CMS Carey & Allende’s seven-member banking and finance department is mandated to advise on high-value financing transactions that involve regulatory and cross-border aspects. It is particularly well known for its expertise in large-scale refinancing, acquisition finance and structured lending deals. The group also comprises experts in infrastructure and telecoms sector-related creditor structures and long-term financing platforms; and routinely advises investment vehicles and private groups on convertible loans and shareholder financing. Enrique Vergara typically assists domestic and international lenders and borrowers with financings involving Chile, Europe, and the US; Ramón Valdivieso focuses on syndicated loans, structured finance and refinancing; and Jorge Allende D is experienced in acquisition finance, corporate-driven financing, and debt restructuring. In the associate pool, senior Sofía Haupt advises on syndicated loans, refinancing and debt restructuring.
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- They are very kind people with great knowledge of the sector, they are also proactive and always looking to contribute, even if we don't ask them to.
Key clients
- KKR
- Onnet Fibra
- CB Investment
- Santander Asset Management
- CF TSG Brickell
- Fondo de Inversión Privado Patagon Land Desarrollo de Viviendas
- Inversiones del Pacífico
- AKA Bank
- Río Baker
- Prex
- Hacienda Inmobiliaria
- Akin Group
Work highlights
Advised OnNet Fibra on the refinancing of approximately $800m of syndicated debt, involving amendments to credit agreements, covenants, collateral packages, assignments and novations.
Advised AKA Bank on multiple cross-border loans to Chilean borrowers, including the structuring and negotiation of credit agreements and security packages.
Advised CB Investment on a $3m cross-border financing, including share pledges over US entities and real estate collateral.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Enrique Vergara