A&O Shearman's large Latin America team is the combination of the landmark merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The combined group has extensive experience in renewable energy, conventional power, infrastructure and mining projects. More recently it has experienced further growth in energy transition and digital infrastructure projects. The team has strong connections to a mix of sponsors, developers, project companies and lenders (including commercial banks and development finance institutions). Cynthia Urda Kassis is global co-head of energy, natural resources and infrastructure and leads the mining sector group; she recently led the team that advised El Espino on the financing of its copper mining project and processing facilities in the Coquimbo region of Chile. Dorina Yessios is US head of energy, natural resources and infrastructure, and is building the firm’s presence in digital infrastructure projects, along with other infrastructure and power matters; she led the group that advised EdgeConneX on the upsizing and expansion of its data centre financing with Natixis as lender. Washington DC-based Sami Mir is co-head of the Latin America industry group and is a pivotal figure for the team’s representation of multilateral agencies and export credit agencies. Augusto Ruiloba, a Peru native who is dual qualified in Peru and New York, is an emerging talent, as is Robert O’Leary, who was promoted into the partnership ranks in 2023 and has led a number of major projects in the renewable energy, energy transition and transportation sectors. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Clifford Chance remains a major force in Latin American projects and energy matters, building on its experience in representing a large number of investment banks, commercial banks, development finance institutions and export credit agencies. It has achieved a leading position in loan financings, project bonds and hybrid financings in Colombia, Peru, and Paraguay. It has led the field in 4G and 5G toll-road financings and refinancings in Colombia. The return of Gianluca Bacchiocchi to the New York office from Latham & Watkins LLP in March 2025 is a major boost; Bacchiocchi has a major focus on the Latin America energy and infrastructure sectors, bringing decades of experience in project finance, acquisition finance and hybrid financing structures. Fabricio Longhin is co-head of the firm’s Latin America group and has an outstanding record in infrastructure projects in Colombia and throughout the region, along with renewable energy projects in multiple jurisdictions. Jessica Springsteen is an increasingly prominent practitioner in renewable energy and energy transition projects in Latin America, along with Madrid-based José Guardo, who is also making a greater impression in the market. Counsel Alberto Haito has led a number of the firm’s key engagements in Latin America, while Patricio Abal also impresses at the counsel level. Lori Ann Bean provides further experience in power and renewables projects in Latin America. New York-based Hugo Triaca covers capital markets transactions and financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while fellow New York partner Mariana Estévez is also noted for hybrid financings. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.

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.

White & Case LLP remains a dominant force in projects and energy matters in Latin America. With links to the region through its Houston, Miami, New York, São Paulo, Mexico City, Madrid and Washington DC offices, it has a substantial client base and pipeline of significant engagements. The firm remains at the forefront of renewable and sustainable energy, including wind, solar, energy storage and liquefied natural gas projects, and has led the field in green hydrogen projects across the region. Native Spanish speaker Carlos Viana has worked on major Latin America infrastructure, natural resource, industrial, and energy projects for over 30 years; he has advised on a series of large-scale renewable energy, digital infrastructure and mining projects in recent times. Head of project development and finance for the Americas, Sean Goldstein remains noted for his expertise in drafting and negotiating project documents, including construction arrangements and financing agreements; he has strong links to major client IDB Invest, among others. New York-based Thomas Pate has emerged as a prominent figure in energy and infrastructure financings throughout Latin America, particularly renewable energy projects. New York’s Raffaele Turco is another emerging name in the team with a background in power, energy and infrastructure projects with notable experience in construction contracts. Sao Paulo partner John Anderson is a key figure for Brazil projects, while Washington DC partner Martin Menski is rated for agency-driven project financings. Counsel Ana Maria Arias is another key team member. Named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise.

King & Spalding continues to build on its elevated standing in the energy transition and LNG sectors, along with infrastructure, oil and gas; it is also making an impression in digital infrastructure projects. The team is praised for its ‘decisive approach, creativity and constructive attitude‘. The Latin America team benefits from the presence of experienced project development, project finance, acquisition finance and M&A practitioners, among others. Key markets include Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Central America. In Miami, leading name Fradyn Suárez and newly-elected partner Jessica Mendoza have further developed the firm’s presence among sponsor/developer groups, and structuring banks and lenders, and have worked alongside Abu Dhabi’s Dan Feldman to play a pivotal role in low carbon molecule (hydrogen) projects, including in Brazil and Peru. The Latin America team is also noted for floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO), and other offshore projects across the region. Washington DC-based James Bowe has an outstanding record in LNG projects across Latin America. Houston partner Scott Greer is a construction specialist often having an integral role in the firm’s oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, power and mining projects in the region. David Lang moved in house in December 2024.

