Department profile
Palma

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Palma

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Chile

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Palma has an experienced banking and finance practice group with solid activity in the Chilean market. It is well known for advising lenders and sponsors on project finance and debt refinancing mandates, including the restructuring of loans and financing of real estate projects. The firm additionally supplements its offering with capabilities in regulatory mandates and corporate finance transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Palma advised Itaú on the refinancing of Parque Arauco Express.

Strengths

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  • Palma's lawyers demonstrate strong business acumen, are pragmatic and creative in problem-solving during negotiations, and come up with proposals that work for all parties involved.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Juan Eduardo Palma C
    Band 2Juan Eduardo Palma C

    Juan Eduardo Palma C

    Notable partner Juan Eduardo Palma co-heads the department at Palma and offers a wealth of experience in handling local financing for projects in Chile. He is well versed in both lender and borrower-side work.

    • It is a pleasure to work with Juan Eduardo. He demonstrates a strong willingness to move issues forward, is very conciliatory, and possesses great technical skills and commercial vision.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Star AssociatesConstanza Bengoa
    Star AssociatesConstanza Bengoa

    Constanza Bengoa

    Star associate Constanza Bengoa comes highly recommended by clients for her adept handling of banking and finance mandates in Chile.

    • Constanza Bengoa has extensive knowledge of financing matters. She is quick to provide concrete answers, easily accessible, and responds swiftly to any request.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Constanza Bengoa demonstrates an excellent disposition, responds swiftly, and maintains a strong focus on reaching reasonable agreements for all parties involved.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Constanza Bengoa is extremely professional and has extensive knowledge of the legal market.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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