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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

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Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

Barros & Errázuriz has a recognized experience in financing operations, such as syndicated loans, with or without guarantees, bilateral loans, project financing, financing through placement of bonds with different national and international financial institutions, and debt restructuring.

Our firm has advised various actors in this matter, including the government, developers, sponsors, operators, dealers, engineering and construction companies, suppliers, investment funds, private investors, financiers and structuring agents, allowing us to have a broad vision of the interests involved in projects of this nature and the needs of the different parties in order to give support to the structuring of the businesses until their final execution.

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Banking & Finance - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a well-regarded banking and finance practice with a strong presence in the Chilean market. The team enjoys recognised experience acting for lenders and has expertise in advising Chilean and international banks and other financial institutions on corporate and project finance mandates. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is frequently retained by major borrowers from the infrastructure, mining and telecommunications sectors to advise on complex financial transactions involving syndicated credit facilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Barros & Errázuriz Abogados advised IDB Invest on a USD35 million cross-border financing to Prize and affiliated companies for industrial and agricultural capital expenditure and debt repayment.

Strengths

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  • The Barros & Errázuriz team is technically strong, approachable and understands the speed we require. In negotiations, we benefit from their strong commercial and financial knowledge and timely responses.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Francisco de la Barra
    Band 2Francisco de la Barra

    Francisco de la Barra

    Co-head of department Francisco de la Barra offers solid expertise in the Chilean banking and finance field, focusing his practice on syndicated loans and structured finance in the context of cross-border financing mandates. He is also experienced in the refinancing of multicurrency facility agreements.

    • Francisco de la Barra is a sharp and well organised lawyer with a client-focused mindset. He truly understands the client’s DNA and reflects it in everything he does.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3María Olga Rivera
    Band 3María Olga Rivera

    María Olga Rivera

    Partner María Olga Rivera is recognised for her expertise in corporate and structured finance in Chile. She regularly advises lenders and borrowers on project financing.

    • María Olga Rivera is extremely available and makes us feel like we are a priority. Her hands-on involvement, proactive approach and drive to solve issues are greatly appreciated.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Enrique Barros
    Band 4Enrique Barros

    Enrique Barros

    Noted partner Enrique Barros assists an array of clients in Chile with corporate and structured financing.

    • Enrique Barros is extremely professional and always looks for ways to keep matters moving forward. He responds efficiently and is always available.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchNicole Ubal
    Associates to watchNicole Ubal

    Nicole Ubal

    Associate-to-watch Nicole Ubal is lauded by clients for her presence in the banking and finance arena in Chile.

    • Nicole Ubal is exceptionally methodical and efficient, qualities that are fundamental to us.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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