As one of the first international law firms to service client interests in Latin America and the Caribbean, we have the ability to provide advice on local Brazilian law issues through our association firm in Brazil, Tauil & Chequer Advogados (T&C).
The strength of our practice is having a dedicated team of mostly bilingual or trilingual lawyers that fully understand the legal and political challenges within the local landscapes and have the cultural and business skills to work effectively in the region. Our clients include US, European and Asian companies and financial institutions with business interests in the region, as well as a wide range of corporations and financial institutions headquartered in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Banking & Finance
The lawyers in our Latin America Banking & Finance practice represent financial institutions and companies throughout the region in the full range of financing activities, including secured and unsecured financing, acquisition financing, project financing, and structured finance transactions, from traditional loans to the most complex securities offerings.
Projects and Infrastructure
Our Projects and Infrastructure team regularly represents sponsors, investors, developers and financial institutions (including ECAs and DFIs) in project development and financings throughout Latin America. Our experience includes advising on projects in the power, renewables, oil, gas and pipeline, mining, toll road, port, and infrastructure sectors.
We advise on the full range of project financing techniques, including senior and subordinated lending, equity investments, and leveraged lease transactions. We also have extensive experience in preparing and negotiating all types of project-related agreements, including partnership agreements, power purchase agreements, transmission agreements, fuel supply contracts, management agreements, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, and operating and maintenance agreements.
Capital Markets
Mayer Brown has wide-ranging capital markets experience in Latin America and the Caribbean. We regularly represent issuers, underwriters and placement agents in offerings by Latin American and Caribbean companies, including high-yield and investment grade bonds, medium- and short-term notes, as well as bonds collateralized by a diverse range of receivables and equity securities. In addition, we counsel Latin American companies and their creditors on restructuring transactions, tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations and negotiated restructurings.
Corporate/M&A
The lawyers in our Latin American Corporate/M&A practice represent a broad spectrum of public and private companies, private equity and leveraged buyout firms, special committees, closely held companies, management groups, and individuals across the region. We also regularly advise regional, national and global investment banks in their roles as financiers or financial advisors in M&A transactions. We have particular knowledge of the energy and natural resources sectors, where our team has extensive experience in transactions related to oil and gas, LNG, power, and mining across the region. Whatever the transaction, we are known for delivering both top-level client service and creative solutions to complex problems.
Energy
Within Latin America, we offer experienced bilingual teams with in-depth experience in each of the major energy sectors, from oil and gas to renewable energy and power. We devise creative solutions to complex problems. Mayer Brown’s Energy team has advised oil, natural gas, pipeline, coal and electric power companies; liquefied natural gas project developers; and renewable energy providers as they develop, acquire, structure and finance the deals that fuel their growth.
