Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Barros & Errázuriz is a prominent firm with one office in Santiago. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a member of the Affinitas alliance.
In addition to having standout capital markets and M&A practices, Barros & Errázuriz also does great work in the banking and project development practice areas.
The banking team represents both borrowers and lenders in acquisition financing, credit facilities, project
financings and refinancings.
The capital markets team works in both debt and equity markets on matters such as bond issuances and public offerings. The firm has particular expertise in investment fund formations, especially public funds.
The M&A team sees public and private M&A acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate matters. It represents strategic buyers and sellers.
In projects, the firm is especially well known in energy and infrastructure matters, where it represents developers and sponsors alike.
Key clients for the firm include Total Eren, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Delta Airlines, Banco Santander, AVLA, Ameris Capital, GeoPark Chile and Fortress Investment Group.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Throughout the research period,
the banking practice advisedlargelylenders in refinancing matters, in addition to corporate, project and acquisition financing matters.
Project financing matters
mostly involved transportation projects.
The capital markets team
acted for issuers
in debt and equity matters, including project, sustainability and investment grade bond issuances, as well as tender offers and share acquisitions. The team also represented
a number of investment fund managers in the implementation of investment funds.
In the M&A practice, the team
advised both
buy and sell side
on strategic and private equity acquisitions. It also advised on mergers, restructurings and divestments.
The project development team advised developers and bidders on the development and financing of projects mostly in the infrastructure industry, notably transportation
matters as well as water desalination plants.
Deal highlights:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Alfa
Desarollo$1.295 billion
acquisition of Colbún
GTD Grupo
Teleductos $200 million financing
Inversiones CMPC $500 million 3%
susintability bond issuance
Client feedback:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
"They moved really
quickly and they helped us to reach good agreements with the borrower."
Investment funds: Registered funds
"They are the leading experts in the local market of investment funds. They have deep insight into industry requirements and, coupled with great availability, we consider them partners of choice in this subject."
"They are a leading full-service firm. They are the firm with most experience in the funds industry in Chile, working as counsel to many of the largest asset management houses. Their role is pivotal as they also head the Chilean funds association and continuously help in the improvement of regulation. That deep knowledge of the funds industry is very helpful to have sound advice when implementing new structures or transactions."
"High service level; high quality of work; broad and highly specialized team."
"The legal due diligence was very thorough, raising several risks we had not anticipated and giving good advice on how to mitigate these risks."
Project development:
Energy
"They have a deep knowledge of energy and financial markets and regulatory issues. "
Project development: Infrastructure
"Great knowledge of how to prevent and manage risks."
"They are very solid technically. They respond quickly to our requests. The partner in charge is very close and always available"
"Deep knowledge of regulation and market. Good strategist. Reliable. Discretion. Good adviser."
"Depth of knowledge; handling of difficult situations in negotiations; great client management skills."
"He did really good work with the problem that we entrusted to him and his team, with a lot of legal and negotiating skills."
"He was very strategic in his approach. Gave us wise advice and was very committed to our business."
"Very receptive and nice to work with."
"He has sound and deep knowledge of the funds and capital market industries. He is the lawyer to go in these matters."
"(i) Very good technically; (ii) committed to us; (iii) always available."
"Correct diagnosis of the problem; understands the problem; contribution of creative solutions."
"Experience, commercial awareness, ability to build bridges."
"The firm's lead partner, he is a seasoned lawyer with commercial awareness in the funds industry. He's a practical lawyer who helped to bridge all the differences between both parties."
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos & Cía
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos & Cía, or Cariola, was founded in 1889. The firm is located in Santiago and is best known for its work in the M&A practice area.
Focusses / specialisms
Though the firm’s greatest area of expertise is M&A, it also has strong banking, capital markets and project development practices.
In banking and finance, the firm represents borrowers and lenders in credit facilities, restructurings, acquisition financing, bridge loans and project financing.
The capital markets represents mostly issuers, but also underwriters, in debt and equity capital markets transactions including bond issuances, capital increases, IPO’s and tender offers.
The M&A team sees corporate restructurings, strategic acquisitions, asset acquisitions and joint ventures across all industries.
In project development the firm represents developers and financial sponsors mostly in energy projects, but also transportation and mining projects.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Banco Ripley, Enel, Jovio Group, Marsh & McLennan, Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado, Banco de Credito e Inversiones and ATCO.
