Taisa Markus

Partner

Taisa Markus is a partner in the firm’s Latin America and Corporate Finance Practice Groups and serves as Vice Chair of its Corporate Securities Group. Her practice handles cross-border securities offerings, cross-border bank finance and M&A, and general securities law matters. Ms. Markus has significant experience representing both financial institutions and issuers particularly in the Latin American and European capital markets, as well as in-depth knowledge of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital securities across jurisdictions.

Ms. Markus has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Capital Markets by Chambers Latin America. She has lectured and published on various securities law topics and issues related to pro bono legal services in emerging markets.

Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized as a leading lawyer in Capital Markets by Chambers Latin America (2009-2010) and in Latin America Investments in Chambers USA

Education

  • University of Illinois College of Law, 1986, J.D., cum laude
  • Loyola University, 1983, B.S., cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • French
  • Ukrainian