International law firm
Garrigues was founded in 1941 in Spain. Since then, it has expanded to 34 offices across 13 countries. In Chile, the firm has an office in Santiago, where it is best known for its work in capital markets, especially debt work.
In addition to its outstanding capital markets team, the firm also has standout practices in banking and finance, M&A and project development.
In banking and finance, the team advises borrowers and lenders in project finance, refinancing, acquisition finance and corporate finance transactions.
In capital markets, the team acts for issuers and underwriters in sovereign bond, project bonds, investment grade and high yield bond issuances.
The M&A team represents both buy and sell side in acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, strategic investments and reorganizations. The teams works across numerous industries.
The project development team acts for concessionaires and developers in projects in the mining, energy and infrastructure industries.
Key clients for the firm include Allianz, Banco Santander, Ocean Partners, Scotiabank, Banco de Chile, Rabobank, HSBC, JP Morgan, Société Generale, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Banco Santander,
Ruta del Maule Sociedad
Concesionaria,
Aerosan, Conejo Solar, Parque
Eólico El Nogal, Arroyo Energy and Jenner Renewables.
Research period review:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
During the research period, the banking team acted
for mostly lenders in acquisition, project and corporate financings. The team also worked on numerous debt restructurings and refinancings.
In capital
markets,
the team spent most of the year advising issuers in debt capital markets matters. Debt capital markets transactions included sovereign, sustainable, green, investment grade and project bond issuances.
The M&A team acted
for mostly acquirers, but also sellers in private acquisitions, divestments, strategic investments and other corporate matters. Though the team worked across numerous industries, acquisitions in the energy industry were the most prevalent.
In the project development practice area, the team advised contractors in the
infrastructure and
energy industries. Infrastructure projects included transportation, notably highways, while energy projects included renewable energy matters such as wind farms.
Deal highlights:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Glacier Acquisition $340 million acquisition financing
L-Catterton $235 million acquisition of
NotCo
Republic of Chile $2 billion 4.35% sustainable bond issuance
Client feedback:
32nd edition
(2021/2022)
"Quick; quality; variety of skills; professionalism."
"In-depth knowledge of Chilean concession law. Excellent client service."
"Specialist in administrative law and client-oriented."
"Professionalism; vast experience in various subjects."
