HD Legal acts for creditors, investors and debtors on a range of banking and financial transactions. Examples include collateralised and uncollateralised bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as debt restructuring, derivatives acquisition and project finance. ‘Distinguished by its experience and knowledge’, the practice also advises on asset management, restructurings, refinancings, liquidations and bankruptcies. Leading the four-member team, Matías Langevin is an expert in international transactions, including project finance and capital markets deals. The team further includes Juan Ignacio Peña, who specialises in real estate, construction and project financing; and at associate level, Fernanda Aillach , who is experienced in fintech matters - particularly crypto asset exchanges, digital lending, payments, open banking, alternative trading systems, and CFD (contracts for difference) platforms.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The HD team is distinguished by its experience and knowledge.’
- ‘Their efficiency and speed in analysing enquiries are above the average of other law firms, and their constant updating is noteworthy.’
- ‘Great commitment and professionalism from Matías Langevin.’
Key clients
- Khipu
- Jeeves
- Open Trading Group
- Kredito
- Los Andes Tarjetas De Prepago
- Caja De Compensación De Asignación Familiar Los Andes
- Xtble
- Ripio
- Bloomberg
- Simpli
- AFP Uno
- Synaptic
Work highlights
Assisted Khipu with the negotiation of agreements with Chilean banks, in order to implement fintech services for open banking and payment services in Chile.
Assisted Jeeves and its Chilean subsidiary, Jeeves Chile, with structuring several growth lending and working capital loans to Chilean businesses.
Assisted Open Trading Group’s agency with its registration process as a financial instruments’ intermediary and custody service provider.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Matías Langevin