Founded in 1889, Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos & Cía (Cariola)
is a Santiago-based firm renowned for its M&A
expertise. While M&A is its forte, the firm also excels in banking, capital markets, and project development. In banking and finance, Cariola represents borrowers and lenders in various transactions, including credit facilities and project financing. The capital markets team primarily serves issuers but also underwriters in debt and equity transactions. The M&A team handles corporate restructurings, strategic and asset acquisitions, and joint ventures across industries. In project development, the firm focuses on energy, transportation, and mining projects.
The firm advised on an innovative financing with a sustainability
component for
Sealand Aquaculture, governed by Chilean law. Acting as counsel for
Coöperatieve Rabobank as lender, the firm structured the transaction with a complex collateral package, including real estate, water rights, and fixed assets. The firm also
provided legal advice to
GNL Talcahuano, in the anticipated development of a Liquefied Natural Gas project.
This included advice
on contracts, corporate structure as well as both capital incorporation and increase to ensure the financing for the development of the project.
Scotiabank Chile, Mitsubishi Power Americas, GNL Talcahuano, Doppelmayr-Garaventa Group, Fall Creek Chile
“In-depth knowledge, good negotiation skills and constant availability of the team enabling fast progress in the projects.” (Project Development)
“They have extensive legal knowledge and the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner. In addition to having a
consolidated team that has a good relationship with our legal/commercial team.” (Project Development)
