Morales & Besa has been recognized again as an elite firm by Chambers’ Global Guide 2019
We are very proud to announce that our firm has been recognized again as an elite firm by Chambers’ Global Guide in its 2019 edition. In addition, we have a […]
Lorena Barrientos in Jessup
Lorena Barrientos, M&B’s Counsel, participated again as judge for the “Philip C. Jessup International LawMootCourtCompetition” (Jessup) organized by the American C […]
Morales & Besa advised Arena Minerals Chile in the incorporation with SQM of two contractual mining companies
Morales & Besa successfully advised Arena Minerals Chile SpA, a subsidiary of Arena Minerals Inc., in the incorporation with SQM of two contractual mining companies, […]
M&B advised BNP Paribas in the granting of a loan to Agrosuper S.A. for corporate purposes including the acquisition of AqueChile S.A
Morales & Besa successfully advised BNP Paribas in the granting of a loan to Agrosuper S.A. to be used for corporate purposes, including funding the acquisition of Aq […]
Morales & Besa held a successful meeting to debate about Public Policies in Gender Diversity: Present and Future
Great enthusiasm and an interesting debate between the audience and panelists, was given on Thursday, January 10 during the second day of our Ciclo de Conversaciones: […]
Happy 2019!
We want to greet our clients and friends and wish you all an excellent 2019,
Team M&B […]
Morales & Besa advised Ruta de los Ríos Concessionaire S.A in obtaining financing for additional works
Morales & Besa successfully advised Ruta de los Ríos Concesionaria S.A, company of the Intervial Group, regarding the amendment to current loans granted by Banco Créd […]
Morales & Besa advised Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) (EGH) in the acquisition of 60% participation in Green Andes Shipping Agency (Chile) SpA (GASAC).
Morales & Besa advised Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) (EGH), a company pertaining to the Evergreen group, in the acquisition of 60% participation in Green Andes Shippin […]
Welcome, summer interns!
In the framework of our Summer Internship Program, this month Natalia Cortés and Sebastián Rosende, graduates from the Universidad de Chile and Universidad de los Andes, […]
M&B participated in the One Year Party of Startup Grind Chile
In regard of the development of entrepreneurship and innovation, M&B once again collaborated with Startup Grind Santiago – Chile, a global community that seeks to gen […]
International intern in M&B: Izabel Siqueiras from Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
Izabel Siqueiras do Val, international intern, arrived directly from São Paulo, Brazil, to our firm at the end of September and for three months she has been part of […]
Guillermo Morales took part in the Latin Lawyer Live Capital Markets, São Paulo
Our partner Guillermo Morales played a prominent role at the “Latin Lawyer Live Capital Markets” conference held in São Paulo, Brazil on November 27th. In this opport […]
Katannya Jablonski and Orlando Palominos gave a talk about the role of the Technical Panel in the resolution of controversies in public works concessions
This morning we received our clients and representatives of the main companies related to infrastructure projects in our offices to share with them our talk “Role of […]
Matías Langevin participated in the 30th Capital Market Symposium of the Asobancaria – Medellín, Colombia
Our partner, Matías Langevin, participated of the 30th Capital Markets Symposium -Debate for the Generation of Policies- organized by the Banking and Financial Instituti […]
Morales & Besa advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Scotiabank Capital (USA) Inc. in connection with the issuance and sale by Empresa Nacional Del Petróleo.
Morales & Besa advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. in connection with the issu […]
Morales & Besa Law Firm Award for the best average of the Commercial Law Cycle – Universidad de Chile
Today was the ceremony of “Academic Excellence Awards” of the Law School of the University of Chile and Morales & Besa granted again the “Morales & Besa Law F […]
Morales & Besa advised Praxair Inc. in the approval of its merger with Linde before the FNE
Morales & Besa successfully advised Praxair, Inc. in the process of notification before the Fiscalía Nacional y Económica (FNE) together with Cariola Abogados.
