Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
About
Provided by Prieto Abogados
Prieto’s team has a recognized leadership on capital markets services regularly counseling its clients in their registration processes before local regulators as well as in the procedures needed for the public offering of shares, bonds and similar instruments both in Chile and abroad.
Among its practice Prieto’s team is a leader in advising Public Investment Funds and private equity funds. On the domestic market, it has participated in innumerable bond issuing transactions, intervening in more than one third of the corporate bond placements performed in Chile in the last few years.
Prieto’s lawyers, additionally of advising its clients in local processes and reporting requirements, have a broad experience in cross-border transactions including offerings of both shares and corporate bonds issued under Regulation 144A and Regulation S of the US Securities Act.
Contact: Patricio Prieto L and Isabel M. Wolleter.
Chambers Review
Prieto Abogados boasts an experienced capital markets team with a recognised practice in debt placements, company flotations and fund formation, and has a particular focus on advising Chilean corporate issuers. The firm is well placed to represent private equity funds, assisting them with the development of investment vehicle structures.
Work Highlights
- Prieto Abogados represented XLC in the establishment of an investment fund dedicated to allocating its assets into instruments or contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Prieto Abogado's has a very committed, experienced and proactive team. They give us the peace of mind that things are well done. They understand perfectly the dynamics of our business."
"Prieto Abogado's has a very committed, experienced and proactive team. They give us the peace of mind that things are well done. They understand perfectly the dynamics of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Noteworthy partner and co-head of department Isabel Margarita Wolleter enjoys a solid reputation in Chile for her experience in the capital markets arena. She frequently advises on debt capital market transactions such as bond issuance.
"Isabel Margarita Wolleter's work is very fast and strong. We feel very safe with her opinions and assistance."
Patricio Prieto Larrain is a respected lawyer in the Chilean capital markets arena. He is experienced in the formation and structuring of investment funds.
"Patricio's experience is noticeable. He is assertive and has a very broad vision of our business. I would also highlight his empathy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Prieto Abogados
Chile