A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman's Latin America banking and finance practice is the product of two strong legacy teams from Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, following the merger of the two in 2024. The combined firm now has a breadth of senior talent in banking and finance that is unmatched by the rest of the market, and has furthered its reputation in renewable energy, conventional power, infrastructure and mining financings. Moreover, it continues to lead the market in energy transition and renewable energy, and represents an impressive range of commercial lenders and multilateral agencies (MLAs) such as International Finance Corporation and IDB Invest. Denise Grant is co-head of the Latin America group and has an outstanding record in acquisition finance, corporate loans and restructurings across key jurisdictions such as Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, Chile, Peru and Brazil. Dorina Yessios is US head of the energy, natural resources and infrastructure practice, and has a long track record in Latin America financings, particularly in digital infrastructure, infrastructure and power. Washington DC-based Sami Mir is co-head of the Latin America group and has close connections to influential MLAs, along with export credit agencies (ECAs) and commercial lenders. Todd Koretzky and Alexandra de Padua provide further senior expertise in leveraged finance and syndicated loans, both having a significant focus on Latin America. Dual qualified in New York and Peru, Augusto Ruiloba has advised clients in a series of recent landmark financings, while Robert O’Leary is another key partner. All named figures are based in New York unless stated otherwise.