Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s strong connections to multilateral agencies provides a platform for a raft of energy and infrastructure financings in Latin America. The firm has an impressive history in Mexico and Central America deals, along with engagements in the Southern Cone. It is seeing further growth in renewables and energy transition projects, including green hydrogen and battery storage. The practice is also a leader in digital infrastructure and the specialist niche of subsea fibre-optic cables. Fernando Alonso is chair of the Latin American and Iberian practice group, and has a wide-ranging focus that includes project development and finance. Washington DC partner Vera Rechsteiner has extensive experience in energy and infrastructure financings in Latin America, where she often represents multilateral and commercial lenders. Fernando Margarit is an experienced figure in infrastructure projects (notably telecoms subsea fibre optic cable systems and other digital infrastructure), as is Uriel Mendieta. Houston special counsel Doris Rodríguez provides further senior-level expertise. Chile-qualified Washington DC associate James Channing is also very active in Latin America projects. Named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise.