The 12-strong capital markets team at international law firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría fields experts in the incorporation, registration, operation, transfer and liquidation of entities involved in the capital markets. The team is also sought out to advise on the issuance, registration, placement, trading and offering of securities, as well as corporate governance and compliance best practices for capital markets-related businesses. It additionally assists with the planning, design, creation and optimisation of structures and investment vehicles. Examples of recent mandates include the group’s advice to BofA Securities, JP Morgan Securities and Scotia Capital (USA) on the international issuance of CMPC’s $500m green and sustainability-linked bonds. Among the Santiago office’s several experienced practitioners, Andrés Sanfuentes is an expert in capital markets, in addition to banking, finance and infrastructure projects; and Marcela Silva is experienced in in advising underwriters and issuers of shares and bonds. Corporate, M&A and private equity specialist Federico Grebe also participates in capital markets matters - most recently being involved in the project to merge the Bogotá, Lima and Santiago stock markets. In a significant boost to the practice Daniel Parodi, an adviser to Chilean companies and foreign underwriters on bond issuances by Chilean debtors; and Guillermo Vial, whose broad practice also encompasses capital markets work, were both made partners in January 2024. A specialist in bond issuances, associate practice director Constanza Rodríguez is also a key member of the team.
Key clients
- Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago
- BofA Securities
- JP Morgan Securities
- Scotia Capital (USA)
- AD Retail
- Resource Capital Funds
- XTB Agente de Valores
- Euroclear Bank
- Empresas Lipigas
- Tanner Servicios Financieros
Work highlights
- Advised the Santiago Stock Exchange, the Lima Stock Exchange and the Colombian Stock Exchange on the process of integration of the three Stock Exchanges.
- Advised BofA Securities, JP Morgan Securities and Scotia Capital (USA) on the international issuance of green and sustainability-linked bonds of CMPC.
- Advised Larrain Vial Corredora de Bolsa, BofA Securities, JP Morgan Securities and BCI Corredor de Bolsa on the placement of shares of Banco de Crédito e Inversiones.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcela Silva, Andrés Sanfuentes, Constanza Rodríguez