Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by Carey
Carey has extensive experience in the area of capital markets, advising issuers and stockholders on corporate bonds, securitised bonds, trade effects and both public and private securities.The firm supports its clients throughout the process of structuring and registering vehicles and securities, as well as, managing relationships with stock exchanges and in all matters related to reporting requirements and regulations regarding securities issuers.
Carey has an outstanding derivatives practice that even advises the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) on Chilean regulatory matters. In addition, Carey represents the main national and foreign banks in matters of structuring, documentation, netting, guarantees and adaptation to Dodd-Frank and European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
As a leader in the area of funds, Carey supports a broad spectrum of domestic and foreign clients in the creation and registration of mutual funds and private equity funds. Carey also advises on the establishment of fund managers and provides regular guidance to ensure regulatory compliance in day-to-day operations.
Chambers Review
Carey is a highly regarded player in the market with a stellar capital markets team whose practice is renowned for its expertise in cross-border debt and equity transactions. The law firm boasts experience acting for major corporate issuers and multinational investment banks and asset management firms acting as bookrunners or placement agents and frequently advises on high-value project bonds, capital increases, tender offers and IPOs.
Work Highlights
- Carey advised Codelco on the issuance and sale of securities for USD2 billion, under regulation 144A/Reg S.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Attention to detail, creative thinking and solution-oriented methodology are some of the highlights that the Carey's team provides."
"Carey's team has a perspective on cross-border transactions that few local firms can match. The team is experienced, knowledgeable, accessible and responsive."
"Attention to detail, creative thinking and solution-oriented methodology are some of the highlights that the Carey's team provides."
"Carey's team has a perspective on cross-border transactions that few local firms can match. The team is experienced, knowledgeable, accessible and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Diego Peralta concentrates his Chilean practice in the creation and structuring of financial products, acting on both the lender and borrower sides. Legal voices recognise him as a key figure in the national capital markets arena.
"Diego is not only a very experienced lawyer, but is also always seeking to innovate and raise the bar higher."
Esteemed partner Cristián Eyzaguirre enjoys particular expertise in advising asset management funds and investment banks on regulatory capital markets mandates in Chile.
"Cristián is an outstanding lawyer. He is really nice work with, he is creative, hands-on and pro-business. Cristián doesn´t focus on the problems but rather helps thinking on the solutions."
Respected partner Salvador Valdés is routinely instructed by major names on public share acquisitions and capital increases in Chile. Market commentators widely recognise his skills in the capital markets arena.
"Salvador Valdés takes the lead in Chile when it comes to sophistication, creativity and fresh insights into market trends and solutions for complex transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carey
Chile
Members
Provided by Carey
Alejandra Daroch
Head of Department
Cristián Figueroa
Head of Department
Felipe Moro
Fernando Noriega
Francisco Ugarte
Francisco Guzmán
Guillermo Acuña
Jorge Ugarte
Patricia Silberman
Clients
Provided by Carey
Algonquin Power & Utilities
Applus Chile
Banco Santander Chile
BoFA Securities
Citigroup
Codelco
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
ISDA
JP Morgan Securities
Santander Investment Securities
VTR
Industries
Provided by Carey
Asset Management
Banking and Finance
Energy
Mining
Retail
Securities