Cuatrecasas has made a considerable investment into its Latin America practice, with established offices in Bogotá, Lima, Mexico City and Santiago. The firm advises a range of sponsors and lenders on project financings across the region, notably public-infrastructure projects under concession contracts and other public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements. It has a significant record in energy, transport and other forms of infrastructure, such as social and community infrastructure. The firm continues to standout for its work on road and renewable energy projects. Bogota partner Manuel Quinche has advised on a series of landmark projects in Colombia, especially highways. Lima’s Aldo Reggiardo is another established lawyer in energy and infrastructure matters, as is León López in Mexico City.
Key clients
- Bancolombia
- CaixaBank
Work highlights
- Advised Banco de Bogotá and Banco de Occidente on the financing of a solar power plant in the Colombian municipality of La Dorada (Caldas) with an installed capacity of 129MW, to be developed by Portón del Sol (a subsidiary of Enerfin).
- Advised IDB Invest and Bancolombia on the structuring of a multi-tranche loan to finance the construction, operation and maintenance of two solar photovoltaic plants located in the municipalities of La Gloria, Cesar and Montería in Córdoba, Colombia.