Milbank

Milbank's longstanding commitment to Latin America has provided a platform for a thriving capital markets practice. Much of the practice centres on energy and infrastructure-related transactions, a case in point being its advice to Saavi Energía on its inaugural $1.1bn bond offering. The Latin America team has extensive geographic coverage, from Mexico through to Colombia, Peru and Argentina. The firm has an established record in high yield, investment-grade, project bonds, corporate bonds and liability management transactions, along with IPOs and other equity offerings. The Latin America team is primarily known for its advice to initial purchasers and underwriters in large and complex deals, though it does also represent issuers on a regular basis. Marcelo Mottesi is chair of the corporate finance and securities group, and is co-head of the Latin America team, having focused on the region for many years. Carlos Albarracin is another prominent partner with an exceptional background in finance and capital markets deals throughout Latin America. Special counsels Andres Osornio Ocaranza and Gonzalo Guitart are additional Latin America specialists, along with Sao Paulo partners Tobias Stirnberg and Fabiana Sakai. Leading name Adam Brenneman significantly reinforced the team in May 2025, when he joined from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.