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.’
Kernmandanten
- 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
Highlight-Mandate
- 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.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
John Anderson
Sabrena Silver
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Adrian Leal
Praxisleitung
Christian Hansen