King & Spalding LLP combines an outstanding record in construction and project development with a flourishing project finance practice. The firm is at the forefront of energy transition, including hydrogen and LNG deals. It has an extensive record in Mexico, along with Brazil, Chile and Central America. The Latin America team has a substantial market share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the Latin America region, including in Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Brazil. It acted as development counsel for Uruguay’s first LNG import terminal and Colombia’s first LNG facility of any kind (the world’s first floating LNG export production facility). David Lang is a leading name in LNG projects, while Scott Greer leads the firm’s energy and construction transaction practice; both have a major focus on Latin America. Miami’s Fradyn Suárez is a prominent figure in Latin America project finance and Washington DC-based James Bowe provides further expertise in LNG, renewable generation and energy storage; he has advised Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) on a substantial project, which includes a large-scale LNG facility. Abu Dhabi’s Dan Feldman is a leading name in hydrogen and is bringing this expertise to the Latin America region. Named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.
Key clients
- HIF
- Saavi Energía
Work highlights
- Advised Sacyr Concesiones on the approximately $708m project refinancing of the 4G Pamplona-Cúcuta toll road project in Colombia.
- Represented HIF on the development of its Chilean megaproject Haru Oni, a green hydrogen project that produces carbon-neutral gasoline.