CMS has a multi-office strategy in Latin America with other offices, particularly London, linking into the regional practice. In Latin America itself, the firm has offices in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. The Latin America team has an excellent record in acquisition financings, along with project finance and receivables-based credit agreements. It represents a range of regional banks and financial institutions, as well as international lenders (including multilateral development banks), corporate borrowers, and financial sponsors. Enrique Vergara was promoted to the partnership in Santiago in April 2024, where he works alongside the highly rated Jorge Allende Destuet. Miguel Viale is a key figure in Lima, with Giancarlo Schievenini having a strong reputation in Mexico City. Daniel Rodríguez is a standout practitioner in Bogota, along with Sergio Rodríguez-Azuero. Diego Peschiera and Fernando De Cárcer have left the firm.
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Key clients
- AKA Bank
- Banco Aliado
- KKR
- OnNet Fibra
- IDB Invest
- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG)
- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (BLADEX)
- Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
- BBVA NoBanco Santander
- Banco Interamericano de Finanzas
Work highlights
Advised OnNet Fibra on M&A and financing matters related to the acquisition of the right to operate the existing fibre optic network of Claro and VTR, comprising the primary fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and distribution networks, and the primary fibre optic network for P2P services.
Advised the Inter-American Development Corporation (IDB Invest) in connection with a syndicated sustainable/green senior secured loan (with a $53m tranche and a COP$60bn tranche), granted to Finanzauto.