Milbank has a major presence in global offerings, particularly those that originate from Latin America. It remains noted for investment grade and high-yield debt, along with project bonds, liability management transactions and equity offerings. The firm is close to major banks and Latin American issuers with much of its recent practice focusing on managers, underwriters and initial purchasers. Energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, financial services and aviation are key sectors for the capital markets group. Marcelo Mottesi is chairman of the corporate finance and securities group, while also co-heading the Latin America team. Carlos Albarracin is another key partner on Latin America capital markets offerings. Both are based in New York.
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Key clients
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
- HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
- SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc
- Guacolda Energía SpA
Work highlights
- Represented the initial purchasers in connection with a notes offering by Hunt Oil Company of Peru.
- Represented the initial purchasers and dealer managers in the Rule 144A / Reg S offering by Promerica Financial Corporation.
- Advised the initial purchasers in connection with the offering by Multibank of $300m aggregate principal amount of 7.750% Senior Notes due 2028.
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Marcelo Mottesi