Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | Latin America
International Counsel
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 1
Alejandro González Lazzeri Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
Denise M. Grant A&O Shearman15 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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- Anna Andreeva White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
Fradyn Suárez King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
Gregory Harrington Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked- James Vickers Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
Juan Francisco Mendez Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
Juan Pablo Moreno Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
Vera A Rechsteiner Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP13 Years Ranked- Antonio PiccirilloProskauer Rose
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&O ShearmanBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedA&O Shearman 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 in other key markets in the region, with particular involvement in Central America and Colombia. The department caters to an impressive roster of lenders and borrowers, including international financial institutions and energy multinationals, assisting them with high-value acquisition finance, corporate finance and refinancing mandates, in addition to interbank lending matters. It is also praised for its restructuring expertise.
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 4 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.
1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBanking & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 4 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 & Finance2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedGlobal powerhouse White & Case is renowned for its ability to handle the most sophisticated financial transactions in Latin America. The firm 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 & Finance2025 | Band 2 | 4 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 Mayer Brown LLPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMayer Brown has an acclaimed global practice group offering substantial regional expertise in transactions across Latin America, and which is routinely instructed by investment banks and sizeable corporate borrowers to advise on refinancing and asset, corporate and acquisition finance transactions. Mayer Brown also benefits from longstanding experience assisting clients with interbank lending mandates.
2 Milbank LLPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 2 | 4 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 Baker McKenzieBanking & Finance2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBaker McKenzie boasts a celebrated international financing group with an excellent track record in Latin American transactions, particularly those involving the Mexican market. The legal team offers regular counsel to an impressive portfolio of investment banks and corporate borrowers engaging in refinancing and corporate and acquisition finance matters. Baker McKenzie benefits from distinct experience acting on sophisticated structured finance matters for syndicates of creditors.
3 Holland & Knight LLPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 3 | 4 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 & Finance2025 | Band 3 | 4 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 & Finance2025 | Band 3 | 4 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 Clifford Chance LLPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 4 | 4 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 LNG Energy Group and Lenus Capital Partners.4 Latham & Watkins LLPBanking & Finance2025 | Band 4 | 4 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.4 LinklatersBanking & Finance2025 | Band 4 | 4 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 & Finance2025 | Band 4 | 4 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 & Finance2025 | Band 4 | 4 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.