2 October 2026
Americas
Global law firm Clifford Chance has received three Law Firm of the Year awards and recognition for its role on six winning deals at the Latin Finance Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards 2026. The firm was awarded:
- Sustainable Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year
- Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year – Andes
- Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year – Caribbean
The firm was also recognized for the following winning deal awards:
- Bond of the Year: Sabesp's US$1.5 billion A/B blue bond financing
- Infrastructure Deal of the Year: Andes: Buga-Loboguerrero-Buenaventura COP 3.66 trillion toll road financing
- Infrastructure Deal of the Year: Brazil: Acelen's BRL 7.5 billion biorefinery project financing
- Power Deal of the Year: Generadora de Gatun's Debut US$1.05 billion 6.874% senior secured notes due 2041
- Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year: Republic of Ecuador's US$500 million sovereign social and green financing for affordable and resilient housing
- Sustainable Infrastructure Deal of the Year: City of Bogotá US$600 million COP-denominated green bond
Additionally, the firm's roles advising on Casa dos Ventos US$1.077 billion US private placement "power-to-data" transaction and Corporación Quiport's US$500 million refinancing, both received Honorable Mention recognitions.
The awards recognize innovation and dedication demonstrated by players in the industry propelling the development and advancement of vital projects across Latin America. These results illustrate the strength of our Latin America team and our ability to provide our clients with integrated advice across the region's diverse legal, economic and cultural landscapes.