LAWYER PROFILE

Rodrigo Ochagavía

Latin America 2027

Claro & Cía

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Chile

1 year ranked

Banking & Finance

Chile

19 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

Chile

17 years ranked

Capital Markets

Chile

15 years ranked

Projects

Chile

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Claro & Cía

Latin America

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Banking and Finance, Business Organizations, Capital Markets, Reorganization and Insolvency.

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

University of Chicago Law School

LL.M

1996

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

J.D

1993

Languages Spoken

Spanish and English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Standout partner Rodrigo Ochagavía has 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.

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Banking & Finance - Chile

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Chile

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rodrigo Ochagavía is well regarded for his 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.

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Capital Markets - Chile

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

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Projects - Chile

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rodrigo Ochagavía successfully structures and completes numerous complex commercial, corporate and contractual transactions, demonstrating an exceptional ability to overcome negotiation impasses and align stakeholder interests. His expertise, combined with a strategic and pragmatic approach, makes him one of the most well-rounded and trusted lawyers in the country in these areas.
Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers Latin America
Rodrigo Ochagavía consistently provides outstanding legal support. He combines deep technical expertise with a high degree of sophistication, delivering strategic advice that is both commercially astute and legally robust.
Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers Latin America
Rodrigo Ochagavía is a reliable, responsive and pragmatic lawyer who constantly delivers excellent client service.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
Rodrigo Ochagavía possesses the knowledge and experience gained from advising on a wide range of transactions, enabling him to navigate and resolve even the most complex issues. He combines strong commercial acumen with practical judgement, consistently guiding clients towards achieving their strategic objectives.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America
Rodrigo Ochagavía is great to work with and provides clients with a strong sense of confidence.
Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
Rodrigo Ochagavía is highly knowledgeable from a technical perspective and enjoys a strong standing in the market. He is a pleasure to work with.
ProjectsChambers Latin America