The largest of the firms emerging from the dissolution of Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana (BMAJ) in early 2022, Bofill Mir Abogados' insolvency and restructuring practice assists with all stages of insolvency procedures, including advising on the restructuring of debt, cessation of operations, and liquidations. ‘Fully committed to clients', the group’s strong background in cross-border matters facilitates its ability to assist with high-stakes Chapter 11 procedures. The team is jointly led by ’outstanding' founding partner Octavio Bofill, who has significant experience in commercial restructurings, refinancings, and out-of-court agreements; and corporate law experts Rodrigo Saffirio and Ana María Yuri. Bofill’s recent track record includes advising the ad hoc bondholders on Vivocorp’s insolvency.
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Testimonials
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- 'This office maintains a close relationship with its clients, and is involved in all aspects of the transactions in which it participates.'
- 'It compares favourably with competitors, and one of its most distinctive elements is how it collaborates with clients.’
- ‘The partners are fully committed to clients.'
- 'An outstanding partner in this office is Octavio Bofill, particularly for transactions that present challenges.'
- 'An office with extensive experience in bankruptcy and restructuring. Great experience and know-how on the part of its partners and professionals. It's a solid office with a lot of prestige and that ensures confidence in its advice; moreover it has demonstrated an important capacity to advise their clients in complex and high-pressure processes such as bankruptcy and restructuring scenarios.'
- 'The partners and lawyers of this office have a lot of experience and give confidence in their professional advice. In particular, I highlight the partners Octavio Bofill and Ana María Yuri, for their great legal knowledge and ability to lead complex processes related to bankruptcies, restructuring, and corporate conflicts, with a great ability to advise and advise clients in complex negotiations.'
Key clients
- LATAM ad hoc bondholders
- Vivocorp ad hoc bondholders
- Transoceánica
Work highlights
- Advised LATAM Airlines’ ad hoc bondholders on the Chilean legal bankruptcy aspects of the airlines’ Chapter 11 process.
- Assisted Vivocorp's ad hoc bondholders with an in-court reorganisation proceeding.
- Advised several construction sector clients on insolvency procedures.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Octavio Bofill, Rodrigo Saffirio, Ana María Yuri