Paul Hastings LLP’s global securities and capital markets practice has a strong presence throughout Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The team is jointly led by firm chair Frank Lopez alongside Eric Sibbitt and Colin Diamond; Diamond joined the firm in February 2024 from White & Case LLP, bringing with him considerable experience advising issuers and underwriters on US and international capital markets transactions, including registered equity offerings, private placements, and convertible bond offerings, as well as a strong reputation with Israeli companies. Grissel Mercado plays a leading role in the group, primarily working for financial institutions and corporate issuers in connection with debt and equity offerings in Latin America.
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Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Work highlights
Advised the initial purchasers and dealer managers in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by ENGIE Energia Chile S.A. of an aggregate principal amount of USD $500 million of 6.375% Green Senior Notes due 2034; as well as dealer managers in connection with the tender offer by ENGIE Energia Chile S.A. to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4.500% notes due 2025.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Frank Lopez; Colin Diamond; Eric Sibbitt
Other key lawyers
Grissel Mercado