Projects
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by Claro & Cía
Claro & Cia. has extensive experience in the public concessions of infrastructure field and has assisted a variety of clients during the required pre-qualification and public bidding processes (parking lots, ports, highways, hospitals, among others), in addition to other administrative and litigious matters. Our services in this field are comprehensive of all the requirements of our clients and especially, regarding its corporate organization, financing, environmental and tax matters. The wide range of requirement of our clients in this area are satisfied by our team with innovative solutions, and with a constant assistance to our clients, commencing in the preliminary stage of analysis, design and financing and up to the full commercial operation of the respective projects.
Chambers Review
Claro & Cía houses an eminent projects team in Chile which boasts particular experience on the sponsor side of transactions. The department is highly active in a range of infrastructure projects spanning ports, roads and energy, including renewables. The law firm is well-placed to advise on syndicated loans, public bonds and note purchases within the project finance arena. Claro & Cía serves an impressive client portfolio, including domestic and multinational financial institutions, energy corporations and infrastructure developers.
Work Highlights
- Claro & Cía advised Enfragen in a secured financing for a greenfield solar photovoltaic projects portfolio in Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Claro & Cía has a top-notch team. They are best in class, well versed in local law and keep up with regulatory changes."
"Claro & Cia always demonstrates knowledge and experience. They give confidence and peace of mind, no matter how complex the matters may be."
"Claro & Cía has a top-notch team. They are best in class, well versed in local law and keep up with regulatory changes."
"Claro & Cia always demonstrates knowledge and experience. They give confidence and peace of mind, no matter how complex the matters may be."
Notable Practitioners
Rodrigo Ochagavía heads the department headquartered in Santiago and maintains a strong reputation acting on significant project development and finance transactions. His practice focuses on representing clients in energy and natural resources projects, with a particular focus on renewables.
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is an excellent lawyer and very committed. He provides great legal support in contract negotiations."
Jorge Martín is based at the law firm's Santiago office and assists clients with infrastructure projects, and is often involved in transportation deals. He is also adept at handling debt restructuring and financing matters related to projects in Chile.
"Jorge Martín has been very supportive; with his help everything goes through faster."
José Luis Ambrosy regularly advises clients on financing matters relating to projects in the energy sector. He is experienced in representing both lenders and sponsors in developments in Chile.
"José Luis is a great lawyer with extensive experience. He has helped us in various situations where we were stuck, and his input has been very valuable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Claro & Cía
Chile