Latham & Watkins LLP has carved out a significant market share of Latin America energy and infrastructure projects and other transactions. Its close links to sponsors, developers, institutional investors, lenders, private equity funds, governments and other borrowers. Many of its team members come from the Latin America region, or are fluent Spanish or Portuguese speakers. Within the energy and infrastructure sector, it frequently advises on project finance, acquisition finance and M&A transactions, and is further recognised for hybrid financing structures. It continues to make a further impression in energy transition projects including carbon sequestration. In the infrastructure space, the Latin America team worked on the landmark securitisation structure comprising a multi-tranche series of notes issued by Panama Infrastructure Receivable Purchaser to finance the construction of the 4th Bridge over the Panama Canal. New York partner Guido Liniado is a native Spanish speaker and has nearly 20 years’ experience in Latin America energy and infrastructure transactions, including project finance, project bonds, securitisation and hybrid financings. Washington DC-based Carlos Ardila is further noted for Latin America project finance and energy M&A. Gianluca Bacchiocchi left the firm in March 2025.

Norton Rose Fulbright has extensive links to Latin America, not least through its large Sao Paulo and Mexico City offices. The firm also has Latin America-facing teams in New York, Washington DC, Houston and many other offices. Many in the Latin America team have native fluency in Spanish and Portuguese, handling significant projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, México, Peru and jurisdictions throughout the region. The firm continues to impress on a range of energy and infrastructure projects, including large-scale transport and power infrastructure, renewable energy, energy transition and other sustainability-focused projects. New York-based native Spanish speaker Raquel Bierzwinsky (who is dual qualified in New York and Mexico), is an established leader in energy, infrastructure and mining transactions in Latin America, including in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and throughout the region. Washington DC’s Jeremy Hushon is a key partner for representing development banks and ECAs in Latin America financings, particularly in relation to renewable energy projects. Also in Washington DC, Marissa Leigh Alcala is rated for energy projects in the region. Daniel Spencer has an outstanding record in infrastructure, renewable energy and energy transition projects; he recently advised Consorcio Panamá Cuarto Puente on the $1.42bn project financing for the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal. Caspar Davey and José Cobeña, who was promoted to partner level in 2024, are also key team members. Named individuals are based in Sao Paulo unless stated otherwise. Sarah Devine has left the firm.

Paul Hastings LLP has a core team of highly rated Latin America energy and infrastructure specialists. With strong links to lenders and project sponsors, it is active in matters throughout the region. Building on the firm’s record in traditional energy and infrastructure projects, including major toll road projects in Colombia and energy transmission projects in Peru, it is making a further impression in energy transition and digital infrastructure matters, including green hydrogen matters, battery storage and distributed generation projects. Gregory Tan is co-chair of the infrastructure and energy practice, and has an extensive background in Latin America projects, including recent renewable energy matters in Chile. Alexandro Padrés is at the forefront of renewable energy projects in Mexico, Peru, Chile and throughout Latin America. Having steadily built his reputation in the market, Thomas Sines is now leading the team in multiple headline projects across the region, including desalination plants and airport and toll road infrastructure. Bruna Rey is a key associate, covering a mix of infrastructure, power, and oil-and-gas projects in the region. All named individuals are based in New York.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has a prestigious history in Latin America energy matters, including project development and finance, along with M&A, joint-ventures and foreign direct investments. The firm is noted for oil and gas, LNG, and power (including renewables), and has an especially strong record in Mexico. Carlos Solé has a background in Mexico’s energy sector and is further rated for Latin America-wide LNG and renewable energy projects. San Francisco-based Dino Barajas has focused on Latin America power and renewables projects for many years, with an especially strong record in Mexico. Veronica Relea joined the New York office from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP in March 2024, providing further senior expertise in energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. David Jetter is another LNG specialist with a background in Latin America projects. Named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.

