Ranking tables
Latin America Chile Capital Markets
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Associates to watch
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1 Barros & Errázuriz AbogadosCapital Markets2024 | Band 1 |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. The firm can now count CIM and OLX Autos among its clients.
1 CareyCapital Markets2024 | Band 1 |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.
1 Claro & CíaCapital Markets2024 | Band 1 |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. In addition, 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. Claro & Cía added Inversiones La Construcción as a new client.
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2 Morales & BesaCapital Markets2024 | Band 2 |Morales & Besa is a renowned full-service firm that is recognised for its capital markets expertise as it possesses significant experience advising on IPOs and secondary offerings, as well as on the issuance of debt securities, most notably Chilean sovereign bonds. The law firm's clients include major investment banks acting as underwriters or placement agents, and it also advises a range of major issuers.
2 Prieto AbogadosCapital Markets2024 | Band 2 |Prieto Abogados boasts an experienced capital markets team with a recognised practice in debt placements, company flotations and fund formation, and has a particular focus on advising Chilean corporate issuers. The firm is well placed to represent private equity funds, assisting them with the development of investment vehicle structures.
2 Ried FabresCapital Markets2024 | Band 2 |Ried Fabres has an active capital markets practice in Chile that covers the full raft of legal services, and boasts expertise in 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.
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3 Cariola Díez Pérez-CotaposCapital Markets2024 | Band 3 |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.
3 GarriguesCapital Markets2024 | Band 3 |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. Garrigues continues to expand its presence in financial services, adding BCI to its client portfolio.
3 HD LegalCapital Markets2024 | Band 3 |HD Legal has a well-regarded capital markets practice with a particular focus on the structuring and registering of investment funds, including both close-end and open-end funds. The department is active in securities deals across a range of Chilean industry sectors, including banking, finance and technology, and it is regularly seen advising brokers, securities issuers and public and private funds.
3 Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaCapital Markets2024 | Band 3 |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. The firm has added XTB Chile and Altafid as new clients.