Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a sizeable team of true Latin America specialists based across its New York and Sao Paulo offices. Banking and finance transactions are central to the Latin America practice with it continuing to represent major international banks (such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase), regional banks, private equity funds, private credit and alternative lenders, along with a range of Latin American borrowers. The practice ranges from syndicated loans and acquisition financings, to structured export financings, securitisations transactions, project finance and out-of-court restructurings. Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico are key markets for the team. Juan Francisco Méndez is a senior member of the practice with an active presence in syndicated loans and acquisition financings. Juan Naveira is close to a number of leading banks and private equity funds. Both partners are based in New York.