Virginia H. Cueva is a Special Counsel in Sullivan & Cromwell’s Finance Group. She advises clients on a broad range of international transactions, with a focus on project finance, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures across Latin America and beyond. Drawing on deep experience at the intersection of U.S. and non-U.S. legal frameworks, she works seamlessly with local counsel to deliver cross-border deal structures that are both compliant and commercially effective.
Virginia frequently represents borrowers and sponsors in large-scale projects and advises on strategic M&A and joint venture arrangements, often navigating negotiations between majority and minority stakeholders. She partners with general counsel, CFOs, treasury and corporate development teams to drive transactions forward, offering legal insight aligned with business strategy.
Virginia helps clients anticipate regulatory and operational challenges and craft solutions tailored to their goals, with clarity and practicality. Her work spans the Americas, Europe, and Africa, including advising on one of the largest project financings in Argentina’s history.
A native Spanish speaker also fluent in English and Portuguese, Virginia brings a multicultural perspective and hands-on experience from both civil and common law systems. She began her career practicing corporate law in Argentina and joined S&C as an associate in 2016 after participating in the Firm’s Visiting Lawyers Program. She remains actively involved in leadership as a mentor for visiting lawyers and other colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
