Representing major local banks, financial institutions and debtors, Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' bankruptcy and restructuring practice houses experts in bankruptcy proceedings, financial restructuring, tax, litigation and white-collar crime. The group, which is regularly involved in the insolvencies of domestic companies, is co-led by Fernando Urrutia, who undertakes litigation involving reorganisations and bankruptcies; and Raimundo Moreno, whose track record includes numerous reorganisation and liquidation proceedings. At associate level, senior Sergio Balharry advises both domestic and foreign clients on bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with semi-senior José Miguel Flores also assisting with liquidations and reorganisations.

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Key clients

  • Banmédica Group
  • B Braun Medical
  • Sandvik Chile
  • The Walt Disney Company Chile
  • Prolesur
  • Comercializadora Nutreco Chile (Skretting)
  • Celulosa Arauco and Constitución
  • Esmax Distribución
  • Agrícola Bahía Rincones

Work highlights

  • Acted on behalf of Skretting in a reorganisation proceeding initiated by Nova Austral.
  • Acted on behalf of Soprole in two reorganisation proceedings initiated by Chilterra and Agrícola Dos Ríos.
  • Acted on behalf of 22 Banmédica-related companies in a reorganisation proceeding initiated by Isapre Masvida.

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.

Raimundo Moreno, Fernando Urrutia