Milbank remains at the forefront of the capital markets space in Latin America. Marcelo Mottesi, chair of the firm’s corporate finance and securities group and co-head of the firm’s Latin American practice, has a strong track record advising domestic and foreign companies in the energy, financial services, telecoms, forestry, tech, and real estate spaces, among others, as well as US and international banks. With great experience handling Latin American transactions, Carlos Albarracin plays a key role in the team; he is noted particularly for his experience in the energy, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors. Andres Osornio Ocaranza regularly represents domestic and foreign companies, private equity firms, and banks on international capital markets and liability management transactions.  Gonzalo Guitart is also a key contact.
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Key clients

  • Metropolitan Municipality of Lima
  • Underwriters in connection with Banco de Crédito del Perú
  • Initial purchasers in connection with YPF Sociedad Anónima
  • Dealer managers and underwriters in connection with Ecopetrol S.A.
  • Valia Energía
  • 3R Petroleum e Participações S.A.
  • FS Indústria de Biocombustíveis S.A.
  • Underwriters, global coordinators and joint bookrunners in connection with Mexico Infrastructure Partners
  • Initial purchasers in connection with Antofagasta plc
  • Banco de Occidente S.A.

Lawyers

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Marcelo Mottesi

Practice head

Marcelo Mottesi; Carlos Albarracín

Other key lawyers

Andres Osornio Ocaranza; Gonzalo Guitart