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HOLLAND & KNIGHT ADDS PARTNER TO ITS FINANCE AND LATIN AMERICA PRACTICES

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Posted on February 21, 2014

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Norberto Quintana Joins Holland & Knight

Norberto E. Quintana joins Holland & Knight’s New York office as a partner in the financial services practice area.  Mr. Quintana has a broad range of experience working on corporate, project and structured financings in the bank loan and capital markets and debt restructurings.

Norberto E. Quintana Joins Holland & Knight's New York Office As A Partner In The Financial Services Practice Area

Norberto E. Quintana Joins Holland & Knight’s New York Office As A Partner In The Financial Services Practice Area

Expertise in Cross-Border Finance Deals

”Norberto has a wealth of experience in cross-border finance transactions, which is a particular area of growth for us,” said Joe Sirven, leader of the firm’s financial services practice. “We are very excited to have him join us.  He will add considerable depth in complex financings  and continue the expansion of Holland & Knight’s coverage in Latin America.”

A native of Argentina, Mr. Quintana joins Holland from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York.  Mr. Quintana has represented some of the leading banks in corporate and project financings, and borrowers and private equity and project sponsors in a variety of financings and balance sheet management transactions throughout Latin America. Mr. Quintana has represented the joint lead arrangers in several financings in excess of $1 billion.  Among the industries in which he has handled transactions are oil and gas, oil field services, infrastructure, telecommunications, consumer products and retail.

Extensive Background in Finance Transactions

Mr. Quintana routinely represents lenders, corporate borrowers and investment funds in U.S. domestic financings. In addition, Mr. Quintana has significant expertise in secondary loan trading matters.

”I am delighted to join Holland & Knight Finance and Latin America practices.  Holland’s long-standing Latin America practice provides an excellent platform to build on, with my banking and project finance experience.  Holland’s strong commitment of growth in the region, including its local presence in Mexico and Colombia, two markets that are expected to be very dynamic in the coming years, makes this a very exciting opportunity for me,” commented Mr. Quintana.

Overview of the Latin America Practice

Formed in 1981, Holland & Knight’s Latin America practice group includes more than 80 attorneys with in-depth experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity and financing transactions, and business disputes in and involving Latin America in commercial centers throughout the world.

Mr. Quintana received a law degree from the Universidad Católica Argentina in Buenos Aires in 1998, an LL.M. degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 2000 and a J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago Law School in 2003.

About Holland & Knight LLP

About Holland & Knight LLP:  Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices as well as Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Bogotá and Mexico City. The firm is among the nation’s largest law firms, providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location.

Norberto E. Quintana joins Holland & Knight’s New York office as a partner in the financial services practice area.  Mr. Quintana has a broad range of experience working on corporate, project and structured financings in the bank loan and capital markets and debt restructurings.

Norberto E. Quintana Joins Holland & Knight's New York Office As A Partner In The Financial Services Practice Area

Norberto E. Quintana Joins Holland & Knight’s New York Office As A Partner In The Financial Services Practice Area

”Norberto has a wealth of experience in cross-border finance transactions, which is a particular area of growth for us,” said Joe Sirven, leader of the firm’s financial services practice. “We are very excited to have him join us.  He will add considerable depth in complex financings  and continue the expansion of Holland & Knight’s coverage in Latin America.”

A native of Argentina, Mr. Quintana joins Holland from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York.  Mr. Quintana has represented some of the leading banks in corporate and project financings, and borrowers and private equity and project sponsors in a variety of financings and balance sheet management transactions throughout Latin America. Mr. Quintana has represented the joint lead arrangers in several financings in excess of $1 billion.  Among the industries in which he has handled transactions are oil and gas, oil field services, infrastructure, telecommunications, consumer products and retail.

Mr. Quintana routinely represents lenders, corporate borrowers and investment funds in U.S. domestic financings. In addition, Mr. Quintana has significant expertise in secondary loan trading matters.

”I am delighted to join Holland & Knight Finance and Latin America practices.  Holland’s long-standing Latin America practice provides an excellent platform to build on, with my banking and project finance experience.  Holland’s strong commitment of growth in the region, including its local presence in Mexico and Colombia, two markets that are expected to be very dynamic in the coming years, makes this a very exciting opportunity for me,” commented Mr. Quintana.

Formed in 1981, Holland & Knight’s Latin America practice group includes more than 80 attorneys with in-depth experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity and financing transactions, and business disputes in and involving Latin America in commercial centers throughout the world.

Mr. Quintana received a law degree from the Universidad Católica Argentina in Buenos Aires in 1998, an LL.M. degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 2000 and a J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago Law School in 2003.

About Holland & Knight LLP:  Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices as well as Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Bogotá and Mexico City. The firm is among the nation’s largest law firms, providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location.

Key Takeaways

  • Norberto E. Quintana joins Holland & Knight’s New York financial services practice as partner.
  • Brings deep experience in corporate, project and structured financings, particularly in Latin America.
  • Previously at Davis Polk & Wardwell and has handled billion‑dollar cross‑border deals across industries.
  • Strengthens Holland & Knight’s Latin America coverage leveraging its Mexico and Colombia presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Norberto E. Quintana?
A finance partner joining Holland & Knight’s New York office, with expertise in corporate, project and structured financings, debt restructurings and secondary loan trading across Latin America.
What experience does he bring?
He has worked on cross‑border financings exceeding $1 billion across sectors like infrastructure, oil & gas, telecom, and consumer products, and represented lenders, borrowers and private equity sponsors.
Where did he join from?
He comes from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, and is originally from Argentina.
How does this hire fit Holland & Knight’s strategy?
It deepens the firm’s capabilities in Latin America, complementing its local presence in Mexico and Colombia and growing cross‑border finance coverage.

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