Deal description: Baker Botts LLP acted as legal advisor to Liberty Networks (“LN”) in connection with the MANTA system, a new subsea cable system connecting Mexico, the United States, and Central and Latin America. MANTA brings together Liberty Networks and their consortium partners, Telecom Italia Sparkle and Gold Data, with SubCom engaged to design, manufacture, and install the system. 

The MANTA system is expected to span more than 5,400 km, connecting landing points in North Miami (USA), San Blas (USA), Veracruz (Mexico), Cancun (Mexico), Cartagena (Colombia), and Maria Chiquita (Panama).

A cross-office Baker Botts team advised Liberty Networks on all aspects of the project. Baker Botts continues to support LN in implementing the project. 

The Liberty Networks press release can be found here. 

Baker Botts Lawyers/Offices Involved:

• Corporate: Jonathan Gordon (Partner; New York); Stuart Blythe (Partner; London/New York); Costa Smith (Partner; London); Henry Klimowicz (Senior Associate; New York); Charlie Gili (Associate; New York)
• Tax: Jon Lobb (Houston; Partner); Jordan Hahn (Dallas; Partner)
• International Trade: Joyce Adetutu (Houston; Partner)
• Antitrust: Matt Adler (Partner; Washington, DC)
• Global Projects: Carlos Marquez (Senior Associate; Washington, D.C.)

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