Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP remains a prominent player in bilateral and syndicated loans in Brazil, along with having a potent bondholder debt restructuring practice in Latin America. Private placement-driven financings are another growing element of the practice. It represents major banks such as HSBC in lending transactions, insurance companies in private placement financings (particularly in Mexico), and creditors in restructuring transactions.  New clients include Cerberus Capital Management and Credit Suisse. It recently advised Cerberus and JP Morgan Chase on a structured financing investment for payroll-lender Bayport Colombia. Co-chair of the Latin America practice Thomas Mellor is noted for bank lending and restructurings; he has a long history with HSBC. Timothy DeSieno is a leading name in sovereign debt financings and restructurings, often representing the creditors. Hartford partner Daniel Papermaster is the key figure for private placement financings. Houston’s Felipe Alice is noted for Brazil financings and restructurings, and previously practised as a local lawyer in the jurisdiction.