Chile

Founded in 1889, Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is a leading Chilean law firm based in Santiago, known for its expertise in corporate law, M&A, banking, capital markets, and project development. The firm advises domestic and international clients across industries, handling restructurings, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing transactions. Cariola also plays a key role in energy, transportation, and mining projects, offering regulatory and contractual guidance.  The M&A team handles corporate restructurings, strategic and asset acquisitions, and joint ventures across industries. In project development, the firm focuses on energy, transportation, and mining projects.

Highlights 

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos supported major banks in financings for Fiordo Austral group companies, helping strengthen their operations and exports. Fiordo Austral is a leader in turning biological waste from the salmon industry into valuable nutritional products. Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos also advised Enel Chile on a sustainability-linked facility with Citibank, backed by Enel S.p.A. and Finnvera. This innovative transaction connects financing terms to measurable CO₂ reduction goals, reinforcing Enel Chile’s commitment to clean energy. These matters highlights Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos experience in guiding clients through complex financings and sustainability-driven projects that support growth and the transition to a low-carbon future. 

Key Clients 

Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado, Enel Americas S.A., Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest), Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.   

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