On […]
GTDT – José Miguel Carvajal and Myriam Barahona on Project Finance 2019
José Miguel Carvajal and Myriam Barahona, M&B partners who co-lead the Banking and Finance practice area, participated for the second year in a row, of the twelft […]
Morales & Besa advised Ingevec S.A in the issuance and registration of a line of bonds and in the placement of Series B Bonds.
Morales & Besa advised Ingevec S.A. (the “Company”), a publicly held corporation, in the issuance and registration of a line of bonds due to 2028 for up to UF 1,300,0 […]
Morales & Besa advised Ipsos in the Chilean matters of its global acquisition of four research divisions from German counterpart GfK
Morales & Besa advised French market research company Ipsos in the Chilean matters of its global acquisition of four research divisions from German counterpart GfK fo […]
Morales & Besa advised Embotelladora Andina S.A. in the issuance and registration of two line bonds addressed to the general market and in the placement of Series F Bonds.
Morales & Besa advised Embotelladora Andina S.A. (the “Company”), a publicly held corporation, in the issuance and registration of a 10-year and a 30-year line bonds […]
María José Henríquez participated in a forum on free competition at the Universidad de Chile
Our expert in free competition matters, María José Henríquez, participated as a panelist in the forum “Recent Challenges to the Law of Free Competition” at the Universida […]
Myriam Barahona in seminar at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
We would like to congratulate our partner, Myriam Barahona, who participated in the third version of the seminar about “Collateral and Guarantees in Contractual Issue […]
Myriam Barahona in seminar at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
We would like to congratulate our partner, Myriam Barahona, who participated in the third version of the seminar about “Collateral and Guarantees in Contrac […]
Cerro Dominador, project advised by M&B, received a double award In the last edition of the Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards – LatinFinance
In the last edition of the Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards, held by LatinFinance on October 3, 2018, the Cerro Dominador project received a double award for t […]
M&B is part of the Alianza para el Género
Morales & Besa has joined the Alianza por el Género, an initiative led by the Fundación PROhumana , as part of our commitment to meritocracy and divers […]
Kluwer Arbitration | Publication by Orlando Palominos y Catharina Müller
Orlando Palominos, senior associate of Morales & Besa, and Catharina Müller, intern of the University of Heidelberg, Germany, wrote a publication for th […]
M&B shortlisted at the Chambers Latin America Awards 2018
Morales & Besa has been nominated again for “Firm of the Year” – Chile at the Chambers Latin America Awards 2018. The nomination is based on the research conduc […]
Morales & Besa has advised Banco Security for the financing of the hydroelectric power plant Hidroconfianza.
Morales & Besa has advised Banco Security for the financing of the hydroelectric power plant Hidroconfianza, to be built in the Biobío Region. This project joins the […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco Security and Scotiabank Chile in the granting of a syndicated loan to the National Association of Professional Football (ANFP).
Morales & Besa advised Banco Security and Scotiabank Chile in the granting of a syndicated loan to the “Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional” (“ANFP”), to financ […]
Morales & Besa advised Albia S.A. in the purchase and sale of assets and contracts of companies in the field of industrial laundry
The transaction involved the purchase and sale conducted by Albia S.A. (“Albia”), of a series of assets and contracts by which the companies “Lavarent y Compañía Limitada […]
Morales & Besa advised a syndicate of Banks in the restructuring of current loans and the granting of an additional facility to Terminales Marítimos de la Patagonia S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully adviced a syndicate of banks composed of Banco Security, Banco-Santander Chile and Itaú Corpbanca, in the restructuring of current loans a […]
Morales & Besa advised BCI and Banco Santander-Chile in the refinancing and granting of loans for Fastpack S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Banco de Crédito e Inversiones and Banco Santander-Chile in the rescheduling of credits and additional financing granted by Banco […]
Chambers and Partners | International Arbitration 2019 – Global Practice Guides
How “final” are arbitral awards in Chile? How Chilean courts have resolved challenges against them? Our partner Gonzalo Cordero and senior associate, Orlando Palominos Ar […]
M&B recognized again by Chambers and Partners in its 2019 ranking
Our firm has been highlighted again by Chambers and Partners Latin American Guide 2019 as a leading firm in the Chilean legal market.
