Garrigues Chile

‘Known for its in-depth knowledge of the Chilean capital markets’, Garrigues Chile's large 18-strong team consistently acts on significant bond issuances in Chile, as well as Chilean companies’ overseas issuances. Recent examples includes advising Citigroup Global Markets, Itaú BBA USA Securities and Santander US Capital Markets on the issuance of sovereign bonds by the Republic of Chile, which totalled approximately $2.2bn. It also advised BofA Securities, HSBC Securities (USA), JP Morgan Securities and Société Générale on the Republic of Chile’s issuance of €1.6bn in seven-year euro-denominated social bonds, so as to fund sustainable projects; and advised the underwriters on a $2bn offering by Chilean state-owned copper mining company Codelco, which comprised two tranches. The practice is led by ’outstanding partner’ Pedro García, an expert in debt securities, equity, liability management, debt restructuring, derivatives and regulatory work; Antonio Morales focuses on debt restructuring and project finance; and Jaime de Larraechea is a transactional specialist with experience in capital markets, financings and M&A. At associate level, principal Daniel Hernández's practice covers debt securities, liability management deals and advising domestic and international issuers; and senior Maria Fernanda Jara assists with bond issuances and banking and financial institutions' regulation.