Mayer Brown has a broad-based Latin America capital markets practice covering equity, equity-linked, and debt offerings, and ranges from structured finance and securitisation to high-yield and investment grade bonds, medium and short-term notes, private placements and project bonds. It has an exceptional record in diversified payment rights (DPR) and other future flow securitisations. Best known for its connections to financial institutions as placement agents, underwriters and dealers, it also represents a multitude of issuers. The Latin America team has extensive geographic coverage and has a sizeable focus on Brazil through its association with Tauil & Chequer Advogados. Chicago-based Douglas Doetsch and Juan Pablo Moreno , who is licensed to practice in Colombia and the US, are noted for diversified payment rights transactions, and fund raisings connected to infrastructure projects. David Bakst also has a substantial focus on Latin America, including both equity and debt offerings, especially follow-on equity offerings in Brazil. Los Angeles-based Milena Muradian was promoted to counsel level in 2024 and is admitted to practice in New York and Brazil. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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‘Mayer Brown is a well-known law firm, especially in capital markets. They are always up to date with the latest developments in the sector and their partners are present in transactions.’
‘Mayer Brown's practice offers unique capabilities like coverage in many different jurisdictions. This is a very important feature for cross-border transactions. Senior lawyers are always available and actively participate on key discussions, structuring and drafting. ’
‘I would like to give special mention to Milena Muradian, counsel of at the Los Angeles office.'
- 'I've been involved in several capital markets transactions, and Mayer Brown is always my first choice.'
Work highlights
Counsel to Banco Santander, as underwriter, on a $125m offering of of dollar-denominated diversified payment rights (DPRs) by Banco del Pacífico.
Represented BBVA Peru in the issuance of notes worth $300m and the launch of a concurrent tender offer to buy back existing debt.
Represented the underwriters in Iguatemi's R$720m reais ($139m) follow-on offering, the proceeds of which were used to fund the acquisition of a local retail complex.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Douglas Doetsch; David Bakst