Hughes Hubbard Earns High Rankings in Chambers Latin America 2027 Guide

Hughes Hubbard has been recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2027 guide for its work advising clients on complex cross-border matters throughout Latin America.

The guide recognized the firm’s Banking & Finance practice, highlighting the strength of its Latin America platform, which advises financial institutions, sponsors and corporate clients on complex financing transactions across the region.

Recent matters include advising lenders on a financing for Global Bank Corporation, Ualá on its equity financing led by Allianz X, a group of lenders on a secured multi-currency financing for Metaldom, Four Bells Resources and Diaco, Bladex on a credit facility to support the acquisition by Grupo Estrella of Cemex’s operations in Panama, and Grupo Financiero CAFSA on a syndicated loan arranged by Bladex.

The rankings also recognized two Hughes Hubbard partners for their individual accomplishments.

Gaela Gehring Flores earned a ranking in International Arbitration (International Counsel), with Chambers noting her extensive knowledge of Latin American arbitration matters and highlighting her experience representing sovereigns in investor-state disputes and corporations in ICC proceedings. One client described her as “a knowledgeable and smart lawyer with a great ability to translate very complex issues into simpler terms.”

Andrés Berry was recognized as Up and Coming in Banking & Finance (International Counsel). Chambers highlighted his work advising on debt finance transactions, including acquisition and corporate financings. Clients say he is “very business-savvy and provides creative, simple solutions to complex problems.”

Published annually by Chambers & Partners, the Chambers Latin America guide identifies leading law firms and lawyers through extensive independent research and interviews with clients and market participants throughout the region.