Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a strong core team of project finance and EPC experts that work on a range of project development and project finance matters across Latin America. The firm has continued to grow its footprint in oil and gas around the region, along with mining and minerals projects in Chile, Argentina and beyond. Edward Dougherty has spent nearly 20 years focused on energy projects in Latin America, particularly in Brazil where he was previously located. Based in London, William Breeze has a global focus on financings in the extractives and commodity fields, including a strong focus on Latin America deals. From Paris, Michaël Armandou provides further expertise in project finance, project development and acquisition finance in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Talented senior associate Danielle MacGillivray has been promoted to counsel. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise. Juan-José Zentner left the firm in July 2023.
Key clients
- IFC
- IDB
Work highlights
- Advised IFC and IDB Invest on their project financing to a subsidiary of Allkem to support the development of Sal de Vida, a greenfield lithium operation in the province of Catamarca, Argentina.
- Advised PowerCo, Volkswagen's wholly-owned battery-focused subsidiary, on the execution with ACG Acquisition Company of a long-term offtake agreement for the supply of premium nickel metal coupled with a $100m prepayment.