Capital Markets | Latin America

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a distinguished capital markets department with a standout team in the field boasting market-leading expertise in the structuring of investments funds. The law firm also advises on private placements and public offerings of securities, representing mutual and public investment fund managers, stockbrokers and investment banks acting as underwriters, as well as major corporate issuers. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados maintains a strong presence in cross-border transactions involving debt securities.

Carey is a highly regarded player in the market with a stellar capital markets team whose practice is renowned for its expertise in cross-border debt and equity transactions. The law firm boasts experience acting for major corporate issuers and multinational investment banks and asset management firms acting as bookrunners or placement agents and frequently advises on high-value project bonds, capital increases, tender offers and IPOs.

Claro & Cía has a top-tier capital markets practice and represents major corporate issuers and underwriters in sophisticated securities offerings. The team is well versed in assisting clients with securitisations, derivatives and high-value international bond issuances. The firm offers additional capabilities advising on the registration and placement of private equity funds in the Chilean market, allowing foreign investors to trade in local securities.

Ried Fabres boasts outstanding capabilities in both debt and equity capital markets transactions in Chile. The team covers the full raft of legal services, and demonstrates prowess in handling regulatory matters, as well as on derivatives trading, securities and public offerings. The law firm frequently represents stock and commodities brokers, fund managers and investment funds in the structuring of their transactions.

Alessandri is a respected full-service firm with a recognised capital markets team that is frequently sought after to handle the structuring and registration of feeder and mutual funds in Chile. The team is routinely retained by global investment banks, asset managers and credit rating agencies as well as hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional investors.

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is a well-known full-service law firm with an experienced capital markets practice in Chile. The department assists clients with private placements and public offerings in Chilean and international stock markets, including project bond issuances and the registration of unsecured notes. Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos frequently acts for investment banks, financial advisers and foreign investors.

EDN Abogados houses a solid capital markets practice in Chile, regularly advising on capital increases and the structuring of investment vehicles. The team also advises on regulatory and compliance matters, and has further expertise in prospectus approvals with the Chilean Financial Market Commission.

Garrigues houses a well-regarded capital markets practice in Chile which offers regular advice to financial institutions acting as underwriters regarding debt placements such as dual-currency project bonds. The team is experienced on both domestic and international bonds, including Rule 144A/Regulation S offerings.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría has a respected practice that is recognised for assisting international financial institutions with capital markets transactions. The Santiago-based team is frequently called upon to advise on both private placements and public offerings, as well as the issuance of short-term debt instruments. Additionally, the law firm is highly experienced in acting for underwriters and issuers on the issuances of bonds and notes, including green bonds.