Recent mandates for Garrigues Chile's 14-strong banking and finance team cover both the acquisition of financial assets and project financing, including advising on the financing for the construction and operation of a seawater desalinisation plant. The international law firm’s Santiago office also maintains robust restructuring and corporate lending practices; its lender-side client base includes Banco de Chile, Banco Santander-Chile, HSBC, Itaú Corpbanca, and Scotiabank Chile. Highlights for the team include advising the lenders on the execution of a term loan and delayed draw loan facility (under New York law) between Aligned Data Centers International (as debtor) and ODATA's companies (as guarantors) for the acquisition of ODATA by Aligned Data Centers. Jointly heading up the department, Pedro García Morales focuses on corporate loans, project financing, structured finance, debt restructuring, and regulatory matters; and Jaime de Larraechea has longstanding experience in financing and capital markets. The practice further includes Antonio Morales, an expert in domestic and international debt restructuring and project finance. 2023 saw movement at senior associate level with Maria Fernanda Jara (corporate finance and securities) returning to the firm in June, following a stint in New York with Milbank; the departure of Ignacio Vargas to undertake his LLM in August; and the arrival of Sebastián Nieme (project finance and debt restructuring transactions) from Morales & Besa in November.
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- ‘A very committed team. Always available to answer questions and address doubts and emergencies.’
- ‘The work is of good quality.’
- ‘Very good experience working with them.’
‘High-level efficiency and effectiveness in managing tasks and settling accounts.’
‘High-quality partners, who always contribute and give the correct advice on transactions.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the energy sector.’
‘Antonio Morales is always willing to answer clients’ questions.’
‘Antonio Morales always supports clients in a good way and with solutions according to the law. He has a lot of experience.’
'Excellent knowledge of the energy sector and applicable laws and regulations: Pedro García Morales and Antonio Morales.'
Key clients
- Banco de Chile
- Banco Santander-Chile
- BCI
- Banco del Estado de Chile
- Itaú Corpbanca
- Scotiabank Chile
- Banco BTG Pactual
- Banco BICE
- Banco Security
- Banco Consorcio
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders on a loan (governed by New York law) granted by a syndicate of national and international banks for the construction and operation of a seawater desalinisation plant.
- Advised the lenders on the execution of a term loan and delayed draw loan facility (under New York law) between Aligned Data Centers International (as debtor) and ODATA's companies (as guarantors) for the acquisition of ODATA by Aligned Data Centers.
- Advised the lenders on a loan (governed by New York law) granted by a syndicate of banks to finance the construction of the Kimal-Lo Aguirre HDVC line.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Antonio Morales
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sebastián Nieme
Practice head
Pedro García