The sizeable, 15-strong capital markets team at full-service firm Bofill Mir Abogados has wide-ranging experience in both equity and debt capital markets. The group’s recent experience includes advising on the restructuring and amendment of existing debt and issuances, as well as the preparation and issuance of new securities, bonds, promissory notes and shares. The practice is co-led by founding partner Octavio Bofill, whose recent experience includes acting as independent board member to Banco Itaú Chile, in relation to a takeover bid; Rodrigo Saffirio, who advises groups of bondholders on their rights regarding company reorganisations; and Ana María Yuri, an expert in capital markets-related transactions in the real estate and leasing sectors. Moreover, October 2023 saw Andrea Alarcón F return as the firm’s first capital markets director.

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Key clients

  • Bice Kaufmann (BK)
  • Global

Work highlights

  • Acting as board member to Banco Itaú Chile, in relation to the tender offer launched by ITB Holding Brasil Participações on all the shares issued by Itaú that were not owned by the Itaú Unibanco group at the date of the tender offer.
  • Assisted BK with the preparation and filing of the relevant documents for a line of bonds.
  • Advised the Empresas Hites ad hoc bond holders on the negotiation and restructuring of bonds.

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.

Octavio Bofill, Rodrigo Saffirio, Ana María Yuri