Research period review: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Over the research period, the banking & finance team represented borrowers and lenders in export, project, corporate financing matters.
In capital markets, the team worked on mostly debt transactions, representing issuers. On the debt side, the team worked on investment grade and callable bond issuances. The team also worked on an equity related capital increase.
The M&A team acted for largely buyers in private acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers across numerous industries.
In project development, the team represented sponsors, concessionaires and developers. Most of the projects were in the mining and infrastructure industries, but some of the projects were in the renewable energy industry.
M&A partner Pedro Lluch Linhares left the firm for EY Chile.
Deal highlights: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Curie $300 million submarine cable project
Nordex €1.21 billion credit facility agreement
Nova Austral $300 million 8.25% callable bond issuance
Sandvik AB €943 million acquisition of DSI Underground
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
“Professionalism. Deep knowledge experience in similar transactions. Solutions oriented. Proactive.
M&A
“Good insight with the asset and the business. Very strong knowledge and experience on structuring and negotiations, giving us different possibilities to close the deal optimizing the value for the client. Good knowledge of the industry. Identification of key risks of the asset and how to mitigate them”
Restructuring
“We have worked with Cariola in several projects, they have really acted as a partner not only protecting our interests but also understanding our business needs. The provide proper advice on what are the best actions for the company to take. They also provide a full picture making us fully aware of the risks and opportunities.”
Andrea Saffie
“Strong experience in M&A. Deep inside in the transaction and strong business view. Perseverant and innovative.”
“She is very customer oriented and she really understand our business needs. She has a solution oriented mindset and most of the times comes with innovative solutions in a very timely way. She knows how to provide the right advise managing the risks and using the specialists she has available in Cariola.”
Juan Antonio Parodi
“Intelligent, oriented to find solutions, excellent people skills to negotiate difficult matters.”
Claro & Cia
Located in Santiago,
full service firm
Claro & Cia was founded in 1880 and has developed a standout reputation. It is a part of Lex Mundi.
Though the firm is most
recognised for its work in financial and corporate matters, it also has an
excelled projects practice area.
The banking and finance practice area represents borrowers in credit facilities and bridge loan issuances for project and acquisition financing.
The capital markets team works on both debt and equity matters such as tender offers and bond issuances.
In M&A matters, Claro & Cia represents strategic buyers and sellers in acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate agreements across a wide variety of industries.
The
projects team can be found many times on the financing end of project development. It is active in the infrastructure and energy industries.
Key clients for Claro & Cia include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, AES Gener, LATAM Airlines, Citigroup Global Markets and Sonnedix.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Throughout the research period, the banking
team advised
both borrowers and lenders in corporate, acquisition, project and DIP financing.
The capital markets team was active in investment grade bond issuances on the debt capital markets side, and capital increases on the equity capital markets side. The team advised mostly issuers, but a couple of underwriters.
In the M&A practice area, the team represented slightly more borrowers than sellers in private acquisitions across numerous industries. It also represented clients in joint ventures, mergers and restructuring efforts.
The project development team was active largely in the financing and development aspects of projects in the mining and energy industries, representing
mostly developers. In energy specifically, most of the projects concerned renewable energy matters such as wind and solar plants.
Deal highlights:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Aker Horizons €1 billion acquisition of Mainstream Renewable Power
Alfa
Desarollo $1.2 billion acquisition financing
Enfragen $710 million 5.375% bond issuance
X-Elio La Cruz 58MW solar photovoltaic plant
Client feedback:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
"They have expertise and confidence, provide excellent advice and a strategic outlook."
"Well prepared and experienced lawyers in local and international transactions."
"Great team; great knowledge; great experience."
"Commitment, perfect understanding of the law and the situation."
"The partner we work with is very good.
They have strong knowledge regarding M&A as well as deal structuring. "
"Best M&A advisers available in Chile."
"Brilliant legal knowledge and down-to-earth legal advice."
Project development: Mining
"Very commercial and practical.
Also they have a strong sense of the
environment. "
"Excellent professional, very committed to client´s problems and solutions."
"Great player; leadership; full involvement."
"Best deal lawyer available."
"Seasoned, experienced, astute, strategic."
