Milbank has remained at the forefront of energy and infrastructure projects and transactions in Latin America. Beyond its traditional forte of project finance, the team now covers a broader variety of matters in the energy and infrastructure sphere, notably M&A transactions, private equity investments and acquisition financings. The firm’s focus on private equity and financial sponsors has paid considerable dividends, providing the Latin America team with a sizeable market share of the largest energy and infrastructure engagements in the region. It continues to advise a range of lenders and European project sponsors. Operating across the entire Latin America region, the firm has an impressive mix of work in the renewable energy and power, oil and gas, transportation infrastructure, and mining and metals sectors. Jaime Ramirez is co-head of the Latin America team and has led the team’s growth in digital infrastructure projects. Roland Estevez is another key member of the team with an impressive background in renewable energy, telecoms and digital infrastructure, and transport infrastructure. Alec Borisoff has a global outlook and is fundamental to the firm’s presence in Latin America mining and metals transactions. Daniel Bartfeld is chair of the global project, energy and infrastructure finance group and remains heavily focused on Latin America, particularly for private equity investors. Carolina Walther-Meade is another hugely experienced practitioner in Latin America energy and infrastructure transactions. All named individuals are based in New York.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Jaime Ramirez is an excellent lawyer. He has a commercial (not academic) focus. I enjoy working with him and his team.'
- 'Fantastic execution team, with strong experience in project finance in Latin America, in most countries in the region. Focus on finding middle ground negotiation points in credit agreements to ensure closing on time.'
- 'Jaime Ramirez is an outstanding partner at Milbank. Strong PF background and capabilities to solve difficult legal points when they come up in the negotiations.'
Key clients
- Blackrock
- Actis
- Banistmo
- Natixis
- Niagara Energy
- BNP Paribas
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Societe Generale
- Saavi Energia
- United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Lumina Capital Management
Work highlights
Advised the lenders and hedge coordinator in connection with the acquisition by the Mexican Government of 12 CCGT power plants with almost 8,500MW installed power and the 103MW La Venta III wind park owned by Spanish energy group Iberdrola.
Advised Lumina Capital Management in connection with the refinancing of New Fortress Energy's business in Brazil, which comprises an integrated portfolio of LNG terminals and downstream gas/power projects.
Advised a consortium of international lenders in connection with the $2.5bn financing of an expansion of the Centinela copper mine in Chile.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alec Borisoff
Roland Estevez
Jaime Ramirez
Carolina Walther-Meade
Practice head
Dan Bartfeld; Jaime Ramirez
