Able to handle the development of deals quickly and efficiently’, Morales & Besa is sought out by domestic and international banks and financial institutions, as well as major project developers, sponsors and companies, for high-end banking and finance transactions. On the project finance side, the nine-strong team has notable energy and infrastructure sector expertise. It also fields specialists in debt restructuring transactions, acquisition finance, syndicated loans, structured products, corporate loans, derivatives and structured finance. The practice additionally has extensive expertise in regulatory financial matters, including Chile’s Fintech regulations.
Banking and Finance
Morales & Besa has a highly recognized banking and finance team with extensive experience. We have participated in numerous highly complex financings in both local and international markets, including foreign exchange transactions, syndicated financings, club deals, and the refinancing of existing debt.
We represent both creditors—such as banks and other financial institutions—and debtors in all types of transactions, including secured and unsecured financings, structured financings, acquisition financings, securitizations, restructurings, and recapitalizations.
We have also actively participated in a wide range of project finance transactions, primarily in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including some of the most emblematic projects of recent years.
We have extensive experience in the financing of power generation projects, transmission lines, highways, airports, hospitals, dams, and ports, among others, advising lenders, sponsors, shareholders, operators, advisors, suppliers, purchasers, and arrangers.
Contact team
José Miguel Carvajal D.
Myriam Barahona A.
Awards and
recognitions
Banda 1
Chambers & Partners / 2023
Morales & Besa fields a powerhouse banking and finance practice and occupies a market-leading position in the Chilean arena. The team possesses a wealth of experience in the field, and advises international lenders on cross-border corporate finance mandates. The law firm’s expertise extends to debt restructuring, as well as project finance deals involving syndicated loans and structured products. Morales & Besa also offers significant expertise in regulatory banking matters. The team is regularly retained by both Chilean and international banks, as well as major project developers and sponsors.
Banda 1
The Legal 500 / 2026
