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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

Capital Markets

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

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Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

With a significant presence in this area, Barros & Errázuriz provides full advice to those companies that need to obtain resources through the issuance and public offering of bonds, shares and other instruments, both in domestic and foreign markets.

The Firm has complete knowledge and experience in the regulations applicable to the issuance of securities, as well as in the other aspects involved in the placement of securities on the market.

Also, the Firm has an important regulatory practice in matters related to the capital market, highlighting its advice on matters of “compliance,” oversight of the authorities, compliance with the current regulatory framework, and defense against charges or administrative sanctions.

The firm has had an active participation in the financing of investment projects of all kinds, participating in important and complex structures of financing of companies, infrastructure projects, real estate projects, among others.

Highlighted is its participation in the operations of opening companies as advisors to the issuer and advising in registrations and placements of bonds and/or trade bills to the aforementioned companies.

On the other hand, the Firm has accompanied local companies in obtaining international financing through 144A Bonds.

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Capital Markets - Chile

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a distinguished capital markets department with a standout team in the field boasting market-leading expertise in the structuring of investment funds. The law firm also advises on private placements and public offerings of securities, representing mutual and public investment fund managers, stockbrokers and investment banks acting as underwriters, as well as major corporate issuers. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados maintains a strong presence in cross-border transactions involving debt securities.

Work Highlights

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  • Barros & Errázuriz Abogados advised a syndicate of underwriters on the USD500 million issuance and placement of corporate bonds by Colbún under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Strengths

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  • Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is one of the strongest teams in the legal market in terms of capital markets knowledge, and their close advisory and deep understanding of our business is precisely why we work with them.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Barros & Errázuriz Abogados delivers consistently impeccable, professional work within tight timeframes, including on innovative matters. They remain closely engaged and proactively support us with forward‑looking advice.

    Capital Markets respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Víctor Barros
    Band 1Víctor Barros

    Víctor Barros

    Distinguished partner Víctor Barros is acclaimed for a dynamic capital markets practice in Chile. He regularly advises asset managers and investment funds on the structuring and issuance of private and public funds and bonds in the Chilean market.

    • Víctor Barros is an excellent and experienced capital markets lawyer with extensive legal and commercial knowledge. He provides creative solutions to complex problems and is always available when needed.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
    • Víctor Barros has extensive knowledge of capital markets matters, positioning him as a leading lawyer in the field. He is also highly attuned to his clients' needs.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Luis Alberto Letelier
    Band 2Luis Alberto Letelier

    Luis Alberto Letelier

    Respected partner and co-head of department Luis Alberto Letelier benefits from a strong reputation in the Chilean capital markets field. He is adept at advising asset and fund managers on a wide range of capital markets transactions, including the structuring and placement of public investment funds.

    • Working with Luis Alberto Letelier provides us with a strong sense of security, as it ensures comprehensive, in‑depth and commercially focused advice.

      Capital Markets respondentLatin America

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