Investment Bank of the Year
Arranging a haul of market-leading transactions across a range of asset classes in 2016 made JPMorgan stand out
Corporate Issuer of the Year
Amid a concerted bid to address its leverage, Pemex tapped a broad range of financing sources in 2016, returning to markets after a long absence and finding new routes to capital raising
Law Firm of the Year: Latin America
After advising on a series of the most impressive capital markets transactions of 2016, this firm is set for another big year ahead
Bond House of the Year
A global presence coupled with a diverse product offering helped this firm win the Bond House of the Year award for the second consecutive year
Local Currency Deal of the Year, Sovereign Liability Management of the Year
Excellent timing helped Peru execute Latin America’s largest-ever local currency transaction in the international debt markets
Structured Financing of the Year, Syndicated Loan of the Year
This large project has set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation in infrastructure financing
Trade Financing of the Year
The IIC and Wells Fargo recruited a record number of lenders to a A/B loan for Dominican Republic’s BanReservas, including nine new relationship banks
Law Firm of the Year: Mexico
Ritch Mueller worked on array of landmark deals as competition grows in Mexico’s legal industry
Sovereign Issuer and Sovereign Bond of the Year
After deftly executing a landmark return to bond issuance and a heavy borrowing schedule, Argentina opened opportunities for domestic institutions in the capital markets
Law Firm of the Year: Brazil
Despite another tough year for Brazil’s economy, the firm advised on some of the country’s landmark transactions
Quasi-Sovereign Bond of the Year
This sub-investment grade borrower found strong appetite among Swiss buyers for its debut in the European currency
M&A House of the Year
The Swiss bank closed the gap on several of its rivals and was part of some of the region’s largest transactions
Corporate High-Grade Bond of the Year
The Mexican beverage and retail company scored tight pricing on its first-ever foray into euros
Equity House of the Year
Not only did BAML lead the year’s best IPO and follow-on offerings, it also outpaced its competitors in market share
Corporate High-Yield Bond of the Year
Clean execution and impressive pricing make this Brazilian borrower’s bond stand out
Loan House of the Year
In a year of lower lending volumes, the US bank executed a broad range of deals and opened a lead on its closest competitor
Corporate Liability Management of the Year
This large, high-stakes bond issue buyback also reopened the cross-border market for Brazilians
Initial Public Offering of the Year
The Argentine financial services group re-opened the global equities market for Argentina, and was the first LatAm IPO in New York in a year
Equity Follow-On of the Year
Energisa’s offering of new stock reached a record size and signaled the reopening of Brazil’s equity capital markets
Private Equity Deal of the Year
This alternative financing deal paved the way for other private equity firms to invest in Mexico’s energy sector
Cross-Border M&A Deal of the Year
This multi-country deal impressed for its size, complexity and speed of execution
Domestic M&A Deal of the Year
Despite being a timely and strategic play, this acquisition had a complex execution
Financing Innovation of the Year
Mexican retailer Soriana took the swap-embedded loan format to a new level, with a delayed draw, large size and tight pricing
Restructuring of the Year
The Brazilian sugar company convinced 90% of bondholders to sign on to a debt exchange and avoided a prolonged legal process
Law Firm of the Year: Andes
Garrigues worked on an array of winning deals in a country, capitalizing on Peru’s ability to weather a regional economic downturn