Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills has a healthy Latin America projects and energy practice, driven primarily by its New York and London offices. The team is noted for its expertise in energy and mining, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Chile. The firm is also building its presence in energy transition and desalination projects, and generally enjoys a growing reputation in the region through its burgeoning relationship with IFC. Edward Dougherty is co-head of the Latin America group and leads the project finance group in New York. Along with team members in New York and London, Melbourne partner Juan-José Zentner has a major focus on Latin America’s mining sector, particularly in Chile, and is a leading figure in project development and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements. London partner William Breeze is active in Brazil oil and gas, and offshore financings.