Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a global force in capital markets and this remains particularly evident in Latin America where it represents a multitude of issuers and underwriters in offerings across the region; it has especially strong connections to Latin American issuers. The firm has committed considerable senior expertise to its Sao Paulo office and concurrently maintains a substantial Latin America-focused team in New York. Every year, it consistently wins a significant market share of Latin America equity and debt offerings. Brazil and Mexico have traditionally been its primary markets, though it has extensive geographic coverage. Splitting his time between New York and Sao Paulo, Manuel Garciadiaz heads the Latin America practice and is widely acclaimed as a leading name in capital markets offerings, including IPOs, high-yield debt, exchange offers and liability management. Also Sao Paulo and New York-based, Maurice Blanco is co-head of the global capital markets practice and another outstanding practitioner in Latin America offerings, both for issuers and underwriters. Pedro Bermeo is an emerging talent, now frequently leading many of the team’s key deals. Hillary Coleman is also making an impression. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.