues. The firm's notable new clients include Nelo.1 Shearman & Sterling LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedShearman & Sterling has a pre-eminent practice with singular expertise in Latin American finance mandates, and remains highly active advising on some of the most significant bilateral and syndicated financial operations in Mexico, Chile and Peru, as well as other key markets in the region. The department caters to an impressive roster of international financial institutions and energy multinationals, assisting them with high-value acquisition finance, corporate finance and refinancing mandates.1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom possesses a reputed banking and finance group recognised for its exceptional track record acting on some of the most complex regional finance mandates. The team caters to a variety of top-tier investors active in the market, including regional banks, international investment banks and private equity funds. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is regularly instructed to lead syndicates of lenders on high-value acquisition finance, corporate finance and refinancing mandates in countries such as Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.1 White & Case LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedGlobal powerhouse White & Case is renowned for its ability to handle the most sophisticated financial transactions in Latin America. The team 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.
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2 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell benefits from a distinguished practice group adept at assisting major players in the finance market as well as high-level corporate borrowers active in the Latin American region, and it is highly sought after for its experience acting in key jurisdictions, most notably Colombia and Chile. Davis Polk & Wardwell has extensive knowledge of corporate, acquisition and trade finance mandates, in addition to excelling in debt reorganisation.2 Milbank LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMilbank possesses a well-regarded international practice with a solid track record advising on Latin American finance transactions. The team benefits from vast experience assisting leading lenders involved in complex, high-value investments throughout the region, notably in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Milbank regularly counsels clients on major bilateral and syndicated corporate finance, acquisition finance, and trade finance mandates.
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3 Holland & Knight LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAs a talented international practice, Holland & Knight benefits from a strong reputation among financiers and borrowers alike for its skills in cross-border Latin American lending. The banking and finance team boasts an impressive regional spread, advising on corporate and acquisition finance, refinancing, and bank-to-bank loans in key jurisdictions across Latin America, especially Central America.3 Norton Rose FulbrightBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has an established international banking and finance department offering substantial experience in the Latin America region, including Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. The department is routinely retained by notable regional financial institutions and corporate entities to advise on a variety of credit issues. Norton Rose Fulbright is skilled at handling debt reorganisation matters in addition to trade and corporate finance mandates.3 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett enjoys a highly regarded cross-border finance group regularly sought out by natural resources and retail companies, as well as banks, to advise on notable Latin American mandates. The team is experienced in matters throughout the region, especially those concerning Central America, Colombia, and Peru. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is active representing clients in corporate finance and acquisition finance deals.
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4 Allen & Overy LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAllen & Overy is an admired magic circle firm with marked skill in cross-border Latin American finance matters. The team regularly counsels lenders and borrowers engaging in corporate and acquisition finance, in addition to interbank lending matters. It is also praised for its restructuring expertise. Allen & Overy is active across the region, with particular involvement in Central America, Chile and Colombia.4 Clifford Chance LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance boasts solid experience advising on finance matters concerning the region, particularly in Mexico, Peru and Colombia. The banking and finance team's expertise covers a wide range of matters, including restructuring, corporate and acquisition finance, and interbank lending. Clifford Chance's client roster comprises notable investment and development banks and corporate borrowers. The law firm's new client wins include Credivalores and GPG Generación Distribuida.4 Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHughes Hubbard & Reed possesses a solid finance practice well versed in cross-border Latin American lending deals, especially those concerning Mexico and Paraguay. The legal team is deeply involved in syndicated finance operations, regularly acting for groups of investment banks engaging in high-value regional corporate finance transactions.4 Latham & Watkins LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedProminent international practice Latham & Watkins is highly sought after for its experience leading finance transactions in various Latin American jurisdictions, particularly Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. The team is adept at representing lenders and borrowers in large-scale, multi-jurisdictional acquisition and corporate financing matters, in addition to refinancing mandates. Latham & Watkins' new client additions include Omnilatam and Grupo Altex.4 LinklatersBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters enjoys a significant cross-border practice group benefiting from considerable experience handling Latin American finance transactions, especially those concerning Argentina. The team is also highly active in Peru and Central America. The firm's practitioners are frequently instructed by noteworthy creditors and debtors to advise on bilateral and syndicated corporate and acquisition finance and refinancing mandates.4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius possesses a dynamic practice group that is well regarded for its Latin American financial capabilities, and which frequently assists financiers with notable transactions across the region, with a particular focus on the Mexican market. The department is also widely active in mandates concerning Chile, Argentina, and Peru. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius remains active assisting clients with debt restructuring and corporate and acquisition finance deals.4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell has a recognised finance group hailed for its solid track record acting for mining and construction companies on high-value financial transactions. The team is highly sought after for its knowledge of corporate and acquisition finance and debt restructuring mandates, especially those involving Mexico, Chile, and Peru.