Arnold & Porter

Arnold & Porter's esteemed Latin America group is widely recognised for sovereign finance, including the financing of major infrastructure projects, although it has greatly expanded and diversified its banking and finance practice in recent years. The team has developed further prominence in corporate and agency lending, representing a range of commercial banks, agencies and multilaterals, borrowers and sponsors. It has also emerged as a force in derivatives, securitisations and structured finance, including diversified payment rights (DPR) transactions. The firm is further noted for representing sovereign states in connection with the restructuring and insolvency of local corporates. Gregory Harrington is a leading sovereign finance lawyer, who frequently advises Latin American banks on transactions and regulatory matters. New York’s Christopher Willott is an experienced banking and finance specialist with an extensive record in Latin America lending and project finance transactions. Whitney Debevoise is another immensely experienced sovereign finance specialist. Named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.