Cuatrecasas’ multi-office strategy in Latin America continues to pay dividends. The offices in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru advise a range of financial institutions, funds and corporates on acquisition finance, project finance, trade finance, and refinancings and restructurings, among other matters. It is noted for Spanish law-governed financings and has landed a number of major restructuring engagements. Bogota partner Manuel Quinche leads the team and has a fine record in corporate lending, project finance and real estate finance. Santiago’s Roberto Guerrero V has impressed in the restructuring field and Lima partner Aldo Reggiardo is well regarded for project finance. Mexico City partner León López is another important figure in project finance; while Madrid partner Carlos Lasarte regularly advises on Spanish law financings in Latin America, notably advising Bancóldex on its Spanish law bilateral loan agreement with BBVA.
Key clients
- Bancóldex
- Interconexión Eléctrica (ISA)
Work highlights
- Advised Bancóldex on negotiating a bilateral loan agreement subject to Spanish law with BBVA.
- Advised Costa Verde Aeronáutica (as DIP lender) 0n providing financing for Latam Airlines in the US Chapter 11 proceedings and also on approving the restructuring plan for Latam Airlines Group.