MBC Abogados' 10-strong finance team advises companies on a range of transactions, from M&A and joint ventures to project financings and general corporate governance. The ‘fast and consistent’ group is particularly specialised in the real estate sector, as well as leaseback deals, credit facility agreements and refinancings. Co-leading the practice, Carolina Menichetti and Benjamín Salas are highly regarded real estate finance experts. At senior associate level, Sybil O’Reilly's recent experience includes advising Inmobiliaria Pie Andino on the refinancing of real estate assets; and Guillermo Bobenrieth assists with both financing transactions and venture capital financing.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm is recognised as a high-level multi-service platform, with great commercial knowledge of the real estate market.’
  • ‘The team is fast and consistent, providing high-quality services.’
  • ‘The firm has partners with great expertise and commercial vision.’
  • 'I have had to work with many teams of lawyers in the industry and MBC stands out for their commitment to each transaction, their attention to detail, and how they approach the process in a holistic way, with a deep understanding of the company's needs.'
  • 'Carolina Menichetti's practice has always caught my attention with her abilitiy to mix her corporate, tax and financial knowledge. And she has been able to transfer that knowledge to her senior lawyers like Sybill O\'Reilly and Guillermo Bobenrieth.'

Key clients

  • Grupo Patio
  • Desarrollos y Bodegas I
  • LV Patio Renta Inmobiliaria Puerto Montt
  • LV Patio Renta Inmobiliaria III
  • Rentas Patio I
  • Patio Comercial
  • Rentas Patio X
  • Investment Fund LV Patio Renta
  • Inmobiliaria I
  • Inversiones Santa Teresita
  • Patio Self Storage
  • Inmobiliaria Mirador Azul Uno
  • Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Discovery
  • Limitada No
  • Panal
  • Lake Erie
  • Patio International
  • Fondo de Inversión Credicorp Capital Patio
  • Renta Industrial I
  • Inversiones K
  • Comercial T

Work highlights

  • Advising Arizona on the negotiation of two credit facilities for $24.3m and $23.5m, respectively, granted by Banco Internacional for the acquisition and development of industrial rental assets in Antofagasta.
  • Advised Inmobiliaria Pie Andino on the refinancing of a real estate asset.
  • Acted for Patio Comercial on the negotiation of the extension of a credit facility with Banco BTG Pactual Chile.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carolina Menichetti, Benjamín Salas