Central American law firm García & Bodán reprised its role advising the Honduras Secretary of Finance (SEFIN) on the country´s $700 million sovereign bond issuance.
Jones Day announced that Marcus S. Quintanilla and Fernando Lillo were promoted to the partnership while Artur L. Badra has become Of Counsel. The announcement came as part of the firm´s global promotion of 47
Simpson Thacher advised BTG Pactual, LarrainVial Securities and Itau BBA USA Securities as international placement agents on the $200 million IPO by SMU.
International law firm Pacheco Coto has promoted two senior associates in Costa Rica and El Salvador and added a lateral hire in Honduras.
Davis Polk advised the initial purchasers in the offering by Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A. (Metro de Santiago).
Simpson Thacher advised Genneia, the Argentinean energy company, on its $350 million bond offering.
Colombian energy distributor Chilco instructed Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría on merger control matters arising from a recent acquisition bid.
Davis Polk advised the initial purchasers on a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by Pampa Energía f an aggregate principal amount of $750 million of 7.500% notes due 2027.
The Costa Rica office of regional law firm Consortium Legal advised Davivienda on a debt issuance secured by a portfolio of USD-denominated Diversified Payment Rights.
The Managua team of Central American law firm García & Bodán advised Cargill on the development and implementation of a solar power plant in Nicaragua.