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Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Project development : Mining
Restructuring and insolvency
Projects : Mining
Firm overview

Founded in 1880, Claro & Cia. is one of the oldest and most prestigious full service law firms in Chile with more than 90 lawyers. The firm has been recognized by several independent publications for the quality of its services, including by Chambers & Partners “Chilean Law Firm of the Year” in 2015, 2012 and 2010. Leading local and international corporations and large financial institutions look to our lawyers for advice benefiting from our deep understanding and experience and we constantly strive to maintain the most stringent standards of professional achievement and ethical behavior.

Client feedback

"They are thorough yet commercial, their availability and quality of advice is world class."

Address:
Apoquindo 3721, 14th Floor
Las Condes, Santiago
Tel:+562 2367 3000 Fax:+562 2367 3003 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.claro.cl
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
30 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
11 practice areas
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Carey
11 practice areas
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Claro & Cia
11 practice areas
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Morales & Besa
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
11 practice areas
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Garrigues
9 practice areas
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Guerrero Olivos
11 practice areas
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Larraín y Asociados
6 practice areas
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Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Baraona Marshall & Cia
6 practice areas
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Bofill Mir Abogados
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper Chile
8 practice areas
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HD Legal
6 practice areas
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Ried Fabres
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

Arteaga Gorziglia & Cía
7 practice areas
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CMS Carey & Allende
8 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
8 practice areas
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Dentons Larraín Rencoret
11 practice areas
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Fischer y Cia
4 practice areas
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MBC Abogados
3 practice areas
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NLD Abogados
6 practice areas
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Prieto
9 practice areas
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A&O Shearman
2 practice areas
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Alessandri Abogados
10 practice areas
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Chirgwin
6 practice areas
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García Nadal & Cía
1 practice area
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Magliona Abogados
1 practice area
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Perez Alati Grondona Benites
4 practice areas
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Capital markets
Tier 1
22 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
11 practice areas
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Carey
11 practice areas
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Claro & Cia
11 practice areas
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Garrigues
9 practice areas
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Morales & Besa
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bofill Mir Abogados
11 practice areas
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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
11 practice areas
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Guerrero Olivos
11 practice areas
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HD Legal
6 practice areas
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Ried Fabres
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

A&O Shearman
2 practice areas
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Alessandri Abogados
10 practice areas
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CMS Carey & Allende
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Chile
8 practice areas
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Dentons Larraín Rencoret
11 practice areas
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Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
11 practice areas
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Aninat Abogados
6 practice areas
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Arteaga Gorziglia & Cía
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
8 practice areas
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Prieto
9 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
33 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
11 practice areas
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Carey
11 practice areas
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Claro & Cia
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bofill Mir Abogados
11 practice areas
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CMS Carey & Allende
8 practice areas
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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
11 practice areas
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Guerrero Olivos
11 practice areas
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Larraín y Asociados
6 practice areas
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Tier 3

Aninat Abogados
6 practice areas
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Arteaga Gorziglia & Cía
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Chile
8 practice areas
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Garrigues
9 practice areas
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Morales & Besa
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Prieto
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

Albagli Zaliasnik
4 practice areas
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Dentons Larraín Rencoret
11 practice areas
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HD Legal
6 practice areas
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Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
11 practice areas
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Alessandri Abogados
10 practice areas
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Chirgwin
6 practice areas
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Ferrada Nehme
3 practice areas
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Harris Gomez Group
1 practice area
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Labbe Abogados
3 practice areas
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Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados
1 practice area
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Lembeye Abogados
6 practice areas
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MBC Abogados
3 practice areas
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NLD Abogados
6 practice areas
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Perez Alati Grondona Benites
4 practice areas
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Ried Fabres
10 practice areas
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Russi & Eguiguren | Quadrant
3 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 2
22 firms ranked
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Carey
11 practice areas
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Larraín y Asociados
6 practice areas
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Morales & Besa
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
11 practice areas
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Bofill Mir Abogados
11 practice areas
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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
11 practice areas
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Claro & Cia
11 practice areas
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Garrigues
9 practice areas
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Molina Ríos Abogados
2 practice areas
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Tier 3

Arteaga Gorziglia & Cía
7 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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CMS Carey & Allende
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Chile
8 practice areas
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Guerrero Olivos
11 practice areas
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Lavín Abogados
3 practice areas
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Lembeye Abogados
6 practice areas
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Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
11 practice areas
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Alessandri Abogados
10 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
8 practice areas
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Dentons Larraín Rencoret
11 practice areas
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Prieto
9 practice areas
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Projects : Mining
Tier 2
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bofill Mir Abogados
11 practice areas
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Carey
11 practice areas
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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Claro & Cia
11 practice areas
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Guerrero Olivos
11 practice areas
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Morales & Besa
11 practice areas
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Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
11 practice areas
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CMS Carey & Allende
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Chile
8 practice areas
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Dentons Larraín Rencoret
11 practice areas
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Larraín y Asociados
6 practice areas
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Lembeye Abogados
6 practice areas
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Prieto
9 practice areas
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Urzua
1 practice area
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 2
15 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Carey
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
11 practice areas
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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
11 practice areas
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Claro & Cia
11 practice areas
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Guerrero Olivos
11 practice areas
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Morales & Besa
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Ried Fabres
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Bofill Mir Abogados
11 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
8 practice areas
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Dentons Larraín Rencoret
11 practice areas
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Perez Alati Grondona Benites
4 practice areas
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Russi & Eguiguren | Quadrant
3 practice areas
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Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr
11 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Claro & Cia, Founded in 1880, Claro & Cia. is a distinguished full-service law firm based in Santiago, Chile, and a member of Lex Mundi. The firm is widely recognized for its expertise in corporate law, banking and finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and project finance. Its banking team advises borrowers on credit facilities and bridge loans for project and acquisition financing, while the capital markets group handles debt and equity transactions, including tender offers and bond issuances. Claro & Cia. also represents strategic buyers and sellers in M&A deals across industries and plays a key role in infrastructure and energy financing 

