Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP has continued to expand its presence in financings, financial services and fintech. Its sizeable team, located primarily in New York, Miami and Sao Paulo, brings extensive expertise to the market. From its large Miami office, the firm is at the forefront of advising fintech businesses in Latin America. The Miami team is also rated for cryptocurrencies, blockchain and digital assets, along with general financial-services regulatory issues. Moreover, the firm’s large corporate client base in Latin America frequently requires financing advice. Brazil, Mexico and Chile are prime markets for the financing side of the practice. The vastly experienced Talbert Navia leads the Latin America team from New York and has a background in multiple areas, including financings. New York's Claude Serfilippi is noted for capital markets, securitisations, future flow transactions, and other structured financing transactions. Carl Fornaris is co-chair of the financial services group and co-chair of the digital assets and blockchain technology team, maintaining a strong focus on Latin America. Los Angeles partner Francisco Flores has had a significant role in developing the firm’s Latin America finance and structured finance practice. Rodrigo Carvalho is managing partner of the Sao Paulo office, has strong connections to international and regional lenders, and has a major presence in corporate and project financings, including green and sustainability-linked financings. Chair of the projects practice, Richard Puttré is a big name in project finance, especially in the renewables and infrastructure sectors. Named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise.