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Latin America Guide 2023
Chile Banking & Finance
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Band 2

2 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Larrain y Asociados Abogados

Larrain y Asociados is involved in all areas of financial product practice, including banking, debt restructuring, insolvency, project finance and general finance. It represents banks, investments banks, bond issuers in local and international markets, ADRs, structured finance companies, derivative products, and counsel on various aspects of the day to day operations of local banks.

Larrain y Asociados advises and represents banks, insurance companies, agents and financial institutions and companies in the negotiation of syndicated and bilateral loans, both local and offshore, acquisition financing, structured financing, energy project financing, petrochemical, mining and public and private infrastructure financing, as well as refinancing of liabilities and financial reorganizations.

We have participated in financings through guaranteed and insured bond issuances and in combined bond issuances in national and foreign markets.

Our practice also includes an active participation in financing structures for the aeronautic market and our team has cooperated in the development of original outlines in structuring complex financing operations.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Chile
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Larrain y Asociados Abogados houses a respected banking and finance group that has longstanding experience across a range of financial matters, including syndicated loans to fund projects and acquisition financing in Chile. The legal team is well versed in advising on bridge loans and secured and unsecured credit facilities. The law firm's client roster includes names from the insurance and mining sectors, as well as development and investment banks.

Work Highlights

Provided by Larrain y Asociados Abogados
  • Larrain y Asociados Abogados advised BCI and BTG Pactual on the financing granted to Inmobiliaria CR and Inmobiliaria Centros Comerciales I for approximately USD139 million.

Notable Practitioners

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Patricio Montes
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Patricio Montes
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3

Department head Patricio Montes is held in high esteem for his longstanding experience in the Chilean banking and finance field. He often advises major banks on the restructuring of loans to finance projects. He is praised by market commentators who enthuse: "Patricio Montes has a broad perspective on the different topics involved in every transaction, as well as great negotiation skills."

Diego Garay
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Diego Garay
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Diego Garay focuses his practice on the structuring of syndicated loans and non-revolving credit facilities in Chile, and is highly respected by a market observer who says: "Diego Garay is very experienced and dedicated to the tasks that are necessary for a smooth financial close."

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Patricio Montes
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Patricio Montes
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
Diego Garay
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Diego Garay
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Michelle Inzunza

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Patricio Montes

Head of Department

Teresita Vinagre

Clients

Provided by Larrain y Asociados Abogados

Banco BCI

Banco BTG Pactual Chile

Banco Consorcio

Banco Estado

Banco Internacional

Banco Itaú

Banco Santander

Banco Security

Banco de Chile

CANOPSA

CHL Administradora S.A.

Centella Transmisión

Dinosaur Merchant Bank

Nordex SE

Reden Development Chile

Transchile Charrúa

Industries

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Banks

Concessions

Infrastructure

Manufacturing

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