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Claro & Cía

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Claro & Cía

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Claro & Cia.’s Banking and Finance group is known for the design and structuring of sophisticated financial products and innovative banking transactions, comprising multi-lateral and cross-border financing and supporting its clients in developing and implementing all types of project financing, loans and complex structured solutions. The firm’s services also cover insurance and reinsurance, including financial guarantees.

Our banking and finance attorneys work seamlessly with our mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate restructuring, corporate finance and structured finance practices to provide the highest quality advice to our clients in all types of financing transactions. Our clients include a wide range of clients, including local and international commercial banks, investment banks, lenders, private equity sponsors, strategic investors, issuers and borrowers on a broad array of financings, including corporate finance, first and second lien loans, bridge loans, secured and unsecured financing leveraged buyouts, other acquisition financings, working capital and letter of credit facilities, financings for investment-grade and sub-investment-grade borrowers, structured financings and securitization.

Our Banking and Finance group actively participates in projects for the construction of hydro, renewables, power plants, transmission lines and pipelines and assists developers in their financing, partnerships and regulatory needs with respect to green-field projects.

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Banking & Finance - Chile

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Claro & Cía is a prestigious full-service law firm with a top-tier banking and finance practice in Chile. Its experienced legal team routinely advises on a wide range of matters, particularly project finance involving syndicated loans and complex structured products. The department enjoys particular visibility in the market for its corporate focus, assisting with leveraged buyouts of key multinational players, including development agencies and investment banks, as well as corporate borrowers from the energy and aviation sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Claro & Cía represented Fotowatio Renewable Ventures in a USD343 million financing for the development and operation of a bifacial solar plant and a 336MW battery energy storage system in Tarapacá, Chile.

Strengths

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  • What truly differentiates Claro & Cía is the hands-on involvement of partners. Their clear, commercially-minded advice, strong coordination and ability to anticipate expectations allow even highly complex transactions to move forward efficiently.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Claro & Cía has profound knowledge of project finance and the Chilean market. They are fast, efficient and responsive, combining creative, outside-the-box thinking with a careful approach to ensure risks are properly managed for clients.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2José Luis Ambrosy
    Band 2José Luis Ambrosy

    José Luis Ambrosy

    Key partner José Luis Ambrosy offers a well-reputed banking and finance practice in Chile. He regularly advises on project finance mandates, including energy sector transactions.

    • José Luis Ambrosy stands out for his deep technical expertise in banking and finance, combined with a strong international perspective. He skilfully navigates complex transactions under Chilean law and always provides pragmatic and commercially grounded solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Rodrigo Ochagavía
    Band 3Rodrigo Ochagavía

    Rodrigo Ochagavía

    Respected practitioner and co-head of department Rodrigo Ochagavía has significant experience handling banking and finance matters in Chile. He is adept at servicing clients from the energy and mining sectors.

    • Rodrigo Ochagavía is a reliable, responsive and pragmatic lawyer who constantly delivers excellent client service.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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