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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

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Provided by Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

We advise banks and national and international financial institutions on bilateral financing and syndicated loans, project financing, structured financing, and other financial transactions with diverse and complex security structures. We help banks and financial institutions, financial intermediaries, investment funds and leasing and factoring companies in their operations in the country, as well as with the regulations and rules of compliance applicable to their business in Chile.

We also work in situations of financial distress, nationally and internationally, including restructuring operations and financial reorganizations.

Finally, we provide advice to Chilean corporations (sociedades anónimas) and foreign corporations in Chile, on the processes of incorporation, capitalization, business development, joint-ventures, sales of shares and businesses in the country and abroad, mergers and acquisitions, maintaining interaction with the Central Bank of Chile, foreign investment authorities, the Superintendence of Securities and Insurance, the Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions and other public entities.

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Banking & Finance - Chile

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is an established banking and finance practice with a particular focus on acquisition finance and corporate refinancing, as well as project and trade finance in Chile. The team is well versed in secured and unsecured cross-border loans, including revolving credit facilities, assisting foreign banks and other financial institutions with Chilean regulatory mandates. Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' clientele includes domestic, regional and global banking groups, as well as corporate borrowers from a variety of industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos advised Enel Chile on a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement with DNB Bank, as administrative agent and lender, and Citibank, as lender.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos provide effective advice, with recommendations that add value to the company's processes and contribute to outstanding results.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rodrigo Sepúlveda
    Rodrigo Sepúlveda

    Rodrigo Sepúlveda

    Co-head of department Rodrigo Sepúlveda routinely advises banks on cross-border credit facilities. He enjoys a respected practice in the Chilean banking and finance field.

    • Rodrigo Sepúlveda handles financing transactions very well, drawing on his extensive experience to facilitate the preparation of high-quality contracts and ensure timely execution.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Antonio Parodi
    Juan Antonio Parodi

    Juan Antonio Parodi

    Solid partner and co-head of department Juan Antonio Parodi is active across a range of mandates, especially those involving debt restructuring and project finance.

    • Juan Antonio Parodi is a great lawyer and skilled negotiator, who is pleasant to work with and has a thorough understanding of his subject area.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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