Milbank

Milbank is a major force in energy and infrastructure finance with an unrivalled reputation in acquisition financings in Latin America, buoyed by the firm’s blossoming M&A and private equity practice in the region. It advised the joint lead arrangers on the $2.2bn syndicated bridge credit facility for Millicom International’s acquisition of the 45% interest in Tigo Guatemala previously owned by minority owners, and represented the lenders in the $200m financing for Grupo Lamosa’s $260m acquisition of the flat ceramic division of Grupo Roca.  Much of the growth in the practice centres on energy transition, renewables and digital infrastructure. It has achieved high levels of activity in Mexico, along with Chile, a key jurisdiction for many years, and Brazil, where it continues to be a key player in oil and gas financings. Colombia and Peru are also key jurisdictions for the team, which features a number of fluent and native Spanish speaking attorneys and a high degree of specialisation in the region. Carlos Albarracin is a key figure in bank finance and capital markets, building a fine reputation in acquisition finance and project finance. Jaime Ramirez and Roland Estevez have a major focus on Latin America energy and infrastructure finance, and have continued to elevate their reputations in recent years. Dan Bartfeld is chair of the global project, energy and infrastructure practice, is co-chair of the Latin America team and has a long history in headline and landmark Latin America financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Carolina Walther-Meade is another key partner in oil and gas, infrastructure, mining and energy project financings.