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Carlos Silva V.

Mr. Silva concentrates his practice on banking & finance, M&A, corporate and infrastructure areas. His experience covers a broad range of financial transactions, including syndicated loan facilities, debt restructurings, bond placements and project financing, with emphasis in the infrastructure sector. He has advised several infrastructure and energy project developers in structuring and financing their projects.

Mr. Silva worked as an international associate at Shearman & Sterling, New York (1999 – 2000).

Member of the Chilean Bar Association and the legal committee of the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce.

Education

L.C.J.S, Universidad de Chile Law School (1994).

Admitted to the Chilean Bar (1995).

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Duke University Law School (1999).

Academic Activities

Mr. Silva is a Professor of several courses related to financing matters and investment funds at Universidad Finis Terrae and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez.

Awards & Recognition

Leading Lawyer in Legal 500 2018 Latin America in Projects & Infrastructure.

Ranked Band 3 in Chambers Latin America 2019, Banking & Finance – “Carlos Silva is praised by clients, who state: ‘He is great for local financing work’. He offers notable expertise advising on syndicated loan facilities to finance energy and infrastructure projects. He also has solid experience in debt restructuring mandates”.

Ranked Band 2 in Chambers Latin America 2019, Projects – “Respected partner Carlos Silva leads the department and comes highly recommended by clients, who enthuse: ‘He is very practical and pro-deal. He looks for solutions and ways to implement them’. Market onlookers go on to note: ‘I have a high opinion of him – he is a problem-solver and he is meticulous’. He is experienced in the financing of PPP projects”.

Highly Regarded in IFLR 1000 2018

“Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers 2018, Project Finance & Development Practice.

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