Capital Markets - Chile
What the team is known for
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a distinguished capital markets department with a standout team in the field boasting market-leading expertise in the structuring of investments funds. The law firm also advises on private placements and public offerings of securities, representing mutual and public investment fund managers, stockbrokers and investment banks acting as underwriters, as well as major corporate issuers. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados maintains a strong presence in cross-border transactions involving debt securities.
Strengths
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a very skilled and professional team that provides creative solutions to complex problems."
"Barros & Errázuriz is business-orientated, understanding business risks and sensitivities very well. They provide pragmatic, value-added and comprehensive legal services and advice."
Notable practitioners
Highly regarded partner and co-head of department Luis Alberto Letelier benefits from a significant reputation in the Chilean capital markets field. He is adept at advising asset and fund managers on a wide range of complex capital markets transactions, including the structuring and placement of public investment funds. "Luis Alberto Letelier has strong and in-depth knowledge of the legal framework for M&A and investment funds in Chile. He has a unique and undisputable insight and understanding of the developments and trends in the market." "Luis Alberto understands the business and has a great ability to prevent future risks."
Key partner Víctor Barros focuses his capital markets practice on the issuance of private and public investment funds and bonds in the Chilean market. "What I find impressive about Víctor Barros is that he comes up with very good ideas to solve problems. He is someone who is up to date with the current challenges of the industry and how others have addressed them."