Milbank

Milbank has decades of experience in Latin America, especially in the energy and infrastructure fields. It is also further developing its standing in private equity transactions, including investments by sovereign wealth funds, and it is a recognised force in aviation and transportation, financial services and technology, media and telecoms. John Franchini is global head of the corporate and M&A group, co-heads the international infrastructure practice, and has a fine record in Latin America deals, including those by private equity and sovereign wealth funds. Dean Sattler is another senior practitioner with genuine Latin America experience, while native Spanish speaker Francisco Nuñez is increasingly prominent in big-ticket deals in the region, along with Aaron Stine; Nuñez led the team that advised Cencosud on its acquisition -through one of its subsidiaries- of 67% of the post-closing issued and outstanding common stock of The Fresh Market. The New York-based team, frequently works alongside colleagues in Sao Paulo.