Davis Polk advised Petrobras on the sale of an indirect 67.19% stake in Petrobras Argentina to Pampa Energía.
Simpson Thacher advised the initial purchasers, Credit Suisse, HSBC and JP Morgan, on a $600 million subordinated notes issued by Banco de Bogotá.
Davis Polk advised Arcos Dorados on a cash tender offer for its Brazilian Real denominated senior notes due 2016.
Chile’s largest law firm, Carey, has promoted Aldo Molinari, Jorge Ugarte and Francisco Guzman to partner.
Jones Day announced that Jackie Hodes has joined the firm’s global M&A practice group as a partner.
The economic and political conditions in some Latin American countries mean that it is vital that businesses have credible compliance programs, attendees at a recent event by The Latin American Lawyer in Rio de Janeiro
Simpson Thacher advised Chile´s Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (BCI) on rights offering and private placement of shares.
Shearman & Sterling acted for Grupo Sura while Simpson Thacher represented the initial purchasers in the $550 million debt offering.
Central American law firm Consortium Legal acted for the lead arrangers on the $500 million issuance by Banco Nacional de Costa Rica.
Simpson Thacher acted for the Republic of Guatemala while Consortium advised Bank of America Merril Lynch and JP Morgan on the $700 million issuance.
