Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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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.
Chambers Review
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a distinguished capital markets department with a standout team in the field boasting market-leading expertise in the structuring of investments 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
- Barros & Errázuriz advised Vías Chile on theissuance of series C bonds and series D bonds in the local market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is our first call when we come across a complex transaction. Their external view is highly valuable and effective in identifying potential red flags and sensitive issues from the beginning."
"The team has the ability to break any problem into small pieces, analyse them separately and give their opinion from a particular and global perspective. They are methodic and outstanding."
"The firm is our first call when we come across a complex transaction. Their external view is highly valuable and effective in identifying potential red flags and sensitive issues from the beginning."
"The team has the ability to break any problem into small pieces, analyse them separately and give their opinion from a particular and global perspective. They are methodic and outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Highly regarded partner and co-head of department Luis Alberto Letelier benefits from a significant reputation in the Chilean capital markets field. He is adept at advising asset and fund managers on a wide range of complex capital markets transactions, including the structuring and placement of public investment funds.
"Luis Alberto Letelier is highly business oriented, consistently striving to provide optimal solutions while quickly grasping and comprehending the issues faced by his clients."
"Luis Alberto Letelier is a complete and sophisticated professional with deep knowledge of local laws and regulations. He also has high commercial awareness and vision."
Key partner Víctor Barros focuses his capital markets practice on the issuance of private and public investment funds and bonds in the Chilean market.
"Víctor Barros is an excellent lawyer. He is very business oriented and has a critical and analytical capacity that brings great value to our company, generating bonds of trust with us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Fernando Campino
Javier Díaz
Juan Ignacio Galdámez
Head of Department