Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has an extensive record in Latin America energy and infrastructure projects, which has been given additional impetus as a result of its flourishing relationships with multilateral development banks, non-bank financial institutions and investment corporations, such as IDB Invest. It also has a focus on the telecoms and digital infrastructure sectors and a lengthy background in subsea fibre optic cable projects. The firm has an impressive record in Central America, Colombia, Chile and multiple Latin American jurisdictions, with teams based in n New York, Washington DC, Houston and Miami forming a core Latin America group that has a wealth of senior expertise. Fernando Alonso is chair of the Latin America group and is hugely experienced in energy projects and M&A. Washington DC-based Vera Rechsteiner and Alejandro Silva frequently advise IDB Invest and other multilateral development banks and investment corporations on Latin America projects, as does Uriel Mendieta who is further noted for his experience in digital infrastructure projects. Andrej Micovic is another key partner, while Washington DC associate James Channing (dual qualified in New York and Chile), often serves as a vital team member on many of the firm’s top Latin America matters. Named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise. Fernando Margarit left the firm in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘They have significant experience in financing middle-market projects in Latin America, as well as in syndicated financing with multilateral institutions and other financiers other than commercial banks. They offer excellent value for money, which helps make middle-market financing viable, which would otherwise be very difficult to structure and negotiate due to legal costs.’
‘They are experienced, bilingual lawyers with extensive networks, knowledgeable about the region, and the relevant aspects of legal negotiations with our clients. Vera Rechsteiner, Alejandro Silva, and James Channing.'
‘Excellent response and knowledge of the Chilean market.’
‘Very good professionals.’
Key clients
- Inter-American Investment Corporation
- International Finance Corporation
- Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (Autonomous Port Executive Commission) (CEPA)
- Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI)
- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG)
- Blue Orange Capital
- Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO)
- Proparco - Groupe Agence Française de Développement
- Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), Republic of El Salvador
Work highlights
Represented CEPA and the Republic of El Salvador in the structuring, drafting and negotiation of relevant contracts to create a Sociedad de Empresa Mixta (mixed economy enterprise) to further develop, finance, operate and maintain two existing maritime ports.
Advised the Inter-American Investment Corporation, Development Finance Institute and the Dutch Development Finance Institution on a $56.4m secured debt financing to Energía Turística for the design, development, financing, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of a green-field solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant and a battery energy storage system (BESS) in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
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
Fernando Alonso