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.
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Testimonials
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'Juan Francisco Méndez, Juan Naveira and Todd Crider are all outstanding.'
Key clients
- Agro Vision Corp.
- Banco do Brasil
Work highlights
Represented Grupo Monge in a term loan facility arranged by Panama’s Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLADEX), the proceeds of which will be used to refinance existing debt and to support the growth of the group's financing services.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Todd Crider; Grenfel Calheiros; Juan Francisco Méndez; Juan Naveira; Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso; Borja Marcos; Gabriel Silva