Sidley Austin LLP is at the forefront of fund formation in Latin America. It covers funds based in or targeting the entire region, achieving considerable growth in the Brazil market. Buyout funds, venture capital funds, and climate change and impact funds form much of the practice, which has experienced further growth in co-investment vehicle engagements. Along with fund formation, the firm is also active in investments and M&A, notably in the fintech, agtech, edtech, and food and beverages sectors. Energy, life sciences, real estate and sports are also key industries. New York-based Alyssa Grikscheit is a leader in Latin America fund formation with the majority of her practice focused on the region. Boston’s Alexander Temel and Daniel Rawner are also active in private equity investments in Latin America, while Miami’s Juan Delgado and associate Axel Miranda are noted for venture and growth capital investments.

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Key clients

  • Darling Ingredients
  • SoftBank Latin America Fund
  • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD or World Bank)
  • Globokasnet (GKN)
  • Rio Energy
  • United Airlines
  • Denham Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised Texas-based Darling Ingredients on its agreement to buy the Brazilian company Gelnex for $1.2bn.
  • Advised SoftBank Latin America Fund on a series of financings in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.
  • Advised GTV Globokasnet on its sale to Nuveen Global Impact Strategy and Maj Invest Financial Inclusion Fund III.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alyssa Grikscheit