Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
About
Provided by Bofill Mir Abogados
Bofill Mir Abogados routinely counsels local and foreign banks, financial institutions, institutional investors and private companies, regarding complex transactions. These includes, among others, structured financings, restructurings, refinancings, syndicated loans, commercial lending, project finance, and capitalizations, both on behalf of borrowers and lenders.
The team has vast experience working in crossborder transactions, which includes advising local clients operating abroad and international companies based in Chile. Likewise some of our members have practiced in the banking, finance and capital markets departments of leading international firms. Such international work has provided valuable experience, knowledge and understanding to better meet our clients’ requirements.
Chambers Review
Bofill Mir Abogados boasts a significant banking and finance practice in Chile. The team is sought after by borrowers to advise on cross-border transactions involving bilateral and syndicated loans. Bofill Mir Abogados frequently acts as counsel to a variety of Chilean and international clients from the energy, mining, and insurance sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bofill Mir Abogados advised a group of private investors acting through Altis Investment, as brokers, on the development of financing operation for Grupo Mil Sabores.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bofill Mir has a team with extensive knowledge of the market and legal field, which allows them to achieve a deep understanding of the matters."
"Bofill Mir has a team with extensive knowledge of the market and legal field, which allows them to achieve a deep understanding of the matters."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Octavio Bofill co-leads the department and is recognised by interviewees for his work in the Chilean banking and finance arena. He offers a multidisciplinary approach to lead complex structurings and restructurings of financing agreements.
"Octavio Bofill has high technical knowledge and a lot of experience. He is a good strategist."
Co-head of department Rodrigo Saffirio regularly advises lenders on a suit of banking and finance transactions, including the financing of projects in the mining, transport and food and beverages industries in Chile.
"Rodrigo Saffirio is a very good negotiator. He offers good communication and a clear vision."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bofill Mir Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Bofill Mir Abogados
Head of Department
Andrés de Iruarrizaga
Antonia Ballacey
Feliciano Tomarelli
Gonzalo Barceló
Head of Department
Paula Donoso
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Bofill Mir Abogados
Banks
Energy
Infrastructure & Construction
Insurance
Investment Funds & Companies
Leisure & Entertainment
Mining & Metals
Real Estate