DLA Piper LLP (US)'s rapid expansion of its Latin America team in the region itself and across the US offices, is paying real dividends. With Latin America-based practitioners frequently teaming up with colleagues in the US, it now represents an impressive number of private equity-backed sponsors, along with other multinational project sponsors and corporates. The firm’s growing US-based team is building the wider Latin America group’s standing with commercial banks, private lenders and MLAs. With its presence in Puerto Rico and a large contingent of Puerto Rican practitioners, it has developed a close connection to LUMA Energy, resulting in a large number of engagements, including the P3 transaction for the management and operation of the transmission and distribution system of the state-owned electric utility. The team is also a growing force in the Dominican Republic, where it has worked on a series of projects as well as a number of energy and infrastructure M&A transactions. New York-based Margarita Oliva Sainz de Aja is co-leader of the US-Latam finance practice and has a strong background in project finance for multilateral agencies, ECAs, commercial banks and sponsors. Located in New York and Miami, Robert da Silva Ashley is co-leader of the US-Latam finance, energy, infrastructure and P3 groups, and is widely recognised for his experience in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. San Juan’s Miriam Figueroa is pivotal to the firm’s work in Puerto Rico infrastructure projects, power purchase agreements and public-private partnerships.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has an established record in energy and infrastructure M&A, private equity investments and projects. It represents a significant number of energy and infrastructure businesses, developers and project sponsors, and private equity and financial investors. It has continued to advise private equity houses and infrastructure funds on a series of major acquisitions in Latin America. Chair of the Latin America practice, Tomer Pinkusiewicz has a prestigious background in private equity investments, project bonds and infrastructure financings, most notably representing private equity funds and project sponsors, though also a range of lenders. Marwan Azzi specialises in advising private equity houses and infrastructure funds in Latin America infrastructure investments and acquisitions; he led the team that advised I Squared Capital (and its portfolio company Nautilus Energy Partners) on the sale Guatemalan electricity distributor Energuate (a subsidiary of Latin American power platform Inkia Energy) to Threelands Energy, a UK renewable energy provider. Toren Murphy and Anita Girdhari are also experienced figures in Latin America transportation infrastructure projects. All named individuals are based in New York.

Greenberg Traurig LLP has a primary focus on renewable energy (especially solar) and energy transition projects, along with energy supply projects for data centres. Mexico, Colombia and Chile are key markets for the Latin America team. It is also active in LNG projects and EPC contracts for FPSOs. The firm has an impressive client base, which includes a large number of renewable energy clients. Qualified in Chile and New York, Oscar Stephens is noted for capital markets offerings across the energy, infrastructure, utilities and transport sectors. Miami-based Robert Downing has extensive experience in renewable energy and energy transition projects, including solar facilities, net zero carbon energy projects, LNG projects and FPSO financings. Marc Rossell is co-chair of the Latin America practice, has a background in project bonds and frequently advises on capital markets offerings for energy and infrastructure businesses. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a long trajectory in Latin America and has strong connections to the region through its New York, London, Paris and Madrid offices. It has an established background in oil and gas, mining and natural resources; Chile’s mining sector and the oil and gas segment in Brazil have long been areas of focus for the group. It now has a growing presence in renewables and energy transition matters; green hydrogen is one area of particular expansion for the team. The Latin America practice remains noted for its DFI-related work, particularly for the IFC and IDB; it advised IFC and IDB Invest on their project financing to a subsidiary of Allkem to support the development of Sal de Vida, a greenfield lithium operation in the province of Catamarca, Argentina. New York partner Edward Dougherty has a background in Brazil and the wider Latin America region, particularly in offshore oil and gas. London based William Breeze continues to focus on financings in the extractive and commodities sectors, while Paris-based Michaël Armandou has extensive experience in Latin America projects for French clients. Madrid-based of counsel Luis Clouet, is admitted to practice in New York and Argentina, and is becoming a key member of the Latin America team.

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.

