Linklaters LLP has an established record in representing financial institutions and corporates in financings under New York law. It is noted for corporate financings, acquisition finance, project and infrastructure finance, and trade finance. The team is also active in US private placements to finance energy and infrastructure projects in Latin America, and is further recognised for its diversified payments rights transactions expertise. The department advises many of the leading bank lenders involved in the region, along with a growing cohort of private credit funds and alternative credit providers. Michael Bassett is a banking partner in New York with a major focus on the Latin America region, particularly energy and infrastructure-related financings. Conrado Tenaglia is co-head of the Latin America team and provides extensive Latin America expertise and contacts. Sao Paulo partner Matthew Poulter has a background in bilateral, syndicated and structured credit facilities, and infrastructure finance transactions. Alejandro Gordano has left the firm. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise
Testimonials
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‘Linklaters has the particularity of providing comprehensive advice to the client, facilitating the relationship and minimising response times. Unlike other international firms, for Latam clients they provide a service in which the client does not have to deal with other teams, but they internally manage that and provide the complete solution. Response times are excellent and both legal and market knowledge is a plus.’
‘Conrado Tenaglia has experience, market and strategic vision that are tremendously valuable. These are lawyers who provide creative solutions and alternatives in complex financing and issuances.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Banco do Brasil
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Santander in connection with a $296m committed letter of credit facility provided to YPF.
- Advised Hortifrut in connection with a $150m term loan facility provided under an unsecured term loan agreement.