Prieto Abogados

‘One of the best options to consider in the local market for capital markets operations’, Prieto Abogados‘ team is well known for its expertise in debt placements, both in the Chilean and international markets, particularly in the US through Rule 144A/Reg.S bond placements. In domestic bond issuances, the group’s specialisms cover liability management, exchanges and inaugural issuances for emerging players; while its track record also encompasses major IPOs on the Chilean market. The practice is additionally experienced in assisting general fund administrators and investment fund-related investors, its service extending to the formation of feeder funds. Recent highlights include advising Chile-based shopping centre company Plaza on a capital increase of $300m through the issuance of 230m new shares; and acting for environmental services company Aguas Andinas on the issuance of its $110m international public bond in the Swiss market. The eight-member department is jointly led by private equity fund, insurance and debt placement specialist Patricio Prieto L; and Isabel Wolleter E, who routinely advises on high-end capital markets deals. Also key to the group, the experience of director Maite Larrañaga includes the registration and issuance of shares on the Santiago Stock Exchange’s Scalex market.