With new funds being established to invest in Latin American markets, demand for international tax planning advice is on the increase
Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal acted for Itaú Argentina, HSBC Argentina, Citibank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) in a syndicated loan granted to Medanito for approximately $20 million.
Two separate teams at Carey simultaneously advised the lenders and the borrower in a $100 million loan to Masisa.
Mayer Brown announced the expansion of its Mexico City office, adding new lawyers with energy, infrastructure and projects expertise.
Funds in South America tend to move more quickly and decisively than their international competitors, and many are now looking to monetize their investments in Colombia and Chile
Carey advised Codelco on the issuance of 10-year bonds for $400 million in local markets in Chile.
Miranda & Amado acted as deal counsel on Financiera OH!´s PEN 30 million placement ($8.8 million) in Peru.
BLP advised Gencom on the acquisition of the Peninsula Papagayo development. Pacheco Coto acted for the sellers, The Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation.
Simpson Thacher advised Bancomext on its offering and sale of $700 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.8% subordinated preferred capital notes due 2026.
Reyes Abogados Asociados announced it has added Catalina Reyes to the partnership in Colombia.
