Philippi Yrarrázaval Pulido & Brunner's work is respected by the market. "The end result is of very high quality," says one lawyer....
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Philippi Yrarrázaval Pulido & Brunner's work is respected by the market. "The end result is of very high quality," says one lawyer. "It is easier to deal with them, to tackle issues swiftly." Competitors also note the deft skills of Marcello Armas, saying that he "is very nice to work alongside -a very, very good lawyer."
The firm, led by Armas, has a particularly strong banking and finance practice. "A great firm in banking and finance," concludes a peer. The firm has advised some of the world's largest banks over the past year, representing JPMorgan Securities in connection with Celulosa Arauco y Constitución's $400 million bond issuance. Additionally the firm advised Banco Santander-Chile with bonds issued under Swiss law.
Not to be overshadowed, the firm's M&A practice has won the admiration of numerous market players. "A well recognised M&A practice," is how one competitor describes it. In March 2011 the firm was involved with a $633 million sale and purchase agreement between Quiñenco and Royal Dutch Shell. Commentators highlight the distinguished leadership of Juan Francisco Gutiérrez. One describes him as "a strong lawyer with a well organised team."
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