Mayer Brown has stood out for its focus on Latin America energy and infrastructure over many decades. It continues to land sizeable engagements in many of the traditional sectors, such as power generation and transport infrastructure, and has achieved further growth in energy transition projects. The firm has demonstrated a solid record in various project financings, project and infrastructure bonds, and hybrid and securitisation-driven financings. It advises a mix of lenders and project sponsors. Washington DC’s Christopher Erckert has a long history of working on Latin America projects with an emphasis on energy and infrastructure financing, development, and restructuring of conventional and renewable power generation, water and transport sectors. Chicago-based Douglas Doetsch is another experienced transport infrastructure financing expert, while Washington DC partner Gabriela Sakamoto is another Latin America specialist with an emphasis on energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Colombia native Juan Pablo Moreno is experienced in projects and transactions across the region and Houston’s Gabriel Salinas focuses on energy transition, infrastructure, renewables and power; while Chicago-based Nathan Galer is playing an increasingly prominent role in Latin America renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. Since the conclusion of research, Erckert has left the firm.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a broad-based focus on the Latin America energy sector (including power and renewables) along with an established background in oil-and-gas transactions and projects. It is also noted for telecoms infrastructure matters. The Latin America practice continues to advise a range of oil-and-gas companies, several state-owned enterprises, private equity investors and financial institutions. Mexico and Brazil have historically stood out as the team’s primary jurisdictions, though it has experience of multiple jurisdictions across the region. Felipe Alice is admitted to practice in Brazil, New York, Texas, and England and Wales, and is recognised for his extensive experience in Brazil and Mexico oil-and-gas, power and renewables matters. A native of Bolivia and co-chair of the Latin America team, John Crespo is a hugely experienced Latin America specialist, particularly in relation to oil-and-gas transactions and projects. Humberto Padilla Gonzalez has an impressive presence in Mexico oil-and-gas transactions, while Washington DC’s Ulises Pin is noted for telecoms infrastructure matters. New York-based Thomas Mellor is co-chair of the Latin America group and brings further project finance expertise to the team. Named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.

Sidley Austin LLP has a blossoming reputation in energy and infrastructure projects, along with M&A transactions. Its global reputation, commitment to Latin America, and strength in the energy sector brings it a steady flow of top engagements. The firm has a strong record with project sponsors, strategic investors, and private equity and infrastructure funds. Along with its background in oil-and-gas projects in Brazil and Mexico, the Latin America-facing team is also making a further impression in renewables and energy transition, including hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG). Moreover, the firm has worked on a series of investments in mining and digital infrastructure projects. Brian Bradshaw is a senior name in oil and gas, along with renewables and energy transition projects; he led the team that represented CNOOC International on its acquisition of a 5% participating interest in the production-sharing contract relating to the Búzios oilfield in the Santos Basin pre-salt area, Brazil. Timothy Chandler is noted for private equity investments in energy and infrastructure assets, while native Spanish speaking counsel Eduardo Marquez Certucha is another key member of the team.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has established itself as a leader in Latin America for digital infrastructure projects and transactions, including data centres and telecoms infrastructure. The Latin America team has a prolific record in major economies such as Brazil, Chile and Colombia, along with smaller jurisdictions including Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Private equity houses and financial investors account for many of the team’s primary clients, along with digital infrastructure businesses, energy corporates, and banks and financial institutions. Gabriel Silva has made a considerable impact on the firm’s Latin America practice, since joining in late-2023, particularly with his focus on digital infrastructure transactions, including data centres, telecoms towers and fibre networks. Juan Naveira provides further expertise in Latin America project finance. Both individuals are based in New York.

Sao Paulo-based Stephen Hood & Partners is a finance boutique with a primary focus on Brazil and broader Latin America project finance. It provides both New York and English law expertise from its two partners. The firm has close links to Brazilian banks and the Brazil operations of international banks. It has also built its connections to private credit lenders and is well-known amongst Brazilian and Latin American corporates in the energy, infrastructure and other sectors. The firm’s partners have an extensive background in oil and gas, energy and infrastructure projects. Stephen Hood is one of the most experienced project finance specialists operating in the Latin America market, having spent more than 20 years in Sao Paulo, and previously working as a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Clifford Chance. New York-qualified Rebecca Roman is another project finance specialist who has spent much of her career in Sao Paulo.

