Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC
The team at client-focused full-service Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC advises clients on traditional banking matters and sophisticated credit and financing transactions, and additionally demonstrates particular strength in fintech. Recent work highlights include advising Fairplay (a company providing e-commerce startups with early financing), on negotiating a credit facility for up to $100m. Practice co-head Luis Burgueño specialises in complex cross-border transactions - including private and public M&A, and joint-ventures; while fellow co-lead Alberto Córdoba primarily represents borrowers and issuers in loan transactions and debt issuances. Alejandro Orellana, counsels Gloria Martínez and Javier Betancourt, along with senior associate Jaime Ostos are additional names to note. Since publication, Betancourt has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very talented team.’
- ‘Accessible to the client, available, strong problem solving abilities.’
Key clients
- Freedom to Scale (Fairplay)
- Weltio Wealth Management
- Revlon
- Clayton, Dubilier, & Rice (USA)
- Enerflex
- Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
- Servicios RocketPOS México
- Cervecería Modelo de México
- Banco ITAÚ
- Enso Finve
Work highlights
- Advised Fairplay on negotiating and executing a working capital credit facility for an amount up to $100m.
- Advised Revlon on a $575m term loan and debtor-in-possession credit facility as part of the company's Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings.
- Assisted Enerflex with a financed acquisition of oil-and-gas company Exterran Corporation.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Burgueño, Alberto Córdoba