Well-known for its borrower-side credentials, Prieto Abogados' banking and finance team is also mandated by major lenders for significant financing transactions. The department is notably active in deals involving the energy and mining sectors, including project financing, corporate loans and acquisition financings. The group is co-led by project finance and tax specialist Mario Gorziglia (‘strong negotiation skills'); and Isabel Monge, who was promoted to counsel in 2022, has extensive financing experience and is ’always concerned with details'. Also key to the group are finance lawyer Isabel Wolleter E, a partner since 2022; and ‘very clear' senior associate Aníbal Larrain, who advises on syndicated loans, project financings, revolving facility agreements and international debt placements.
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Testimonials
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- 'I'd highlight their technical ability - a very complete team with a lot of legal knowledge.'
- 'Always available to answer questions - studious and well-coordinated with each other.'
- 'The recently-inaugurated new offices are without a doubt a great success - modern, with open spaces and many well-equipped meeting rooms to receive clients.'
- 'We like working with Prieto because Mario Gorziglia and Isabel Monge are always involved in the work. Clients have a close relationship with them and this sets it apart from other law firms.’
- 'Mario Gorziglia is very good - he has strong negotiation skills and he is always available for clients' needs.'
- 'Isabel Monge has been essential for clients - she has technical knowledge, and is always concerned with details and client service.'
- 'Senior associate Aníbal Larrain is very clear - he explains complex issues well and his support has been great.’
Key clients
- Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
- BNP Paribas
- Export Finance Australia
- ING Capital
- MUFG Bank
- Natixis
- Société Générale
- Rockville Energy Holdings
- Engie Energía Chile
- Transmisora Eléctrica del Norte
- Plaza
- Disal Holding (now Ambipar Enviroment)
- Solarity
- Scotiabank
- Banco Security
- Codelco
- Automotores Gildemeister
- Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express
Work highlights
- Advised two Chilean insurance companies (part of a consortium of lenders) on negotiations with Sociedad Concesionaria Nueva Pudahuel (as borrower), Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (global administrative agent) and Banco Santander (Chilean collateral agent) for the restructuring of the 2016 $580m project financing for the expansion of Santiago’s airport.
- Advised Codelco on the negotiation of a $500m loan agreement with Export Development Canada.
- Advised Rockville Energy Holdings on the negotiation of a $100m project financing with Natixis to fund the acquisition and construction of a 150MW portfolio of photovoltaic projects.
Lawyers
Rising stars
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mario Gorziglia, Isabel Monge