White & Case LLP's strong commitment to Latin America has led it to advise on a major pipeline of financings in countries across the region. Unusually, much of its Latin America financing capability is based in Miami, along with New York and Houston. It continues to lead the field in loans to financial institutions, airline restructurings and financings in the energy, power and infrastructure sectors. It has close links to multiple international banks, along with DFIs and agency lenders, though is also known for its extensive borrower client base. The firm has formidable banking and finance teams in New York, Miami, Houston, Mexico City and São Paulo; and the practice continues to advise on large financings in Brazil, Mexico and Central America, while enjoying further growth in Peru transactions. New York partner Sabrena Silver has vast experience in Latin America financings, including structured financings, acquisition financings, bridge loans, private equity financings and restructurings. John Anderson is a pivotal figure in São Paulo, where he has an extensive record in acquisition financings, bilateral and syndicated loans, trade finance and restructurings. Anna Andreeva is making a further impression in corporate loans, acquisition financings and restructurings, leading on many of the firm’s top deals. Carlos Viana has an outstanding record in energy, power and infrastructure financings, along with Sean Goldstein, who combines project finance expertise with extensive project development acumen. Houston based Adrian Leal impresses at associate level. Named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise.
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‘W&C are a very strong team with high knowledge and always willing to listen, offer solutions and support.’
‘The partner was involved in all the discussions and was very supportive during the process.’
‘W&C provides impeccable service. It is always a pleasure to work with them. They have great knowledge of the Latin American market and the local situation. Its network of contacts is also very solid. They are always involved in the most relevant transactions.’
‘The partners are of the highest quality and very proactive. We have had very good experiences with Sabrena Silver. Her availability is exceptional and provides a lot of security to clients. Carlos Viana is a reference in the industry. He is our point of contact at W&C. It's always good to have him on the same side in the most difficult transactions. John Anderson is also someone we've leaned on in the past. He never rests and his attention to detail is very good.’
‘Specialised experience and in-depth knowledge in similar transactions. Effective solutions in complex negotiation contexts.’
‘They represent the best interests of their client when negotiating complex clauses with counterparties.’
Clients clés
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sonnedix
- Morgan Stanley
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- Estrella Coöperatief
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
Points forts
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB) on the refinancing of a $2.45bn acquisition financing in the oil and gas sector.
- Advised Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Azul) on its out-of-court restructuring of circa $850m of its aircraft lease obligations across most of its fleet, as well as a restructuring of its obligations to original equipment manufacturers and existing bondholders.
- Advised Wells Fargo Bank and Standard Chartered Bank on a $270m syndicated term loan facility for BAC International Bank (BAC), a Panama-based bank.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
John Anderson
Sabrena Silver
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Adrian Leal
Responsable de la pratique
Christian Hansen