"Lawyer with extensive participation in banking, credit and capital markets transactions."
"Rodrigo is very knowledgeable and provides quality advice particularly in M&A and offers strategic advice along with legal advice. "
"Huge knowledge of the telecoms sector."
DLA Piper Chile
Business firm DLA
Piper was born in 2005 from the largest ever merger in the legal industry between Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich, Piper Rudnick and DLA. The international law firm has offices in almost every region in the world. In Chile, the firm is located in Santiago.
Focusses / specialisms
DLA Piper’s Santiago office is known for its notable work in the banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development practices. In banking and finance, the firm acts for lenders and borrowers in project finance, refinance, acquisition finance and general corporate finance matters.
The capital markets team works on both the debt and equity side, advising issuers. The team has experience in bond issuances, fund formations, public share offerings and IPOs.
The M&A practice acts for buyers and sellers in strategic acquisitions throughout a variety of industries.
The project development practice does a lot of work in the energy, infrastructure, mining and real estate industries. It acts for developers and sponsors in all stages of development from financing to construction.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Quiñenco, LQ Inversiones Financieras, . Desarollos Mineros PKR, SUSI Partners, CarbonFree Technology, Sonnedix, Oaktree Capital Management, Seven Seas Water, Axesat, Itaú Corpbanca, Banco BICE, Banco de Crédito del Perú, American Tower Corporation, Uber, L’Oréal and Colbún.
Garrigues
International law firm
Garrigues was founded in 1941 in Spain. Since then, it has expanded to 34 offices across 13 countries. In Chile, the firm has an office in Santiago, where it is best known for its work in capital markets, especially debt work.
In addition to its outstanding capital markets team, the firm also has standout practices in banking and finance, M&A and project development.
In banking and finance, the team advises borrowers and lenders in project finance, refinancing, acquisition finance and corporate finance transactions.
In capital markets, the team acts for issuers and underwriters in sovereign bond, project bonds, investment grade and high yield bond issuances.
The M&A team represents both buy and sell side in acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, strategic investments and reorganizations. The teams works across numerous industries.
The project development team acts for concessionaires and developers in projects in the mining, energy and infrastructure industries.
Key clients for the firm include Allianz, Banco Santander, Ocean Partners, Scotiabank, Banco de Chile, Rabobank, HSBC, JP Morgan, Société Generale, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Banco Santander,
Ruta del Maule Sociedad
Concesionaria,
Aerosan, Conejo Solar, Parque
Eólico El Nogal, Arroyo Energy and Jenner Renewables.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
During the research period, the banking team acted
for mostly lenders in acquisition, project and corporate financings. The team also worked on numerous debt restructurings and refinancings.
In capital
markets,
the team spent most of the year advising issuers in debt capital markets matters. Debt capital markets transactions included sovereign, sustainable, green, investment grade and project bond issuances.
The M&A team acted
for mostly acquirers, but also sellers in private acquisitions, divestments, strategic investments and other corporate matters. Though the team worked across numerous industries, acquisitions in the energy industry were the most prevalent.
In the project development practice area, the team advised contractors in the
infrastructure and
energy industries. Infrastructure projects included transportation, notably highways, while energy projects included renewable energy matters such as wind farms.
Deal highlights:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Glacier Acquisition $340 million acquisition financing
L-Catterton $235 million acquisition of
NotCo
Republic of Chile $2 billion 4.35% sustainable bond issuance
Client feedback:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
"Quick; quality; variety of skills; professionalism."
"In-depth knowledge of Chilean concession law. Excellent client service."
"Specialist in administrative law and client-oriented."
"Professionalism; vast experience in various subjects."
MBC Abogados
Founded in 2010,
MBC Abogados has grown to 19 lawyers, three of which are partners. It is a boutique firm, specialized in real estate and corporate law. The firm
is located in Santiago. The firm, formerly known as MB Abogados, went through a name change in the past year, becoming MBC Abogados.
MBC Abogados does notable work in the banking and finance and M&A practice area. In banking and finance, the firm represents borrowers in real estate financing, acquisition financing, refinancing and general corporate financing.
The team has some experience in capital markets, acting for issuers in bond issuances and capital raises. It also has some experience acting for investment funds in fund formations.
The M&A practice acts for strategic companies in buy side acquisitions and joint ventures.
