NHG advises MercadoLibre on US$750 million bond issue

Nader, Hayaux & Goebel (NHG) advised MercadoLibre, the leading e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America, on Mexican legal matters related to its USD 750 million issuance of 4.900% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2033, conducted under the company’s U.S. SEC-registered shelf program. This offering marks MercadoLibre’s first debt issuance following its achievement of investment-grade ratings from S&P and Fitch, an important milestone reflecting strong credit fundamentals and strategic financial positioning.

NHG’s role focused on the legal analysis and support associated with the guarantees provided by MercadoLibre’s subsidiaries in Mexico, which form part of a cross- jurisdictional guarantee structure spanning key Latin American markets. This work included navigating applicable Mexican regulatory requirements and coordinating with cross-border counsel to facilitate seamless execution of the transaction. The Notes are guaranteed by several subsidiaries in the region, including entities in Mexico, and legal opinions regarding the validity of the related guarantees were provided in connection with the offering.

NHG’s participation in this offering highlights the firm’s expertise in advising on complex cross-border financings and positions NHG as a trusted legal advisor for multinational clients on high-profile capital markets transactions involving Mexican legal components. This transaction reaffirms MercadoLibre’s ability to access global capital markets under attractive terms and reflects its strengthened credit status following investment-grade upgrades.

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