Congratulations to all […]
Morales & Besa asesoró a Consultora Naxos SpA, en la adquisición de una participación no controladora en el capital social de Santafe Capital S.A.
Morales & Besa asesoró con éxito a Consultora Naxos SpA, industria minera chilena localizada en Iquique, en la adquisición de una participación no controladora en el […]
Morales & Besa advised international placement agents in the largest stock exchange opening in history in Chile: Mallplaza
Morales & Besa successfully advised J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in the initial public offering process of […]
Morales & Besa advised Ruta del Maipo on the biggest bond exchange in the history of the Chilean bond market
Morales & Besa successfully advised Ruta del Maipo Sociedad Concesionaria S.A., a toll-road concessionaire owned by Grupo ISA-Intervial, in the redemption and exchang […]
Morales & Besa advised the Make-A-Wish Foundation to reach an out-of-court settlement with Mall Arauco Estación for “El Paseo de los Sueños”
Morales & Besa conducted a successful Pro Bono advisory to Make-A-Wish, who maintained a dispute with Mall Arauco Estación, owned by Parque Arauco (formerly Mall Pase […]
Morales & Besa advised DNB Bank ASA and Robofinance Chile SpA on the refinancing of the financial debt of Salmones Pacific Star S.A. with different Chilean banks
Morales & Besa successfully advised DNB Bank ASA and Rabofinance Chile SpA in the refinancing of the financial debt of Salmones Austral SpA, Salmones Pacific Star S.A […]
Morales & Besa advised Enjoy S.A. in the issuance of bank guarantees to present to the Chilean Superintendence of Casinos of Games
Morales & Besa successfully advised Enjoy S.A. in various financing for the issuance of bank guarantees (Boletas de Garantía in spanish) to ensure the Chilean Superin […]
Morales & Besa advised Société Générale, branch in Spain, in the refinancing and private placement of Applus Services S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised the French bank Société Générale, branch in Spain, as an agent of several banking institutions, in the financing of a syndicated l […]
Morales & Besa received the President of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA)
On July 5 our partners Guillermo Morales, José Miguel Carvajal and Michel Diban received Steven M. Richman, President of the American Bar Association -ABA- International […]
Morales & Besa advised EIG Global Energy Partners and its subsidiary Cerro Dominador Inversiones SpA in the granting of a loan with the Brookfield group
Morales & Besa successfully advised EIG Global Energy Partners and its Chilean subsidiary Cerro Dominador Inversiones SpA in the mezzanine financing obtained by the l […]
Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide on Cartels 2019
What are the scope of the Chilean legislation of free competition regarding cartels? The free competition team of Morales & Besa, led by our partner Gonzalo Cordero a […]
Morales & Besa advice to EFG Corredores de Bolsa SpA to become an operator at the Santiago Stock Exchange
Morales & Besa advice EFG Corredores de Bolsa SpA to obtain the authorization to become an operator at the Santiago Stock Exchange. It is important to note that the c […]
Morales & Besa advised SMU on placement of bonds for 42 million dollars
Morales & Besa successfully adviced SMU S.A., as issuer, in the issuance and placement of T-series bonds charged to Line 650 in the local market for a total amount of […]
Inauguration ceremony of Bank of China Agency in Chile
The team that obtained the authorization and license for Bank of China, Agency in Chile, could begin to operate in our country, Guillermo Morales, Ignacio Menchaca and Ma […]
Morales & Besa is advising Aguas Chañar’s shareholders in the sale of the shares issued by the company to Marubeni and Toesca.
