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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Latin America

Chile

The focus of this section is the representation of insolvent commercial entities, with a view to either restructuring the terms of their debt and continuing to trade, or ceasing operations and liquidating assets to repay their creditors. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers; secured and unsecured creditors and creditors' committees, bondholders, insurers; directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings. Also relevant to this section is any contentious work relating to the disputes between parties involved in bankruptcy proceedings.

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CHILE: An introduction
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CHILE: An Introduction to Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 1

  1. Carey
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    Carey
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Carey fields a stellar bankruptcy and restructuring practice within a renowned full-service powerhouse in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team frequently advises creditors on insolvency, bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings. Operating at both a national and international level, Carey's lawyers are well equipped to assist with negotiations and with bankruptcy-related tax and regulatory considerations. The department's impressive client portfolio spans sectors including energy, real estate, and banking and finance.
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  2. Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados
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    Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados is a pre-eminent bankruptcy and restructuring boutique that boasts longstanding expertise in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently consulted by public and private entities from sectors including construction and retail. The firm's lawyers are renowned for their experience advising debtors on restructuring processes, insolvency and negotiations with creditors. They are also adept at advising on related regulatory matters. The law firm's new client wins include Microplay and Constructora M3.
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Band 2

  1. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
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    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is a highly regarded full-service outfit with an experienced bankruptcy and restructuring team in Chile. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by major domestic and international clients from sectors spanning from banking and finance to construction. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' lawyers advise both debtors and creditors on reorganisation and liquidation proceedings. The law firm continues to expand its client portfolio, with Fratelli Investments and Grupo CVV among the firm's new client wins.
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  2. Prieto Abogados
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    Prieto Abogados
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Prieto Abogados is a well-recognised bankruptcy and restructuring practice within a noted full-service outfit in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team frequently advises clients from sectors including mining, insurance and retail. The lawyers provide expertise in voluntary and judicial reorganisations as well as the negotiation of syndicated loans. Prieto Abogados' new client roster additions include Equinox Los Andes.
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Band 3

  1. Bofill Mir Abogados
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    Bofill Mir Abogados
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Bofill Mir Abogados advises clients on a range of restructuring and insolvency matters. The Santiago-based team works with a range of creditor and debtor-side clients on debt restructuring, insolvency procedures and corporate reorganisations. The lawyers have further expertise in multi-jurisdictional mandates, including Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
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  2. Claro & Cía
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    Claro & Cía
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Claro & Cía enjoys recognition for its well-regarded bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Chile. The full-service law firm routinely advises clients on both local and cross-border restructuring processes, drawing clientele from a range of sectors including aviation, technology and banking. The department's lawyers are also well-versed in assisting clients with matters relating to the USA's Bankruptcy Code.
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