Winston & Strawn LLP is best known for renewable energy, energy transition and transport infrastructure projects throughout Latin America. It is also moving into the digital infrastructure segment. The Latin America team works with a range of Spanish and US-based developers and project sponsors, along with a number of Chilean and Mexican corporates. With its sizeable Latin America team and further expertise across its US-based offices, the firm has extensive expertise in project development, financing, construction and operation. A fluent Spanish speaker having spent 13 years in Madrid and two years in Mexico City, Miami based Richard Puttré is chair of the projects practice for Latin America and the Caribbean; he splits his focus between US and Latin America-based matters. Chair of the Latin America and Caribbean practice, Talbert Navia has extensive experience in energy and infrastructure transactions and financings. Claude Serfilippi is another key member of the Latin America team with a background in energy and infrastructure matters, including renewable energy and green projects. Sao Paulo’s Rodrigo Carvalho is rated for Brazil energy deals. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Akin has maintained a substantial presence in oil and gas, renewables and mining projects, while achieving further growth in energy transition matters. Teams in Houston, New York, Washington DC and London provide a multi-office focus on Latin America. The practice group continues to be especially well known for upstream oil-and-gas transactions in Mexico. London partner Daniel Walsh has a background in energy and mining transactions in Latin America, while Matthew Kapinos is co-head of the projects and energy transition practice alongside Ikenna Emehelu in New York. Counsel Eduardo Canales specialises in the upstream, midstream and oilfield services sectors in Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.

Arnold & Porter's lengthy history in Latin America has provided a platform for a growing practice in energy and infrastructure. It has worked on multiple investments in large renewables projects in Brazil and achieved further growth in public-private partnership financing transactions involving bridges, airport expansions, toll roads and metro projects. It remains known for its expertise in projects supported by structured finance and securitisation transactions, including future-flow diversified payment rights (DPR) deals. Its close links to sovereign governments and quasi-sovereign entities, along with development banks, provides it with a steady flow of prestigious engagements. New York’s Chris Willott has an extensive record in project financings in Brazil and across Latin America. Washington DC-based Whitney Debevoise and Gregory Harrington frequently advise sovereign governments and other sovereign entities on major infrastructure projects, including the Republic of Panama and the country's Ministry of Economy and Finance on the financing of the construction of the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal.

CMS‘s multiple offices in Latin America, coupled with its global focus on energy, climate change, infrastructure and projects, brings it a wealth of engagements in the region. Green hydrogen and other energy transition projects are a growth area for the firm. It has offices in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, along with a presence in São Paulo. Operating across the energy sector (including oil and gas, electricity and renewables), the firm is also active in the mining arena. It represents numerous energy multinationals and has close links to government entities. Among a number of headline deals for the Latin America group, a multi-office team advised GeoPark on its bid for Repsol’s assets in Colombia. Ted Rhodes heads the Latin America and Brazil desks in the London office, having led the Rio de Janeiro office for 14 years; he remains active in oil and gas, renewable energy and mining projects in the region, recently advising Eneva on the charter of a floating storage unit to support its operations and LNG stock management at its gas hub located in Sergipe, Brazil.

 

Cuatrecasas has an extensive record in energy and infrastructure projects throughout Latin America. Through its offices in Bogota, Mexico City, Lima and Santiago, together with Latin America-facing practitioners in Madrid, New York and other international offices, it has deep experience and a major commitment to the region. The firm has a background in public infrastructure projects and large-scale project financings. It is widely recognised for its expertise in renewable energy and has worked on sizeable transport infrastructure initiatives, including 5G toll roads in Colombia, along with waste-to-fuel plants and other sustainability-focused projects. It has close links to a range of lenders, developers and project sponsors. Madrid partner Carlos Lasarte is a project finance specialist and has a particularly strong record in Peru, Colombia and Chile. The firm has multiple specialists in its Latin America offices, including Manuel Quinche in Bogota, Aldo Reggiardo in Lima and León López in Mexico City.

Proskauer Rose LLP has a core Latin America team, based across its Sao Paulo and New York offices, with a background in energy, natural resources, telecoms, waste treatment and infrastructure. The group has extensive experience in project development, project finance, along with energy and infrastructure investments and disposals. The Latin America team continues to represent a number of international energy businesses that have assets in Latin America. Head of the Sao Paulo office Antonio Piccirillo is an experienced figure in Latin America project finance, including financings linked to power and renewables assets. New York-based Daniel Ganitsky is co-head of the global private equity and M&A group and has a history of energy and infrastructure deals in Latin America. Sao Paulo’s Fábio Yamada is also noted for investments by financial sponsors. Former Latin America head Carlos Martinez has retired.