
Holland & Knight LLP has large and highly-credible Latin America practice, which includes a heavy diet of banking and finance engagements. It has an extensive record in corporate financings, project financings, and restructurings and insolvencies. The Latin America banking and finance team is especially known for syndicated loans, acquisition financings and project financings, along with structured finance and securitisations. Its clients include a long list of commercial lenders, ECAs, development banks, developers and corporate borrowers. Moreover, it has a thriving relationship with IDB Invest for which it has closed a series of financings across Latin America. New York-based Stephen Double's practice spans capital markets and debt finance, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance and structured finance. The highly experienced Norberto Quintana (based in New York and Washington DC) is rated for energy and infrastructure project financings, as is Lara Rios (New York and Miami), who is taking increasingly prominent roles in major deals. New York associate Maria De Bedout is also a key member of the team. Washington DC-based Tadeo Martinez joined the firm from Inter-American Development Bank in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘It delivers an excellent level of service.'
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Key clients
- Inter-American Investment Corp.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
Work highlights
Advised Mexico-based Internacional de Ceramica in connection with a $665m syndicated loan, which was divided into a $600m 18-month tranche and a $65m30-year revolving credit facility.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stephen Double; Norberto Quintana
Other key lawyers
Lara Rios; Maria De Bedout; Tadeo Martinez

