Guerrero Olivos

A core practice for Guerrero Olivos, its sizeable banking and finance department is highly rated for large cross-border project and acquisition financings. The team also has significant experience in debt restructuring deals involving structured products and syndicated lending facilities; and in addition to domestic lending work, the group is experienced in New York law-governed deals involving underlying collateral or credit enhancements. The firm is additionally home to experts in banking regulatory issues, and regularly advises energy sector-related corporate borrowers. It recently advised global investment management firm PGIM, and investment management company Alter Domus (US), on the negotiation and execution of the Chilean aspects of a $395m financing agreement granted to Agrofresh Chile. Heading up the department, Miguel Coddou assists international lenders with syndicated loans, debt restructuring and project finance deals. Coddou also advises local banks on bilateral loans, while maintaining a robust borrower-side workload. Also integral to the team, Benjamín Novoa is experienced in syndicated loans and project financings involving the energy and mining sectors; while recent highlights for semi-senior associate Ignacio Chomalí include local and cross-border financings.