The Legal 500 > Latin America > Chile > Capital markets

‘This is a very good firm.’

‘I have worked on a number of merger cases with this firm with great results.’

‘Great for knowledge, professionalism and disposition.’

‘Great experience in multiple transactions.’

‘The entire team has extensive experience in multiple capital markets transactions, especially Patricia Silberman, who is always available to answer all customer questions and is highly proactive.’

‘Diego Peralta gives a high-quality and personalised service. The management is evident in all the transactions in which he participates.’

‘Claro is extremely efficient. They know their clients and are able to understand their needs and propose concrete solutions.’

‘They have great knowledge and the fully committed team partners are motivated to succeed.’

‘Claro has the best lawyers in the market.’

‘It is a team that is capable of quickly responding to customer needs. Compared to other teams, it stands out for its extensive knowledge of the topics on which it provides advice.’

‘They are simply the best.’

‘José Luis Ambrosy is practical, efficient and accurate. Working with this team is always a pleasure.’

‘Rodrigo Ochagavía is innovative and able to find solutions to complex issues.’

‘José Luis Ambrosy is a reliable and great team worker.’

‘Honorato | Delaveau is one of the few Chilean law firms truly specializing in capital markets. Likewise, and unlike other firms, Honorato | Delaveau (i) provides us with an agile and efficient service, which is essential given the dynamism and speed with which the market moves; (ii) at the same time, they provide legal advice without neglecting the commercial or operational aspects of the solutions they provide, something that today is strange to many lawyers. Indeed, the fact that its partners have all started their activities in the business world, allows them to analyse from that point of view the effects of the advice they provide, which is not the case with many other firms who, when providing advice, put aside the impacts that they have on the different areas of a company; (iii) finally, it should be noted that at least one of its partners is always present actively participating in the advice, which turns out to be a significant difference with other firms.’

‘We have worked directly with partner Sebastián Delpiano, who has extensive experience in capital markets. At the same time, and given this experience and the fact of working with several other companies in that area, this allows him many times Anticipate eventual situations In the same way, we highlight the pro-business profile that he and his team have, always looking for possibilities to structure deals with other market agents that they know.’

‘We also work with associate Nicolás García, who, in addition to having extensive experience in the area, is a professional completely dedicated to finding solutions for his clients, and is always available to meet our requirements.’

‘The closeness with the client, they are always available, the answers to the questions are immediate and they are always following up on our needs.’

‘The partners who work with us are Rebeca Zamora, Antonia Vial and Matias Langevin. Both of them stand out for their professional capacity and as experts in their areas, additionally, the quality of interpersonal relationship makes one work 100% at ease with them.’

‘Honorato Delaveau are clearly incredibly knowledgeable on local laws and procedures. We have had every confidence in advice received from the firm and in handing over our legal tasks that need carrying out in Chile.’

‘Matías Langevin, in particular, stands-out as being knowledgeable, practical and considered in his advice and approach. We have relied on him heavily during one of our biggest and most strategic projects. He has always made himself available when needed and is never caught off-guard by any question, his intellect and capability is immediately evident.’

‘In depth understanding of local requirements and strong relationships with local regulators.’

‘Carolina Phillips is the partner we have worked with; she has done a great job providing practical and timely guidance for the registration of our UCITS, ETFs and alternative funds registered in Chile with the CCR and/or CMF.’

‘One aspect in which M&B stands out is the presence and concern of the partners in the structuring and implementation of their clients’ businesses.’

‘The M&B partners have maximum availability to serve clients. In capital markets, they have a very sharp team with vast experience in corporate and securities issues. Compared to other law firms, M&B has very good partner quality – it is one level higher than most practices.’

‘I highlight the meritocratic nature of the firm. It has a distinctive feature in the training of its lawyers, which is the thoroughness in the analysis and implementation of each transaction document.’

‘It is a team with great capacity for analysing problems that the client raises, always looking for innovative solutions.’

‘Guillermo Morales is rated for his deep knowledge of the capital markets and for being able to read the market on time. He stands out as one of the best exponents of his generation in this area.’

‘José Miguel Carvajal is known for his ability to respond quickly and commercially to the concerns of clients, without neglecting the delivery of a first-rate product.’

‘José Miguel Carvajal stands out for his high-level of analysis of any problem, dedicating the necessary time that the client requires.’

‘Associate Andrea Díaz has in-depth knowledge of stock market regulations.’

‘Prieto’s team is very committed to operations and they are always one step ahead.’

‘They have a lot of experience and within the team it is possible to have backup, which allows continuity.’

‘A very committed team that is knowledgeable and tackles both complex and non-standard transactions.’

‘Quick to find solutions and swift to execute.’

‘A very good understanding of financial matters, the contractual treatment that is given to them and also the extension and scope of the job specifically requested. The lawyers also have a very good understanding of the structure of the contracts under analysis, even those under foreign legislation.‘

‘Octavio Bofill and Rodrigo Saffirio are outstanding partners. Both have a good command of not only legal matters, but also financial matters, the products that are traded in the markets and the various local and foreign regulations that affect them. This results in a very easy understanding both of the requirements formulated, as well as precise and useful observations and recommendations that they send clients during the various matters upon which they advise.’

‘Alejandro Álvarez has a senior business understanding of strategy – a key adviser.’

‘Manuel Sánchez has a broad command of financial and legal issues in financing contracts; he thinks out of the box to find solutions – a total team player.’

‘They are very available and are committed; they also provide quick responses and keep their clients informed. The lawyers are also very decisive and orderly. I think these are the main differentiators with some competitors.’

‘Great for availability and technical knowledge when executing.’

‘Both Pedro García and associate Maria Fernanda Jara share a high commitment to execution and speed of response in solving problems. They generate confidence in the success of the operations that clients participate in with them.’

‘The team has many years of experience and they are totally bilingual.’

‘They are cost effective and do a good job at a reasonable cost. They also understand the market.’

‘The associates are very good; they understand that I am very busy and follow up on matters as if they were my right hand. They understand the market and how my colleagues in the industry operate. They are also efficient.’

‘The DLA lawyers stand out not only for their extensive knowledge of the regulations that govern the different areas of our start-up business, but above all they are creative professionals with an extraordinary ability to find dynamic and simple solutions that allow us to embark on new projects with the peace of mind that they have a solid legal and regulatory basis.’

‘At DLA you have direct contact with the partner in charge, who is really informed and concerned about your business and has excellent availability, which is always appreciated.’

‘Very good performance of the team in general. It is very skilled and its people are involved from the beginning. Many firms greatly restrict the amount of resources allocated to the execution of a transaction, which ends up affecting the pace that the business needs. It does not happen with them. It compares very well with other firms of a similar size.’

‘Diego Noguera conveyed the necessary tranquility to the client when the social situation in Chile began to affect negotiations – a much-needed quality in processes that are normally very exhausting. His extensive knowledge and experience of Peru also allowed for a more productive negotiation.’

‘Matías Zegers is very creative, available and with a lot of knowledge of a wide range of businesses, which allows him to contribute experience from different companies to support the innovative projects that clients present to him.’