Freshfields

Freshfields has numerous multinational clients that frequently engage in Latin America transactions. The firm has also attracted a series of major Latin American businesses as clients such as América Móvil, Fomento Economico Mexicano (FEMSA) and GPS Participações e Empreendimentos; it recently advised FEMSA on the sale of its refrigeration and foodservice equipment operations to Mill Point Capital Partners. Investments and disposals by private equity houses and financial investors are another key element of the Latin America-facing practice. The New York office is also active in Latin America-focused fund formation. Paul Humphreys has extensive Latin America experience and represents a number of large businesses that are based in the region. Andrea Basham is also close to numerous Latin American clients, multinationals and financial sponsors. Counsel Enrique Dancausa is a pivotal member of the team, taking a lead role on many of the firm’s deals throughout Latin America. London partner Graham Watson is rated for Brazil deals, especially oil-and-gas transactions. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.