 

Highlights 

Claro & Cia. advised JPMorgan Chase Bank on debtor-in-possession financing. The firm also supported Renewable GenCos as a major facility with IDB Invest. These matters highlight Claro & Cia.’s expertise in complex financings, restructuring, and energy-related transactions that address both corporate challenges and regulatory innovation. 

 

 

Testimonials 

“We are working on a refinancing agreement. The project includes PMGD´s, BESS, Solar Phtotovoltaic Plant.” (Project finance client)  

Advise SQM in the negotiation of a joint venture with Codelco.” (M&A client) 

José Luis Ambrosy  

“He is a great lawyer, with innovative solutions and promoting business closure”  

Nicolas Eyzaguirre  

“Original insights merging mining regulations with corporate regulations.” 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp; BNP Paribas; MUFG Bank; The Bank of Nova Scotia; Scotiabank Chile - Financing
Claro & Cia
Chile
Financing
José Luis Ambrosy
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, BNP Paribas, MUFG Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Chile
Lender
X-Elio - Project development
Claro & Cia
Chile
Project development
José Luis Ambrosy
X-Elio
Project developer
Glenfarne Group LLC - M&A
Claro & Cia
Chile
M&A
Rodrigo Ochagavía
Glenfarne Group LLC
Acquirer
San Antonio Terminal Internacional SA - Financing
Claro & Cia
Chile
Financing
Jorge Martín
San Antonio Terminal Internacional SA
Borrower
Eurus Energy Chile - M&A
Claro & Cia
Chile
M&A
Nicolás Eyzaguirre, Rodrigo Ochagavía
Eurus Energy Chile
Acquirer
Toesca Administradora General de Fondos (“Toesca”) - M&A
Claro & Cia
Chile
M&A
Nicolás Eyzaguirre, Matías de Marchena
Toesca Administradora General de Fondos (“Toesca”)
Acquirer
EnfraGen Energía Sur SAU; Prime Energía SpA; EnfraGen Spain SAU - Bond issue
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
Nicolás Eyzaguirre, Rodrigo Ochagavía, José Luis Ambrosy
EnfraGen Energía Sur SAU, Prime Energía SpA, EnfraGen Spain SAU
Issuer
LATAM Airlines Group SA (“LATAM Airlines”) - Insolvency
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Insolvency
José María Eyzaguirre B
LATAM Airlines Group SA (“LATAM Airlines”)
Insolvent entity
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Santander Investment Securities Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
José Luis Ambrosy
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Santander Investment Securities Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
Underwriter
Itaú Corpbanca - Secondary share offering
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Secondary share offering
Rodrigo Ochagavía and José Luis Ambrosy
Itaú Corpbanca
Issuer
AES Gener S.A. - Secondary share offering
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Secondary share offering
Rodrigo Ochagavía, José Luis Ambrosy
AES Gener S.A.
Issuer
State Grid - M&A
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
M&A
Rodrigo Ochagavía
State Grid
Acquirer
EnfraGen Energía Sur, S.A.U., Prime Energía SpA, and EnfraGen Spain, S.A.U. - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
Rodrigo Ochagavía, José Luis Ambrosy
EnfraGen Energía Sur, S.A.U., Prime Energía SpA, and EnfraGen Spain, S.A.U.
Issuer
Entel S.A. - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
José Luis Ambrosy
Entel S.A.
Issuer
CAP S.A. - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
José Luis Ambrosy
CAP S.A.
Issuer
Banco del Estado de Chile - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
José Luis Ambrosy
Banco del Estado de Chile
Issuer
Mercado Libre - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Bond issue
Luisa Nuñez
Mercado Libre
Issuer
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. - Secondary share offering
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Secondary share offering
Rodrigo Ochagavía and José Luis Ambrosy
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
Issuer
Viña Santa Rita S.A. (“VSR”). - Insolvency
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Insolvency
Santiago Bravo
Viña Santa Rita S.A. (“VSR”).
Creditor
Samsung - Insolvency
2022-02-24
Claro & Cia
Chile
Insolvency
Cristóbal Eyzaguirre, José Miguel Huerta, Santiago Bravo
Samsung
Lessor
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