The six-member banking and finance team at full-service law firm Prieto Abogados advises both lenders and borrowers on major financing transactions. The group is particularly active in the energy, infrastructure and automotive sectors, as well as the power transmission, mining and real estate industries. It also assists both local and international clients with banking and financial regulatory matters and is increasingly active advising private funds on the financing of start-ups and fintech companies. The department is led by project financing expert Mario Gorziglia C alongside counsel and finance specialist Isabel Monge P. Juan Tagle Q advises on energy industry financings and Isabel Wolleter E's expertise includes syndicated and bilateral loan agreements. Senior associate Aníbal Larrain assists with syndicated loans and international debt placements as well as advising on finance regulations - particularly fintech in relation to banking regulation.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is characterised by its good management and knowledge of the regulation of the banking and financial sector.’
- ‘They have a good team and good partners - very efficient service.’
- ‘Isabel Wolleter E is always available to resolve doubts, and thanks to her deep knowledge of matters she resolves problems quickly.’
Key clients
- Engie Energía Chile
- Automotores Gildemeister
- Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express
- Codelco (Corporación Nacional del Cobre)
- Scotiabank Chile
- Banco Security
- Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
- Moneda (Administradora General de Fondos)
- Penta Vida Compañía de Seguros de Vida
- Seguros Vida Security Previsión
- Vivo SpA
- BNP Paribas
- Export Finance Australia
- ING Capital
- MUFG Bank
- Natixis
- Societe Generale
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of local lenders (Scotiabank, Banco Security and Banco BCI) on both the amendment to a loan extended in 2021 to Nueva Inmobiliaria and the granting of a new loan.
- Advised Engie Energía Chile on negotiations with the International Finance Corporation for the provision of a $400m green and sustainability-linked loan facility.
- Assisted SR Inmobiliaria with the negotiation of a secured loan facility for approximately $22.5m (extended by Banco Security and Penta Vida Seguros de Vida).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mario Gorziglia C, Isabel Monge