Key clients for the firm include Grupo Patio, Padre Hurtado Rentas, Centros Comerciales I,
Inmobiliaria Mirador Azul Uno,
DesarollosComericales, LV-Patio Renta Inmobiliaria I, Patio
Comercial, WEG Capital and Rentas Patio I.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Throughout the research period, the banking
team acted for mostly borrowers in corporate, acquisition and real estate financing.
In M&A, the team advised buyers and sellers in
acquisitions, as well as other corporate clients in joint ventures, mergers and capital increases. Many of the acquisitions were in
the real estate industry.
Deal highlights:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Bodegas
Multiuso/Patio Self Storage merger
Desarrollos y Bodegas I, LV Patio Renta
Inmobiliaria Puerto Montt and LV Patio Renta
Inmobiliaria III $132 million refinancing
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
The most current iteration of full-service firm
Philippi
Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU &
Uría, or PPU, was formed in 2015 from the merger between Chilean firms Philippi, Yrarrázaval, Pulido & Brunner, Colombian firm
Prietocarrizosa and Peruvian firms Ferrero Abogados and Delmar Ugarte. The Ibero-American firm maintains offices in Chile, Colombia and Peru, with additional offices in Spain, Portugal, New York, London and Brussels thanks to its partnership with Spanish and Portuguese firm
Uría Menéndez. The firm is also part of the SCG Legal and World Law Group networks. In Chile, the firm’s office
is located in Santiago, and is known for its standout work in the corporate and project development practices.
PPU is equally strong across the banking & finance, capital markets, M&A and project development practice areas. In banking, the firm acts on both the borrower and lender side. It has experience in project, aircraft and corporate financing.
In capital markets, the firm acts for underwriters and issuers on both the debt and equity side. In debt, the team works on sovereign and investment grade bond issuances. On the equity side, the team has experience working on IPOs.
The M&A practice acts on both the buy and sell side in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and spinoffs across a wide variety of industries.
In project development, the team acts for developers and sponsors for projects in the mining, energy and infrastructure industries.
The firm also has a notable restructuring and insolvency practice, where the team represents debtors and creditors in out of court, cross border and domestic insolvency proceedings.
Key clients for the firm include BNP Paribas, MUFG Bank, Scotiabank Chile,
BofA Securities, JP Morgan Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Repsol, AD Retail, Ardian,
Caixabank and Kinross Gold.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
During the research period, the banking team represented lenders in acquisition,
project and corporate financing matters.
In capital markets, the team advised issuers
and underwriters
in debt and equity matters, mostly working on debt matters,
which include investment grade and sustainability bond issuances.
Equity matters include share offerings.
The M&A team
worked mostly on the buyer side in private and public acquisitions across numerous industries. It also represented clients in capital increases.
In the project development practice
area, the team represented developers and sponsors largely in the financing aspects of projects in the energy industry, especially related to renewable energy projects such as wind farms.
Deal highlights:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Enaex $45 million financing
Inversiones CMPC $500 million 3% sustainability bond issuance
ViacomCBS acquisition of Red de Televisión Chilevisión
Puga Ortiz
Puga Ortiz was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Santiago.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in automotive financing and real estate matters. It works with many special purpose vehicles on real estate corporate matters.
Key clients
Key clients for Puga Ortiz include Acciona Chile, Constructora Santa Beatriz, Empresa Constructora Queylen, Grupo Inmobiliaria Gimax and Banco Santander Chile.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019 / 2020)
Over the research period the firm represented many special purpose vehicles on real estate corporate agreements and acquisitions, especially in the hotel industry. It also worked on a couple of automotive financing agreements.
Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019 / 2020)
Banco Santander Chile $300 million acquisition of Santander Consumer Finance
Inmobiliaria Nueva Quilicura $20 million financing
Albagli Zaliasnik
Full service firm Albagli Zaliasnik is a notable firm based in Santiago. The corporate practice is best known for its work in M&A.
Focusses / specialisms
Though the firm is more widely known for its M&A work, it also has experience in banking and finance and project development. In M&A, the team acts for sellers and buyers in strategic asset acquisitions, full company acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers. It also works on general corporate matters including reorganizations and strategic investments. They work with numerous clients based in jurisdictions outside of Chile.
