The sizeable capital markets practice at full-service law firm Barros & Errázuriz routinely advises companies looking to obtain resources through the issuance of securities and public offering of bonds and shares (both in the domestic and international markets). The ‘very good' firm is also recognised for both its provision of regulatory advice to the Chilean authorities and its highly active investment funds practice. The team is led by debt and equity issuance specialist Luis Alberto Letelier, who is flanked at partner level by widely-respected capital markets' transactions expert Cristián Barros; Víctor Barros, whose expertise covers all aspects of bonds work; and experienced regulatory practitioner Javier Díaz. Within the senior associate ranks, Juan Ignacio Galdámez is admitted to practice in both Chile and New York; Fernando Campino advises issuers and securities' intermediaries (as well as those of investment funds); and Francisco Vial is experienced in securities' regulations. Former senior associate Cristián Risopatrón left for Salfacorp in March 2022.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very good work team that always meets timescales.'
- 'High levels of knowledge.'
- ‘Great response times and experience - good availability and commitment.'
- 'Barros Errázuriz is a benchmark in the legal services market in the funds area. The depth of its regulatory practice is an indispensable support for fund administration professionals.'
- 'Victor Barros is the name to note.'
Key clients
- Agrosuper
- Econsult Administradora General de Fondos
- Ameris Renta Industrial II Fondo de Inversión
- Ameris Capital Administradora General de Fondos
- Cruzados SADP
- Ameris
- Penta Vida
- LarrainVial
- BlackSalmon Capital
- Asset Administradora General de Fondos
- Banchile
- BICE Inversiones Administradora General de Fondos
- Administradora General de Fondos Security
- LarrainVial
- Patio
Work highlights
- Advised Cruzados SADP on the registration and automatic placement of a line of bonds.
- Advised Minera Valparaíso on the registration in the automatic registry of the Chilean Comisión para el Mercado Financiero of bond lines and the placement of 5,000 Series B bonds.
- Advised Agrosuper on the issuance of senior notes under Rule 144A/Reg.S of the Securities Act.
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Luis Alberto Letelier, Cristián Barros, Víctor Barros, Javier Díaz