Cleary Gottlieb has acted as legal counsel to the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned electricity company, as co-obligor on a USD $100 million bilateral credit facility by Bank of America to a trust. The special purpose trust, sponsored by CFE, intends to use the funds to invest in energy projects in Mexico. The […]
Carey has assisted a syndicate of banks in a financing granted to Grupo Gloria for the acquisition of Soprole. This transaction was closed on 29 March for approximately USD $635 million, and involved the jurisdictions of the
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Moves
Bicalho ADV announces new partner for reinforce its practices
Bicalho ADV announced the arrival of its new partner, Allan Crocci de Souza (pictured), an important reinforcement to boost the Capital Markets and Banking practice. Allan’s arrival reinforces Bicalho ADV’s mission of offering
Clifford Chance has advised the lenders on a US$120 million senior secured loan to Pipeline Investment Limited (Bermuda), a subsidiary of Frontera Energy Corporation (FEC). The loan will be used to refinance existing debt of
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Deal & transactions
Mattos Filho and others advise in Pan American Silver transactions
Mattos Filho assisted Pan American Silver in the due diligence and Brazilian law aspects of the acquisition of Yamana Gold, which has exploration properties and golde operations in Brazil in the total amount of BRL 4.8
Holland & Knight has counselled Banco Multiva, a full-service bank, on two loans granted to the Mexican state of Coahuila, for an amount of US$22 million (approximately MXN$450 million). The deal was closed on 29 March,
Estudio Muñiz has counselled Icatom, a tomato sauce production company and in the cultivation of various fruits and vegetables, in obtaining a syndicated financing for USD $14 million. Estudio Muñiz’ team comprised senior partner
Cuatrecasas, through its team in Bogotá, has advised Plurall Capital Colombia on a financing of up to $20 million in debt capital, granted by Fasanara Securitisation entities. Thanks to this transaction, Plurall scales its presence in
Holland & Knight has advised the North American Development Bank (NADB), acting through its affiliate Cofidan, on two environmental, social and governance (ESG) loans to the Mexican State of Baja California valued at US$162 million.
Carey has assisted CMPC Ventures in an investment of approx. US $1 million in Woamy, a Finnish start-up that produces a novel bio-based, recyclable and biodegradable foam to replace harmful plastic (polystyrene) foams. This transaction was