M&B, together with Tyndall Group, are advising Aguas Chañar’s shareholders in the sale of 100% of the company’s shares to the Japanese holding Marubeni and the Chilea […]
Morales & Besa advised EIG Global Energy Partners on financing of the first concentration solar plant in Latin America
Morales & Besa adviced to EIG Global Energy Partners and its Chilean subsidiaries Cerro Dominador CSP S.A., Cerro Dominador PV S.A. and Atacama Generación Chile S.A. […]
Morales & Besa and Milbank advised Cencosud on obtaining credit granted by Export Development Canada
Morales & Besa and Milbank advised in record time Cencosud S.A. on a term loan facility granted by Export Development Canada for an amount of USD 100,000,000 which we […]
Morales & Besa advised Acciona Airport Services, S.A. and Acciona Aeropuertos, S.L. in the negotiation and acquisition of the 100% of the ground handling business of Latam Airlines Group.
Morales & Besa successfully Acciona Airport Services, S.A. and Acciona Aeropuertos, S.L. in the negotiation and acquisition of the 100% of the ground handling busines […]
Morales & Besa advised Acciona Airport Services S.A. and Acciona Aeropuertos S.L. in the negotiation and acquisition of 100% of the ground handling of Latam Airlines Group
Morales & Besa advised Acciona Airport Services, S.A. and Acciona Aeropuertos, S.L. in the negotiation and acquisition of 100% of the ground handling assistance busin […]
Morales & Besa promotes new partner: Edmundo Varas K.
Corporate lawyer Edmundo Varas K. has focused his practice mainly in commercial, financial and corporate matters.
After serving for 11 years as an associate at the fir […]
Morales & Besa present in the 7th version of the UC Labor Fair
With an outstanding participation, Morales & Besa was again present in the 7th edition of the UC Labor Fair, where a large number of students and graduates in Law had […]
Morales & Besa Inversiones Gran Araucaria Dos Limitada in the acquisition of a percentage of the shares in Medicina, Ejercicio, Deporte y Salud S.A. (Meds).
Morales & Besa adviced Inversiones Gran Araucaria Dos Limitada in the acquisition of approximately 22,8% of the shares in Medicina, Ejercicio, Deporte y Salud S.A. (M […]
Morales & Besa supports initiative of the UC Student Center with funding of scholarships
For the third year in a row, Morales & Besa joined the initiative of the Student Center of the Faculty of Law of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, through […]
8th edition of the Inter-Law Firms Golf Championship: Garrigues Wins Copa Inxap, in Benefit of Curacaví Firefighters
With great enthusiasm, on April 9th, was held the Inter-Law Firms Golf Championship, Copa Inxap, organized by the Morales & Besa in benefit of the Firefighters Founda […]
Morales & Besa advised Ingevec S.A., as issuer, in the issuance and placement of bonds in the local market.
Morales & Besa successfully advised SMU S.A., as issuer, in the issuance and placement of bonds in the local market for a total amount of UF2,500,000
Morales & […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco Bice in the financing associated with the construction and with the associated Value Added Tax of “Parque Eólico El Nogal” and “Parque Eólico El Maitén”.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Banco Bice in the financing associated with the construction and with the associated Value Added Tax of “Parque Eólico El Nogal” a […]
Morales & Besa advised the shareholders of Laboratorios Garden House Group in the negotiation and closing of the sale of the companies that are part of the group.