In project development, the team has expertise in energy and natural resources. It represents developers in developments and acquisitions of projects.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Alpha-Bio Tec, ESINCO, Cadem, Omnix and Prisma Water.
Alessandri Abogados
Alessandri has over 125 years of experience. Founded in 1893, the firm is located in Santiago. In the corporate practice areas, the firm is best known for its work in debt capital markets and project development in the mining industry.
Focusses / specialisms
In addition to its notable work in debt capital markets and mining project development, it is also active in M&A and banking and finance. The banking and finance practice represents lenders and borrowers in corporate financing matters.
In capital markets, the firm participates in general debt transactions and public M&A transactions. It also works with private equity and asset management firms in investment fund and ETF formations and compliance.
The M&A practice has experience on the buy and sell side in private acquisitions. It also represented companies in capital increases.
The project development practice area is active in the mining, energy and construction industry. The team is made up of 11 specialists that act for developers in various projects.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include the Silk Road Fund, Oaktree Capital, PIMCO, Hayfin, Puertos y Logistica, Territoria Apoquindo, Coordinador Independiente del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, Cervercerías Chile, SQM Salar, Sierra Gorda and Patio Riesco.
Aninat Abogados
Aninat Abogados was born in 2020 from the cessation of Aninat Schwencke. The firm is located in Santiago and is active in the corporate practice areas. Aninat is made up of five partners, with three of them specializing in corporate law.
Focusses / specialisms
In the corporate practice, the firm works on a lot of M&A transactions, acting on the buy and sell side in strategic acquisitions. It also works on financing related transactions such as capital raises and investments. In the more general corporate practice, the team advises companies on incorporations.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Pampa Camarones, TodoVa, Citröen Chile, Cuesta Blanca, Chile Ventures Administradora de Fondos de Inversión Privado and Jooycar.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
“Aninat Abogados has a team with great legal, regulatory, tax and financial knowledge, which makes it an ideal team for the work we are carrying out in our company.”
Arteaga Gorziglia & Cía
Located in Santiago,
Arteaga Gorziglia’s corporate practice is well known in the market. It is regarded for its work in the M&A and project development practices.
Focusses / specialisms
While the firm works with many types of industries, it is focused on the infrastructure, real estate, retail and energy industries.
In M&A, the firm acts for buyers and sellers in acquisitions and joint ventures. The corporate practice also has experience representing lenders in financing transactions.
The project development team is active in the infrastructure and energy industries. The team represents developers and financial sponsors in project development and finance matters.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Coopeuch, DDRío Inversiones, Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte, DNB Bank, Total Solar Latin America, Sociedad Concesionaria Américo Vespucio Oriente, Walmart, Frontal Trust, Generadora Metropolitana, HSBC and Barings.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
“Client oriented, very professional, easy access to senior partners”
“Time of response, professional advice of its partner, accuracy.”
Baraona Marshall & Cia
Baraona Marshall & Cia was created in 2020 from the cessation of Baraona Fischer & Cia, which then split into two firms. It is known for its work in financial and corporate practice areas.
The firm is best known for its work in the banking and finance and M&A practice areas. In banking and finance, the firm acts on both the borrower and lender side in project and corporate financings, as well as refinancings.
The M&A team works on the buy and sell side in private acquisitions across numerous industries including banking and financial services, telecommunications and technology.
Key clients for the firm include Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, Gestión Solar and Itaú Corpbanca.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
“Quite close with the executives and 24/7 availability with customer focus.”
“Excellent knowledge of local and international finance and tax regulatory systems
Very good teamwork when different disciplines
have to come together.”
Carey
Founded in 1905, Carey has become Chile’s largest law firm. Located in Santiago, the firm is highly regarded across all practice areas. It is a part of numerous international alliances such as Interlex, giving the firm a global reach.
Focusses / specialisms
The banking and finance team represents both borrowers and lenders across many types of financing including project financing, credit facility issuances, acquisition financing and refinancing. The team also provides regulatory opinions to banking and financial institutions.
The capital markets team works across all types of capital markets, including debt and equity, on matters including bond issuances, capital increases, public offerings and IPO’s. The group also works with numerous pension funds and investment funds.
The M&A team works with private equity acquirers, strategic buyers and sellers in acquisitions, joint ventures and other corporate agreements, mainly in the infrastructure, technology and energy industries.
