Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
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Provided by Morales & Besa
We have vast experience in restructuring, syndicated loans, structured finance, derivatives, regulatory matters, distressed debt, financing acquisition and leveraged buyouts.
In project finance, we regularly act for developers, sponsors, lenders, multilateral institutions, guarantors and EPC contractors on project structuring, financing, and construction and contractual issues.
On the more traditional banking transactions, we have knowledge in the different types of transactions, the different legal tools available to lenders and borrowers and the most current industry trends.
On the non-transactional side, we have vast experience in assisting companies with licensing, regulatory and compliance matters. This year we launched a Financial and Capital Markets Regulation practice, considering, in particular, the amendments to the banking law recently published, the new regulations to be approved and the merger of the banking and the securities regulators.
Our main covered industries are energy (especially renewables), utilities, infrastructure, retail, real estate and mining, among others.
We are regularly at the forefront of some of the country’s most emblematic transactions, typically working on behalf of big-name lenders, but also assisting important borrowers. Our strong practice has allowed us to develop strong links with both lenders and borrowers and to lead complex local and cross-border financings on regular basis.
Chambers Review
Morales & Besa fields a powerhouse banking and finance practice and occupies a market-leading position in the Chilean arena. The team possesses a wealth of experience in the field, and advises international lenders on cross-border corporate finance mandates. The law firm's expertise extends to debt restructuring, as well as project finance deals involving syndicated loans and structured products. Morales & Besa also offers significant expertise in regulatory banking matters, and the team is retained by Chilean and international banks, as well as major project developers and sponsors.
Work Highlights
- Morales & Besa assisted DNB Bank with the refinancing to Santiago Solar in connection with the financing of a photovoltaic power plant and an electrical substation and interconnection line.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morales & Besa is one of the law firms with the most experience and knowledge. It has an expert team, with the ability to handle several operations at the same time."
"Morales & Besa has a very complete team that provides clarity, speed and readiness."
"Morales & Besa is one of the law firms with the most experience and knowledge. It has an expert team, with the ability to handle several operations at the same time."
"Morales & Besa has a very complete team that provides clarity, speed and readiness."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar partner Myriam Barahona leads on Morales & Besa's most prominent mandates, such as debt refinancing, syndicated loans and VAT credit facilities. She receives widespread praise from market commentators for her outstanding expertise in the Chilean banking and finance arena.
"Myriam Barahona is an excellent lawyer. She is very committed, efficient, professional, and very knowledgeable."
"Myriam Barahona provides an excellent service, which is technical and personal at the same time. She is a tenacious person, legally creative, precise and very concerned about her clients."
Co-head of department and key partner José Miguel Carvajal is acclaimed for his work in the Chilean banking and finance arena. He regularly advises clients on cross-border financings in the energy sector.
"José Miguel Carvajal offers a high level of commitment. He is an excellent advisor for Banking and Finance in Chile."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morales & Besa
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Members
Provided by Morales & Besa
Clients
Provided by Morales & Besa
Banco BICE
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile
Banco Internacional
Banco Santander-Chile
Banco Security
Banco de Chile
Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (BCI)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of China
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
DnB Bank ASA
Intervial Group
Itaú - Corpbanca
Scotiabank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Industries
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Banks
Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Government
Mining and Metals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Transportation
Utilities