The nine-strong banking and finance group at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr is particularly active in mining and energy project-related financings. The practice’s wide-ranging expertise also covers debt transactions, securities, derivatives, equity offerings, structured finance, securitisation, and regulatory matters. The ‘very capable and proactive’ team is co-led led by Felipe Rencoret Portales, a banking, finance and infrastructure project financing specialist, whose expertise extends to real estate, construction, corporate law and M&A; and mining sector expert Nicholas Mocarquer, who assists both borrowers and lenders with structured finance, regulatory issues, and debt and equity offerings. Providing further support, veteran practitioner Sergio Orrego has deep banking and finance experience, and Rafael Rencoret's broad offering covers bankruptcy and reorganisations.
Testimonials
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- ‘They are very capable and proactive.’
‘They are always available and quick to respond to any enquiry.’
‘Clients’ trust in them is total and has been proven on many occasions.’
‘Excellent care and quality - on time and with reliable advice.’
'The Urenda team has advised us for more than 40 years, so trust in them is total and has been proven on many occasions. In addition to being close and having solid knowledge, throughout this time their excellent willingness to assist us in numerous and varied matters has not diminished.'
Key clients
- BHP
- Minera Escondida
- Minera Spence
- Yamana Gold
- Royal Gold
- GE Capital Aviation Services
- Grupo Marina
- The Bank of New York Mellon
- Tánica
- Echeverría, Izquierdo
- Agrofresh
Work highlights
- Advised Minera Escondida on a $450m amended and restated loan agreement.
- Advised Grupo Marina on an amended and restated syndicated loan agreement with Scotiabank Chile and Banco de Crédito e Inversiones.
- Advised Agrofresh on a syndicated credit agreement and the execution of Chilean guarantees granted in favour of the collateral agent.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Felipe Rencoret Portales, Nicholas Mocarquer