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About
Provided by Rodrigo Ochagavía
Practice Areas
Reorganization and Insolvency, Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Business Organizations.
Experience
Rodrigo Ochagavía has extensive experience in Corporate Finance, including Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions and Energy.
He has represented a broad range of clients, including lenders, borrowers, purchasers, sellers, governments, investors, financial advisers, issuers, credit enhancers and underwriters. In the energy sector he has represented generators and transmission and distribution companies.
He was one of the two most voted Chilean lawyers in a survey conducted by Latin Lawyer in 2003 choosing the twenty best Chilean lawyers under forty years of age. He also has been chosen as one of the leading Chilean practitioners in Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Projects, Energy and Mergers and Acquisitions by Chambers and Partners; in Banking, Project Finance, Capital Markets, M&A and Governance and Energy by Who’s Who Legal; and in Banking, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions and Restructuring and Insolvency by IFLR1000.
Is a professor of Business Law at the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and was a professor of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Master in Business Law at Universidad de los Andes between 2007 and 2017. Between 2019 and 2023 he was the Director of the Department of Economic, Business and Tax Law of the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
He is a member of the Chilean Bar Association and the International Bar Association. In 2023 he was elected as a member of the Board of the Chilean Bar Association.
He joined Claro & Cia. in 1997 and became partner in 2001. He was previously with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, 1996-1997 and Carey & Cia. in Chile, 1990 -1995.
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School
J.D
1993
University of Chicago Law School
LLM
1996
Languages Spoken
Spanish and English.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Stellar partner Rodrigo Ochagavía enjoys a leading position in the Chilean market for his track record in complex corporate matters. He is often sought out to advise on sophisticated transactions on behalf of Chilean and international companies in the energy sector.
Respected practitioner and co-head of department Rodrigo Ochagavía has sizeable experience handling banking and finance matters in Chile. He is particularly adept at servicing clients from highly regulated sectors, such as energy, mining and insurance.
Rodrigo Ochagavía is well regarded for his relevant capabilities within the Chilean energy and natural resources area of practice. He has experience advising on the development and financing of energy projects as well as PPA negotiations.
Rodrigo Ochagavía possesses proven expertise in capital markets transactions, including project bonds, IPOs, and follow-on offerings in Chile. He often advises clients from regulated sectors such as energy, mining and pension funds.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is an excellent lawyer with a vast knowledge on the energy sector who always provides solutions to complex situations."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía demonstrates professionalism, knowledge and solid interpersonal skills."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is extremely good at handling complex M&A transactions. He is very easy to work with."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is capable of giving a complete vision of any transaction we are involved in. He works hand in hand with the company to achieve our goals."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is an excellent lawyer and very committed. He provides great legal support in contract negotiations."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is an excellent lawyer with a vast knowledge on the energy sector who always provides solutions to complex situations."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía demonstrates professionalism, knowledge and solid interpersonal skills."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is extremely good at handling complex M&A transactions. He is very easy to work with."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is capable of giving a complete vision of any transaction we are involved in. He works hand in hand with the company to achieve our goals."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is an excellent lawyer and very committed. He provides great legal support in contract negotiations."
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