Morales & Besa successfully advised the selling party in the negotiation and sale of all the companies of Laboratorios Garden House Group, pharmaceutical group which […]
Myriam Barahona, partner of Morales & Besa, participated as a panelist in the 12th Annual Latin American Energy & Infrastructure Finance Forum
Myriam Barahona, partner of Morales & Besa, participated as a panelist in the 12th Annual Latin American Energy & Infrastructure Finance Forum, organized by IJGlo […]
Morales & Besa advised Bank of China in obtaining the final approval and license to start operations of its local branch in Chile.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Bank of China in obtaining the final approval and license to start operations of its local branch “Bank of China, Agencia en Chile […]
Newsletter Competition Law March 2018
Morales & Besa_Anitrust Newsletter March […]
Morales & Besa advised Ingevec S.A in the placement of a capital increase and a secondary offering of shares.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Ingevec SA, parent company of one of the most important construction and real estate companies in Chile, in the placement of a cap […]
Attorneys of Morales & Besa receive a delegation of students from the University of Chicago
On March 21st, a delegation of students from the Law School of the University of Chicago, which included students from first, second and third years, as well as students […]
Morales & Besa advised a syndicate of local Banks in the refinancing of the current debt of Caja de Compensación de Asignación Familiar Los Héroes
Morales & Besa successfully advised a syndicate of local banks, formed by Banco de Chile, Banco Santander-Chile, Scotiabank Chile, Itaú Corpbanca, Banco del Estado de […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco de Crédito e Inversiones in restructuring of the debt and additional financing of Empresa Eléctrica Aguas del Melado SpA.
This transaction consisted in restructuring of the current debt of Empresa Eléctrica Aguas del Melado SpA with Banco de Crédito e Inversiones and an additional financing. […]
Morales & Besa advised Los Guindos Generación SpA in the refinancing of Los Guindos Plant and financing of a project to increase the installed capacity of the plant
Morales & Besa advised Los Guindos Generación SpA in a syndicated loan granted by international Banks for the refinancing of the Los Guindos power plant (currently op […]
Fernando Arab, partner of Morales & Besa, will assume as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor of the new Government of Chile
On March 11th, the partner of Morales & Besa Fernando Arab Verdugo will assume as Undersecretary of Labor of the government of Sebastián Piñera Echenique. Fernando Ar […]
Morales & Besa represented Parex Chile in an environmental claim filed against an Environmental Qualification Resolution (“RCA”)
Morales & Besa successfully represented Parex Chile Limitada in an environmental claim filed against an Environmental Qualification Resolution (“RCA”) issued by the E […]
Morales & Besa advised Grupo Prisma in the acquisition of Eco-Lógica S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Grupo Prisma in the negotiation, within a competitive process leaded by Landmark, for the acquisition of the absolute majority of […]
Morales & Besa advised Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Costa Arauco S.A., concessionary of Route 160, in the refinancing of its debt
Morales & Besa successfully advised Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Costa Arauco S.A., concessionary of Route 160, Tres Pinos – Coronel section, in the refinancing o […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco Security in the financing of a portfolio of renewable energy projects owned by a consortium formed by the Building Energy and Scotta Groups
Morales & Besa has advised Banco Security in the financing of a portfolio of renewable energy projects owned by a consortium formed by the Building Energy and Scotta […]
Morales & Besa advised the Republic of Chile represented by the Ministry of Finance in connection with a global offering of US$2,000,000,000 principal amount as well as a concurrent offering of €830,000,000 principal amount
Morales & Besa successfully advised the Republic of Chile represented by the Ministry of Finance in connection with a global offering of US$2,000,000,000 principal am […]
Lawyers from Morales & Besa participate in the first conversation meeting about the challenges of women in the legal profession.
