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Miguel A. Zaldivar, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer Finance
Miami
Washington, D.C.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
Miguel Zaldivar serves as CEO of Hogan Lovells, a US$3 billion global elite firm representing multinational corporations and state owned entities at the intersection of business and government.
As CEO, Miguel is positioning Hogan Lovells as a global force that shapes outcomes in business, government, and the world economy. Under his leadership, Hogan Lovells has delivered record financial results, enhanced its global footprint, and strengthened its focus on providing exceptional legal services in highly regulated sectors.
In challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environments – all impacting business worldwide – the firm has significantly expanded its position in the legal market during Miguel’s five-year tenure. Hogan Lovells has been widely recognized for its deliberate and balanced strategy across practices and regions; industry-leading financial strength; and significant high-profile, cross-border engagements in highly regulated industry sectors.
Grounded in five strategic priorities, Miguel’s vision for Hogan Lovells is focused on reinforcing the firm’s commitment to “Our Clients,” “Our People,” “Our Investments,” “Our Firm,” and “Our Society.” He has set forth an ambitious growth strategy for the firm aligned with the G20’s economic and financial priorities – and focused on investing in high-potential markets, deepening multinational client relationships, and protecting what makes the firm unique: Hogan Lovells’ ambitious and supportive culture.
With unmatched sector strategy, global reach, and a strong commitment to innovation, Miguel has set a clear and unifying mission for the firm: to be vital for change.
Miguel brings a rare perspective that defines the firm’s global mandate and edge. As a practicing lawyer, he built a reputation as a leading cross-border dealmaker, guiding over US$75 billion in complex transactions with a focus on major project developments in Latin America. According to the University of Miami School of Law, Miguel “has been a guiding light for clients in major international transactions.” The Deal, in turn, calls him "a diplomat in a lawyer’s clothing.”
Before becoming CEO, Miguel shaped Hogan Lovells’ international platform through key leadership roles, including Regional Managing Partner for Asia Pacific and the Middle East based in Hong Kong; co-leader of the Infrastructure, Energy, Resources, and Projects practice; Board Member; and co-head of the Latin America practice based in Miami.
A lifelong educator and mentor, he previously taught "Project Development and Finance in Latin America" at the University of Miami School of Law and was a professor of law at Universidad Católica in Venezuela.
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Representative experience
In 2014, advised Ecuador in securing a multibillion dollar return to the global capital markets after its last sovereign bond issuance in 2005, and has continued to work with Ecuador in all of its global bond issuances since then (for in excess of US$15bn raised).
Advised ENEE of Honduras in developing and financing a US$300m hydroelectric project financed by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Has acted for more than 20 years as external international counsel for the Central America Bottling Corporation in complex cross-border transactions.
Advised Ecuador in securing a US$1.7bn loan from the Export-Import Bank of China for the construction of the Coca Codo hydroelectric project.
Represented Pemex in the development of US$2bn large-scale olefins production complex in Mexico.
Advised the Ministry of Non-Renewable Resources in the development of model service contracts currently used for the exploration of oil in Ecuador.
Advised Metanol de Oriente in a US$334m development project financed by IFC, JBIC, and private banks for a methanol plant in Venezuela.
Represented Wal-Mart Stores on its first ever investment in Central America, a two-stage acquisition of equity in a regional retail holding company.
Counsel to AES Andres in the development of a combined cycle 309MW power project and liquefied natural gas terminal in the Dominican Republic.
Counsel Pequiven in the FertiNitro project, a joint venture with Kock Industries, Snamprogetti, and Polar, that developed a fertilizer complex.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law, cum laude, 1995
- LL.M., Fulbright Scholar, University of Illinois College of Law, 1988
- LL.B., Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, 1986
Bar admissions and qualifications
- New York
- Florida
- District of Columbia
- Venezuela
- Registered Foreign Lawyer (Hong Kong Law Society)
Memberships
- Co-chair, International Business Transactions Committee, International Law Section, Florida Bar
- Dean's Advisory Council, Florida International University College of Law
