Baker McKenzie Chile’s capital markets team has significant experience in tender offers, corporate debt placements, securitisation, stock exchange listings and multi-jurisdictional due diligence. It also routinely advises on Chilean securities regulation matters, as well as domestic and international capital markets-related financings. The practice additionally assists with securities litigation involving accounting practices, financial projections, earnings management, securities fraud and insider trading claims. Fernando Castro’s practice covers capital markets mandates; Jaime Munro’s track record includes advising securitisation companies on securitisation programmes; and Sebastián Vivanco advises on derivatives. José Ignacio Berner is the senior associate to note. Former next generation partner Cristóbal Larrain left the firm in June 2026.
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Accolades
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Key clients
- Augustar Seguros de Vida
- Credicorp Capital Asset Management Administradora General de Fondos
- Grupo Vía Central
- Hamilton Lane
- Merrill Lynch International
- Natixis
- Tradition Chile
- UBS
- Volcom Securitizadora
Work highlights
Advised Volcom Securitizadora on the design, structuring, negotiation, and registration of a bond line, and its issuance of securitisation bonds backed by mortgage loans and housing leasing.
Advised Augustar Seguros de Vida on the transfer of all capital markets investments backing a $2.1bn annuity portfolio (following a spin-off and merger involving Chile and the US).
Advised Grupo Security and its affiliates Banco Security, Inversiones Previsión Security and Factoring Security, on the amendment of over 20 lines of corporate bonds.
Practice head
Fernando Castro; Jaime Munro