Baker McKenzie LLP

Baker McKenzie LLP has capital markets expertise across its multiple offices in Latin America and now – with the June 2023 hire of celebrated name Michael Fitzgerald, and partners Arturo Carrillo, Joy Gallup and Pedro Reyes in New York  – it has enormous credibility in international offerings, particularly those originating in Mexico. Fitzgerald has his team were instrumental in building the standing or their former firm (Paul Hastings LLP) in the Latin America market and are expected to do the same for Baker McKenzie LLP. The firm’s widespread presence provides it with close links to local issuers, along with an impressive range of underwriter clients. With an extensive record in equity and debt offerings, the firm is also noted for its securities’ regulatory-expertise and experience in securitisations. Bogota partners Ricardo Trejos and Andrés Crump are active in capital markets transactions, as are Lima’s Alonso Miranda and Pablo Berckholtz. Since the conclusion of research, the New York-based team has been further strengthened with the August hire of Steven Sandretto - formerly at Greenberg Traurig, LLP - who has particular expertise regarding Brazil and Mexico.