In projects, Carey represents concessionaires and developers on mining, infrastructure, ports and energy projects. The firm is especially prevalent in mining projects.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Teck Resources, Lima Airport Partners, State Grid International Development, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, MetLife Chile, Enel Américas, JP Morgan Securities, Codelco, Bank of Nova Scotia and Wells Fargo.
Chirgwin
Chirgwin was founded in 2009 in Santiago. Since then, it has grown and joined several international networks including Lexwork International, ILF and the Pacific Alliance Legal Network. In August 2020, the firm began working in collaboration with Andersen Global.
Focusses / specialisms
Chirgwin specializes in the banking and finance, M&A and project development practice areas. Most of the firm’s clients are midsize multinational corporations and are most active in the entertainment, transportation and consumer goods and services industries. In banking and finance, the team represents borrowers in corporate and asset financing, as well as refinancing matters.
The M&A practice acts for acquirers and sellers in asset and full company public and private acquisitions. It also represents companies in reorganizations and capital increases.
In project development, the team represents bidders for projects largely in the transportation industry.
CMS Carey & Allende
Founded in 1999,
CMS is an international law firm that has 77 offices spread across 43 countries. In Chile, 45 lawyers make up the Santiago office. It is known for its corporate and project development practices.
Focusses / specialisms
CMS Carey & Allende has notable banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development teams. In banking and finance, the practice acts for borrowers in project finance, refinance and general corporate finance transactions.
The capital markets team has experience on the debt and equity side of capital markets. It acts for issuers in bond issuances, public M&A matters and equity investments.
The M&A practices acts on the buy and sell side in strategic and private equity acquisitions in a variety of industries.
In project development, the firm represents sponsors and developers in all parts of projects including financing, development and construction. The team is especially active in the energy industry.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Solarpack, Inversiones FK Limitada, Inversiones del Pacífico, Sonda, Sun Dreams, Broota, Empresas AquaChile, Blackstone, Unilever Chile, Nueva Inversiones Pacífico, EDEMSA, Enagás, Celeo Redes Chile and Hidroeléctrica Doña Alicia.
Dentons Larraín Rencoret
One of the world’s largest law firms, Dentons is truly a global law firm, with 193 locations across 77 countries. The Chilean office is located in Santiago and was formed in 2019 with the combination between Dentons and Larraín Rencoret.
The firm has experience across banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development practices. In banking and finance, the team acts for lenders in project, acquisition and corporate financing.
The capital markets team has experience in debt capital markets, representing issuers in investment grade bond issuances.
In M&A, the practice represents acquirers in private and public acquisitions across numerous types of industries. It also represents companies in day to day compliance and restructurings.
The project development team works with developers and bidders in the transportation infrastructure and energy industries.
Key clients for the firm include Banco BTG Pactual Chile, Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, Tanner Servicios Financieros, Crawford & Company International, Mercado Libre, Fresenius Medical Care, China Railway Tunnel Group, Yutong and Invercap.
Ferrada Nehme
Founded in 2000, FerradaNehme
is known for its work in the corporate space. The firm is located in Santiago.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognized for its notable work in the M&A practice area. It represents buyers and sellers in private acquisitions. It also acts for companies in capital increases and strategic investments.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include AB InBev Chile, Acciona Industrial, Neogen and Copec.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Asset finance
"Deep knowledge of laws and regulations. Always meet established deadlines. "
M&A
"Updated and versatile team."
Fischer & Cia
Formed in 2021 as a result of the separation of Baraona Fisher & Cia,
Fischer & Cia is located in Santiago. The firm is focused on tax, financial and corporate law.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm specializes in the banking and finance and M&A practice areas. In banking and finance, the firm acts for borrowers in refinancings.
In M&A, the team represents buyers and sellers in private acquisitions. It also represents companies in reorganizations and day to day compliance, in addition to other corporate matters.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Multitiendas Corona, Samsung, Falabella and Progreso.
Grasty Quintana Majlis & Cia
Grasty Quintana Majlis & Cía is a skilled Chilean firm that is well-established in Latin America.
The firm specializes in M&A transactions, participating in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. The firm focuses on the mining, insurance, agriculture, technology, venture capital and finance sectors.
