Garrigues Chile

The 14-strong capital markets group at Garrigues Chile is routinely mandated to advise on bond issuances in the Chilean and international markets; and both domestic and foreign clients notably benefit from the international firm’s ability to leverage a global network of specialists. Recent highlights ranged from advising the banks on the issuance by the Republic of Chile of USD-denominated sustainable linked bonds, to assisting the underwriter with an update to a medium-term note programme. The team also advised the banks on their first issuances of AT1 bonds, which have no maturity date. Heading up the department, Pedro García focuses on cross-border and domestic matters involving debt securities, equity, liability management, debt restructuring, derivatives, and regulatory issues; banking and finance specialist Antonio Morales regularly assists with complex debt restructuring work; and Jaime de Larraechea has longstanding experience in capital markets, in addition to financing and M&A. In the firm’s associate ranks, principal Daniel Hernández, whose career includes a four-year stint at the Chilean Financial Market Commission, advises on debt securities and liability management transactions; Maria Fernanda Jara is particularly active in local and international bond issues; and intermediate Macarena Fuentes' broad practice includes capital markets matters.