Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s core group of Latin America specialists leverages its extensive connections to lenders, sponsors and investors in transactions right across the region. It has an impressive record in the Southern Cone, Andean Region and -more recently- in smaller economies such as Panama and Costa Rica. It has gained further accolades for its work in energy and infrastructure M&A, including its representation of Chile’s SAAM on the sale of its shipping terminal and logistics business in South America, Central America and Florida to Hapag-Lloyd. It is also active in private equity investments into Latin America infrastructure assets, notably advising KKR on a series of fibre optic infrastructure investments. Capital markets fundraisings by energy and infrastructure businesses is another feature of the practice, including offerings to finance major projects. Splitting his time between New York and São Paulo, Todd Crider leads the Latin America team and remains active in M&A and private equity transactions. New York’s Juan Francisco Méndez is also a key partner. Since publication, the team has been further strengthened with the hire of Gabriel Silva (best know for his experience in the digital infrastructure projects segment) from Vinson & Elkins LLP in November 2023.