Some of the firm’s key clients include Nexo Water Ventures, ApiuxTecnología, Convertia, Caja de Ahorros de EmpleadosPúblicos, General Electric and Punta Blanca Grupo Inmobiliario.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
“Client orientation, responsiveness and high level advise.”
Guerrero Olivos
Located in Santiago,
Guerrero Olivos is a highly regarded firm across all corporate practice areas. It maintains a global presence throught its membership in TagLaw, Global Law and the Legal Alliance of the Americas.
Focusses / specialisms
Guerrero Olivos maintains a distinguished practice in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development, especially in the mining industry. In banking and finance, the team acts for borrowers and lenders in project financing, refinancing, acquisition financing and general corporate financing matters. Many of its transactions are cross border financing.
The capital markets practice works on the debt side, representing issuers in bond issuances. The team also works with asset managers and other financial institutions in investment fund management and regulatory compliance. It has experience with closed end funds, ETFs, mutual funds, real estate funds and foreign funds.
The M&A practice advises strategic and private equity clients in buy and sell side acquisitions, joint ventures. It also advises firms in strategic investments and reorganizations.
The project development practice represents developers, sponsors in the development and financing aspects of projects in the mining, infrastructure, construction, energy and transportation industries.
The firm also has a notable restructuring and insolvency practice, where it represents creditors and debtors in reorganization and bankruptcy matters.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include WOM, Telefónica, IFCO Systems, Natixis, Scotiabank, BlackRock, Compañía General de Electricidad, Caja de Compensación de Asignación Familiar de Los Andes, Prudential Insurance, Transemel, Novator Partners, AES Gener, Femsa Comercio, Corporación Reguemos Chile, Sustentable, Cap Vert Energie and China Development Bank.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
Project development: Infrastructure
“Dedicated and well-prepared team, responsive and Guerrero Olivos´s partners involvement when necessary.”
“Outstanding legal expertise and Negotiation skills."
"Multi-functional talents in diverse aspects.”
Honorato | Delaveau
Honorato |
Delaveauis a mid-sized Chilean
firm allied with the Ibero-American Legal Network.
The firm specializes in M&A transactions, being particularly skilled in
fintech, energy, real estate, construction, investment fundsand cryptocurrency sectors.
Some of the firm’s key clients include Ebi Operation, BlackRock,
Innergex Renewable Energy, Tanner Group,
Fressenius Medical Care and Inversiones Magnani.
Labbe Abogados
Labbe Abogados is located in Santiago. The firm is active in litigation, labor and corporate law.
Within corporate law, the firm specializes in the M&A practice area. It acts for acquirers in private acquisitions. The practice works mostly in the food, mining and energy industries.
Key clients for the firm include Neoelectra Chile.
Larraín & Asociados
Founded in 1994, Larraín & Asociados has grown into a highly regarded firm in project development and banking and finance. The firm is headquartered in Santiago.
Focusses/specialisms
Larraín is highly experienced in the infrastructure, energy and natural resources industries. In addition to its outstanding project development and banking and finance practice, it also has a noteworthy M&A practice.
In banking and finance, the practice acts for lenders and borrowers in project financing, refinancing, acquisition financing and general corporate financing. It also acts for target companies in investment funding rounds.
The M&A practice represents buyers in acquisitions, reorganizations and strategic investments.
Many of the acquisitions are related to project development matters, where the firm represents developers in development and financing matters.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Banco Internacional, Banco Consorcio, TI Mining, Hidroeléctrica San Andrés, Fundación Viento Sur, Scotiabank, Itaú Corpbanca, Banchile, Empresas GASCO, Sacyr Agua, Transchile Charrúa Chile, San Manuel, Minera Centinela and Aquafarms.
Lavín Abogados
Lavín Abogados is a boutique law firm known for its work in project development. It is headquartered in Santiago, but has a second office in Valdivia.
Focusses/specialisms
Lavín is focused on the energy, natural resources, mining, maritime and infrastructure industries. In project development the firm acts for public institutions, environmental institutions, concessionaires and developers in development and construction of projects.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include AES Gener, OMX Operaciones Marítimas, Aguas Pacífico, Sociedad Contractual Minera el Abra, Atria Energía, Golden Sun, Transmisora Eléctrica del Norte, Terminal de Graneles del Norte and Empresa Eléctrica Vallenar.
