Paul Hastings LLP has assembled an impressive team over the past few years. Its dedicated Latin America group has extensive contacts and a fine record in the region. More recently, it has been able to leverage the expertise of colleagues in the US, particularly in energy transition and digital infrastructure, and apply this in Latin America projects. The team has worked on a series of battery storage and distributed generation projects, along with transmission projects, green hydrogen pilots, large-scale renewables projects and desalination infrastructure developments. It has also advised on LNG import terminals, gas-fired power plants and airports. The group typically advises an even split between lenders and sponsors. Gregory Tan is co-chair of the infrastructure and energy team, and maintains a strong focus on Latin America, including a number of recent projects in the Dominican Republic and Chile. Alexandro Padrés is another prominent name in Mexico and Latin America project financings, especially renewable energy, mining, digital infrastructure and desalination projects. Thomas Sines has emerged as an important member of the team, now leading many of its key matters. Associate Bruna Rey is also active in multiple Latin America projects. All named individuals are based in New York.
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Testimonials
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‘The Paul Hastings firm has a professional and competent team of lawyers. The Latin American practice is possibly the best among the firms.'
‘Without a doubt, Alexandro Padrés is one of the lawyers with the most experience and competence, always attentive to matters, empathetic with the client's needs, which is why he provides solutions and opinions that give legal certainty to transactions. His knowledge of Mexican law complements him.'
‘The Paul Hastings team is always at the forefront of knowledge of the energy sector, compared to other firms, it is undoubtedly one of the best in the legal advisory service and without a doubt the No.1 option on my part to comment with clients and banks.'
‘Attention and proactivity are the skills that undoubtedly stand out from the PH team above other firms.’
‘Great availability and transparency.’
Key clients
- Republic of Peru
- The AES Corporation
- BNP Paribas
- Citi
- Constructora Conconcreto
- Credit Agricole
- Deutsche Bank
- Haina Investment Co., Ltd.
- Lima Airport Partners
- MUFG
Work highlights
Represented the lenders in a $1.22bn term loan and delayed draw loan facility to finance Aligned Data Centers’ acquisition of ODATA from Patria Investments.
Advised the borrowers and sponsors on the financing of the preparation of studies, design, construction, operation, maintenance, land acquisition, environmental and social management and renovation of the existing infrastructure of a 145km toll road connecting Bogotá and Girardot in Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Thomas Sines
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Bruna Rey
Practice head
Gregory Tan