Jorge Diaz-Silveira > Hogan Lovells US LLP > Miami, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells US LLP’s long history in Latin America transactions brings it a wealth of financing engagements, notably project finance and corporate lending matters. Its client base includes IDB Invest, which the New York and Mexico City offices recently advised on a $300m financing to ENGIE Energía for the expansion of Peru’s largest wind farm. The firm is also steadily growing its profile in sustainability-linked finance. Jorge Diaz-Silveira has an outstanding record in Latin America project finance and other financing transactions, particularly in Central America. Mexico City’s Federico De Noriega and New York partner Ricardo Martinez are also key members of the team.

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a highly-reputed Latin America practice that encompasses an impressive spread of corporate and M&A transactions. Much of the firm’s Latin America M&A expertise sits in New York, Miami and Mexico City, with a caseload primarily consisting of Mexico and Brazil transactions, along with a growing proportion of intra-regional deals. Miami partner Jorge Diaz-Silveira leads the Americas infrastructure, energy, resources and projects group, and has a fine record in Latin America transactions, including M&A in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Former managing partner of the firm’s Mexico office, Juan Francisco Torres Landa is a multi-faceted practitioner with considerable experienced in M&A and other corporate transactions. Also in Mexico City, Carlos Ramos is another recognised M&A specialist with particular expertise in the insurance, energy and infrastructure sectors. the practice was further strengthened in February 2022 with the hire of Luke P Iovine (from Paul Hastings) to the firm’s New York office. at the At associate level, Spain-qualified Pedro Martínez -in the Miami office- handles project development, finance and corporate matters, primarily in relation to Latin America.

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a lengthy track record of advising on landmark energy and infrastructure projects in Mexico, Central America, and South American states such as Ecuador and Peru. Recent mandates saw the Mexico City and New York offices advise IDB Invest on a $300m financing to ENGIE Energía for the expansion of Peru’s largest wind farm. Jorge Diaz-Silveira  is managing partner of the Miami office and head of the Americas infrastructure, energy, resources, and projects group; he has a longstanding focus on Latin America engagements. José Valdivia is co-chair of the Latin America group and has extensive experience in energy projects and M&A. Houston partner Bruno Ciuffetelli is another experienced figure in oil, gas and petrochemicals in Latin America.

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a long history in Miami with much of its practice having a Latin America emphasis. The Miami team is noted for energy and infrastructure projects in Latin America, along with international arbitration. Previously, the international arbitration practice was more centred on commercial arbitration, but the firm has increased its focus on investment treaty cases; the team represents sovereigns, quasi-sovereigns and investors. Richard Lorenzo is regional managing partner for the Americas and is a recognised leader in international arbitration, as is Daniel González, who was previously global head of international arbitration. Puerto Rican-born Maria Ramirez is an emerging talent in the international arbitration field and -like Lorenzo and González- a genuinely bilingual practitioner. The Miami office is also at the forefront of energy and infrastructure projects, along with sustainability and decarbonisation-related transactions. Jorge Diaz-Silveira is managing partner of the Miami office and leader of the Americas infrastructure, energy, resources and projects group; he has an extensive record in projects work in Central America, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. José Valdivia is co-chair of the Latin America group and another experienced figure in energy and infrastructure projects.