Founded in Spain in 1941, international law firm Garrigues has grown to 34 offices in 13 countries. Its Santiago office in Chile is renowned for capital markets, particularly debt work. The firm excels in banking and finance, M&A, and project development. The banking team advises on project finance, refinancing, acquisition finance, and corporate finance. In capital markets, they represent issuers and underwriters in various bond issuances. The M&A team handles acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and reorganizations. The project development team supports concessionaires and developers in mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. 

Highlights 

The firm advised Ranco Cherries in the purchase of a cherry packing facility located in Chimbarongo, VI Region, Chile. The transaction involved an acquisition of a wide variety of assets, subject to different transfer regimes, and complex and extensive negotiations with banks and third parties’ creditors of the seller. The team also advised lenders on a $2.2 billion loan, governed by New York law, for a seawater desalination plant in Tocopilla, Chile. They coordinated 15 financial institutions for this complex deal. Additionally, they advised on a $1.225 billion loan for Aligned Data Centers’ acquisition of ODATA, spanning multiple jurisdictions in the Americas. 

Key clients  

Scotiabank Chile, Banco BTG Pactual, Legrand France, Better Collective, Punto Ticket, Marubeni Corporation, Banco de Chile, Banco Santander-Chile, Itaú Corpbanca 

Testimonials 

"In-depth knowledge of Chilean concession law. Excellent client service."  (Projects) 

“Quick; quality; variety of skills; professionalism."  (M&A)