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Chile’s SQM makes US$750 million offering

Chilean miner Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) has enlisted two Winston & Strawn LLP offices and local firm Claro & Cía to raise US$750 million in a bond offering.

16 November 2023

Who is in LACCA Approved 2024?

The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association has released the latest edition of LACCA Approved. Read on to find out who the leading private practitioners are and which law firms received the most votes from in-house counsel.

30 October 2023

Emergent Cold expands in Chile with loan

NLD Abogados has helped the Chilean subsidiary of refrigerated storage group Emergent Cold obtain a US$20 million loan for the construction of a new facility in the south of the country.

30 October 2023

Codelco enters lithium sector with Australian buyout

Two Allens offices, Carey in Santiago and Deloitte Legal (Chile) have helped Chilean copper giant Codelco make its first foray into the lithium industry by purchasing Australia’s Lithium Power International for US$244 million.

24 October 2023

Chile’s Ascenty secures US$170 million loan

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York and Magliona Abogados in Santiago have helped Chilean data centre operator Ascenty obtain US$170 million worth of financing.

23 October 2023

DLA Piper adds PPU lawyer as disputes counsel in Chile

DLA Piper (Chile) has strengthened its disputes resolution group by appointing a counsel from Elite outfit Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (Chile).

16 October 2023

Two PPU partners launch new firm in Chile

Two partners from Elite firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (Chile) – including competition practice head Ignacio Larraín – have left to launch their own outfit, Vial Larraín Femenías.

06 September 2023

Latin Lawyer Elite 2024: the firms

Latin Lawyer Elite firms have each created their own paths towards excellence and show unique areas of strength. Here, we announce this year’s Elite.

29 August 2023

China and LatAm: is anything standing in the way?

Latin America is awash with new business opportunities as China warms back up to the international market following a shutdown during the covid-19 pandemic. Excitement at many law firms across the region is palpable, with China’s pioneering advances in technology, penchant for long-term investments and unique way of negotiating deals forcing lawyers to innovate like never before.

07 August 2023

PPU counsel joins Guerrero Olivos as partner

Guerrero Olivos has hired a counsel from fellow Elite firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (Chile) as partner, expanding its mining capabilities.

26 July 2023