The capital markets group in Baker McKenzie Chile‘s Santiago office assists small companies, major corporations and investment banks that are involved in finance deals involving capital markets issues. The expertise of the six-member group covers debt offerings, bond issuances, securitisations, tender offers, and fund formation structuring. It additionally routinely advises on securities laws, stock exchange listing rules, and reporting and compliance requirements. The practice is co-led by capital markets expert Fernando Castro, who also assists with M&A, corporate reorganisations, capital markets and civil and commercial law; and Jaime Munro, an adviser on securitisation programmes. The group further includes ‘excellent lawyer’ Cristóbal Larrain, whose career includes working in the firm’s New York office, and experienced senior associate José Ignacio Berner.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team provides quick and practical responses to any questions they encounter.’
- ‘They are very detailed, and their ability to anticipate problems that may arise along the way is highly valued.’
Key clients
- Natixis
- Grupo Security
Work highlights
Advised Securitizadora Security on the design, structuring, drafting, execution and filing with the Chilean Financial Markets Commission of collaterised fund obligations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Fernando Castro; Jaime Munro