Simpson Thacher acted for Burger King Brazil on its debut offer at the São Paulo Stock Exchange, which raised 886 million reais (approximately $268 million).

Estudio Echecopar, the Peruvian member firm of Baker McKenzie International, advised Intursa on the acquisition of Inversiones La Rioja, owners of the Marriott hotels in Peru.

Philippi, Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría acted for EDF and AME on their $300 million acquisition of Eléctrica Santiago.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Walmart Chile on the sale of its financial services and credit card business to BCI. The buyers instructed Carey. 

EY Peru acted for energy company Gran Tierra on the sale of Sterling, an indirect subsidiary managing its Peruvian assets. 

Insurance specialists Kennedys announced its associated office in Buenos Aires, Alberto Bunge & Associates, is to become a full member of the firm. 

Peruvian law firm Rodrigo Elías & Medrano announced that Italo Carrano and Ernesto Cardenas have joined the partnership. 

Debevoise & Plimpton in NY and Medina Garrigó Abogados in the Dominican Republic advised drinks giant Ambev in the acquisition of a 30%  interest in Cervecería Nacional Dominicana. 

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Intertug on a $42 million syndicated credit agreement governed by New York laws. 

Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal announced that Santiago Carregal has been elected chairman of the law firm effective December 12, 2017.