The partner of Morales & Besa, Myriam Barahona, along with senior associates Andrea Díaz, Lorena Barrientos and María José Becker, participated, together with partner […]
Morales & Besa advised Arena Minerals Chile SpA in the amendment to the Unilateral Option for the Purchase of Mining Concessions Agreement of Project Sierra Gorda, owned by Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Arena Minerals Chile SpA in the amendment of the Unilateral Option for the Purchase of Mining Concessions Agreement of Project Sie […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco Security in financing a portfolio of power generation projects of Cap Vert Energie.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Banco Security on the financing of construction and value added tax (“VAT”) of a portfolio of 11 existing and future solar generat […]
Morales & Besa advised Itaú Corpbanca, Banco del Estado de Chile and Banco Santander-Chile in the extension of the loans granted to Cultivos Yadran S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Itaú Corpbanca, Banco del Estado de Chile and Banco Santander-Chile in the extension of the loans, for an amount of US$ 49,250,000 […]
Morales & Besa advised BCI in a bank financing granted to the company Inversiones Neltume
Morales & Besa successfully advised Banco de Crédito e Inversiones in a bank financing granted to the company Inversiones Neltume Limitada for an amount of up to US $ […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco BICE in refinancing and additional financing of Saba Estacionamientos de Chile S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised Banco BICE on refinancing and additional financing of Saba Estacionamientos de Chile S.A., through the assignment of loans by Banc […]
Morales & Besa advised Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile and Banco Security in the acquisition by Empresas FT S.A. of a distribution center
Morales & Besa successfully advised Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile and Banco Security in the acquisition by Empresas FT S.A. related company called CD Las Aca […]
Morales & Besa advised the Accel-KKR group in the acquisition of several companies connected to the development of technological products destined to support the business of Isapres and health services providers, among which the most relevant is I-Med S.A.
Morales & Besa successfully advised the Accel-KKR group in the acquisition of several companies connected to the development of technological products destined to sup […]
Legal Alert | Regulatory and Natural Resources
The attached document, prepared by the Regulatory and Natural Resources area, refers to the new “Guide to the description of projects of solar power generation plants in […]
Legal Alert Labor & Employment | December 2017
In the attached document, prepared by the Labor & Employment area, we refer to the most recent rulings from Corte de Apelaciones. […]
Morales & Besa advised Global Vía Infraestructuras
Morales & Besa successfully advised Global Vía Infraestructuras Chile S.A. and Globalvia Chile SpA in the purchase of all the shares of Sociedad Concesionaria Acciona […]
25th aniversary of Morales & Besa in Portillo: allignment for the excellence
Morales & Besa invited all his legal and staff team for a spectacular walk to Portillo in his 25 years anniversary. For two days, the M&B group enjoyed a wonderfu […]
Two M&B partners are recognized in corporate-financial ranking Leaders League
M&B Partners Myriam Barahona and Francisca Pérez have been recognized, along with 12 other national lawyers, in a corporate-financial ranking of Leaders League.
My […]
Morales & Besa is recognized for the 6th consecutive year as PRO BONO Leading Light
The Pro Bono team of Morales & Besa has been recognized once again as Pro Bono’s Leading Light at Latin American level.
This recognition was given to 55 law firms […]
Morales y Besa advised Disal Chile Limitada in the restructuring of outstanding debts
Morales y Besa successfully advised Disal Chile Limited in the restructuring of Disal Group’s financial debt, by means of the restructuring of outstanding debt for an amo […]
Morales y Besa advised LarraínVial in the assignment of credits
Morales y Besa successfully advised LarraínVial, in the assignment of credits by Banco de Chile to two investment funds, as part of a reorganization agreement. The two fu […]
Morales & Besa advised Acciona Services in a purchase to LATAM Airlines
Morales y Besa successfully advised the Spanish company Acciona Services, in the purchase of its ground handling subsidiary Andes Airport Services from LATAM Airlines. Th […]
Legal Alert Labor | October 2017
In the attached document, prepared by the Labor and Employment team of M&B, we refer to a very important ruling dictated a few days ago by the Court of Appeals of San […]
Morales & Besa stands out in two international lawyers’ guides
During September, Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, two of the most prestigious international lawyers’ guides on the market, published their lists of outstanding […]
Morales y Besa successfully advised SMU SA, the supermarket chain related to the Saieh group.
Morales y Besa successfully advised SMU SA, the supermarket chain related to the Saieh group, in the process of placing bonds in the local market for UF 1,000,000 due on […]
Morales & Besa advised Bank of China in connection with establishing a local branch or agency in Chile
Morales & Besa represented and advised Bank of China Limited in connection with the process of establishing and licensing a local branch or agency in Chile. On 16 Aug […]