BLP counsels a range of leading financial services clients, ranging from local banks to large international development banks, on high-profile cross-border capital markets transactions. This includes a significant sovereign debt management transaction in 2024, the largest in the nation’s history. Practice head Zygmunt Brett is a versatile capital markets practitioner, who regularly engages in loan transactions and debt transactions. Director José Góchez is key for loan financing in the telecoms and aviation sectors, particularly project finance. Additionally, Mariana Nóchez is key for loan financing assistance, for which the wider group is well known, including assistance with documentation and associate Andrea Melara is a multidisciplinary practitioner who is key for regulatory matters, and due diligence of financial transactions in compliance with local regulation.
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- 'They are excellent lawyers. Highly recommended.'
‘They are excellent at responding in a timely manner and providing correct advice.'
Key clients
- BofA Securities
- Bancolombia and a pool of banks
- Bain Capital
- FMO and IDB Invest.
- Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala / Banco Agrícola
- FMO
- IFC
- DFC
- CAF
Work highlights
Advising DFC and CAF on a historic debt conversion to conserve El Salvador’s watersheds.
Advised BofA Securities on the Republic of El Salvador’s $1bn issuance, including 9.25% notes due 2030 and variable interest notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
José Góchez
Practice head
Zygmunt Brett