Lembeye Abogados
Located in Santiago, Lembeye Abogados was founded in 2017. The firm is active in the financial and corporate and project development practice areas.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm is best known for its work in the M&A and project development practice areas. In the M&A practice, the team acts for buyers and sellers in private acquisitions. It also represents start ups in strategic investments.
In project development, the firm represents developers in projects in the mining, infrastructure and renewable energy industries. Within the renewable energy industry, solar and wind are particular popular for the firm. It also frequently works on public procurement matters.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Aki KB Minibodegas, Business News Americas, The Live Green Co, Itelecom, Angold Resources, Apollo Gold, Equus Mining, Vestas Chile Turbinas Eólicas Limitada and Consorcio Prodiel Santa Fe.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
“Understanding our needs, objectives and strategy
to close the deal.”
“Good knowledge, hands-on, committed to success.”
Molina Ríos Abogados
Located in Santiago, Molina Ríos is a well known law firm in the project development practice area. The firm has four partners, one counsel and an additional 10 associates.
Focusses/specialisms
Because the firm’s expertise is in the project development practice area, it is focused on the energy, mining, infrastructure and construction industries. It has experience working for both public and private projects, advising developers and concessionaires in all states of project development from financing to construction.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include CJV Consortium, OHL, Mainstream Renewable Power, Eiffage, Acciona, Besalco, AVA Montajes and ENAP.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
Project development: Energy
“Practical experience, arbitration-oriented experience, good relationship with the client (not necessarily lawyers).”
Morales & Besa
Founded in 1992, Morales & Besa has grown to become one of Chile’s leading firms in financial law. The firm is located in Santiago.
Focusses/specialisms
In addition to its top tier practice in banking and finance, capital markets and project development, the firm also has an outstanding M&A practice. In banking and finance, the firm acts for lenders and borrowers in project financing, refinancing and acquisition financing.
The capital markets team has experience on both the debt and equity side, representing issuers and underwriters. In debt capital markets, the team works on sovereign bonds, green bonds, investment grade, high yield and project bond issuances. In equity capital markets, the team helps with IPOs.
The M&A practice acts on the buy and sell side in strategic and private equity acquisitions and investments across a diverse array of industries.
In project development, the team works on PPP and private projects in the infrastructure, energy and mining industries. It represents sponsors, concessionaires and developers.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Banco Santander, Itaú
Corpbanca, Banco
Internacional, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Accel-KKR, Republic of Chile, Cencosud Shopping,
Ruta del Maipo Sociedad
Concesionaria, Partners Group, FRS Capital, Merck Sharp & Dohme, EIG Atacama Management, Teras Capital Group, Meridiam Infrastructure, Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo
Pudahuel, WPD Chile, EIG Global Energy Partners and Arena Minerals.
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen was founded in 1991. It is a large, full-service firm with an international presence. The firm has offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santiago de Chile, and New York. The Chilean firm is allied with Schwencke & Cia from Argentina.
The firm’s practice specialties include corporate M&A, private equity, project development and capital markets. The firm advises clients in various industries.
Some of the firm’s key clients include WPP Group, MCormick, Smollan, ExitoWeb, Olam International, Cacao Paycard, Glade Brook, South Am Freeze Dry, Austral Capital Partners, H.G Kaufman Group London and TD Advanced Technology Solutions Chile.
Russi & Eguiguren | Quadrant
Russi &
Eguiguren | Quadrant is a full-service law firm established in 1993,
with an office in Santiago.
The firm advises clients in corporate and M&A transactions.
Among the clients of the firm are
Papa Johns and Medismart.
Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
Established in 1960,
Urenda
Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
is a member of
Multilaw and World Law Group, making it a firm that skillfully services international clients.
The firm is very capable in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development.
The banking and finance team and the capital markets team work together on debt securitization. The
capital markets team is also adept on the equity side, advising on initial public offerings among
other stock market matters.
The M&A department
is skilled in joint ventures, corporate restructuring and
shareholders agreements.
In project development
the firm focuses on power generation, specifically
non-conventional renewable energy.
Some of the firm’s key clients are BHP, Yamana Gold, Minera Escondida, International Finance Corporation, GE Capital Aviation Services, The Bank of New York Mellon and Royal Gold.
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