Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

At Herbert Smith Freehills, London-based partner William Breeze’s Latin America banking and finance practice is principally centred on energy, infrastructure and mining financings. Indeed, the firm has a track record in oil-and-gas-sector financings (particularly in Brazil), and has gradually developed a significant presence in Chile’s mining sector. Moreover, it is increasingly recognised for energy-transition transactions, with Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia all among its primary markets. The practice represents a range of lenders and borrowers, has developed particular expertise in advising various Asian lenders on Latin America loans, and has also has cemented a strong connection with the IFC. Edward Dougherty is co-head of the Latin America group and leads the project finance group in New York; he to is particularly well known for his expertise in oil and gas financings.