Mayer Brown

Mayer Brown remains a major force in Latin America projects and energy, acting for a range of project sponsors, special purpose vehicles, commercial lenders and multilateral agencies, contractors, operators and governments. It has an established record in various financing methods, notably project bonds, hybrid financing structures and public-private partnerships in Latin America. Much of the practice has recently centred on large-scale transport infrastructure projects in a variety of Latin American jurisdictions. Christopher Erckert is a leader in the firm’s global finance and banking practice, and heads its project bonds and Latin America projects practice. Chicago partner Douglas Doetsch leads the firm’s Latin America and Caribbean practice and is a recognised authority on transport infrastructure financings. Gabriela Sakamoto is a true Latin America specialist with an extensive background in energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions. Born and raised in Bogotá, New York-based Juan Pablo Moreno also has experience of projects right across the region. Gabriel Salinas is another key figure in Houston, having joined the firm in 2023. Named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise. Barry MacHlin has retired.