The MHR finance team has been trained at the Latam desks of the top Wall Street law firms, representing many of the largest regional and international corporations, global banks and financial institutions (such as JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, UBS, HSBC, Santander, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, BAML), investment and private equity funds, foreign credit agencies (such as CDB, China Eximbank, OPIC-DFC, FMO, AFD and Proparco) and/or multilateral organizations such as IFC, IDB-Invest, IADB, CAF, etc., and has played a significant role in many of the most complex and landmark project finance transactions of the last decades in the region. We provide lenders uniform top legal expertise for transactions comprising Latin American borrowers whether governed by the laws of a Latam country or governed by New York law.
The finance team has been recognized in Banking & Finance by several publications, including IFLR1000 (Tier 2 ranking) and Chambers & Partners.
The finance team has been recognized in Banking & Finance by several publications, including IFLR1000 (Tier 2 ranking) and Chambers & Partners.
Head
Coordinators
José Martínez de Hoz (nieto)
- Resident in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- More than 15 years of experience with primary focus on corporate finance and business transactions, including lending and capital markets transactions, project financing, liability managements, M&A and other complex corporate and sovereign transactions.
- Co-head of the MHR Lending and Project Finance team.
José Martínez de Hoz (nieto)
- Resident in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- More than 15 years of experience with primary focus on corporate finance and business transactions, including lending and capital markets transactions, project financing, liability managements, M&A and other complex corporate and sovereign transactions.
- Co-head of the MHR Lending and Project Finance team.
“Department co-head José Martínez de Hoz (n) is praised by market commentators as “a very good lawyer” with one insider emphasising: “He is very easy to work with.” A source endorses his oil and gas-related financing experience, adding: “He is a diligent professional.” Another interviewee highlights his practice in debt restructuring mandates.” (Chambers Global Guide 2021)
Martín Lepiane
- Resident in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- More than 15 years of experience in banking, finance, M&A, compliance, and money laundering prevention.
- Co-head of the MHR Lending and Project Finance team.
“Pablo Martín Lepiane co-leads the department and is “experienced in cross-border, multi-jurisdictional secured transactions and provides a prompt service and high-quality work,” according to a client. Another source remarks on his conciliatory approach, looking to secure a deal that benefits all parties.” (Chambers Global Guide 2021)