Milbank has a long and prestigious history in Latin America projects and energy transactions. It continues to build out its presence, notably landing a significant market share of large-scale renewable energy projects in the region. The firm has worked on a multitude of renewables projects in Chile in recent years, along with a series of major water projects in Chile and across Latin America. It remains at the forefront of transport and infrastructure projects in Colombia and is a growing presence in digital infrastructure around the region. The firm is also a growing force in energy and infrastructure M&A, thanks in part to its connection to Actis, the global investment institution. Mexico is another key market for the team, along with Brazil and Peru. Jaime Ramirez has emerged as a key member of the team, notably in digital infrastructure and renewable energy projects; he is now co-head of the Latin America practice. Roland Estevez continues to make an impression in renewable energy and other infrastructure projects in Mexico, Chile and elsewhere. Daniel Bartfeld is chair of the global project, energy and infrastructure finance practice, a member of the global executive committee, and retains a strong focus on Latin America. Carolina Walther-Meade is a senior member of the firm and is also active in Latin America projects, while Alec Borisoff is noted for renewables and mining and metals projects in the region. All named individuals are based in New York.
Testimonials
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‘Milbank is a leader in the energy and infrastructure space in Latin America. ’
‘Knowledge of the overall market and its standards. Also, the teams that I have worked with provide in depth advice. They are good in negotiations, while being commercial. They don't have a problem to drop a point if it does not add value and is delaying the closing of a financing. ’
Key clients
- Numerous commercial banks, including: BNP Paribas, The Bank of Nova Scotia, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BNP Paribas, Natixis, Credit Agricole, Santander, Goldman Sachs
- Actis
Work highlights
- Represented the lenders in connection with the $6bn acquisition by the Mexican Government (through FONADIN and managed by Mexico Infrastructure Partners) of 13 Mexican power plants owned by the Spanish energy group Iberdrola.
- Represented a group of lenders in connection with the financing granted to New Fortress Energy for the construction of the 630MW Barcarena power plant in Brazil.