Partner in the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets team. Her professional practice focuses in different types of financing, infrastructure and capital market transactions and insurance matters. She has represented lenders and borrowers in the financing of mining projects, hydroelectric, GNL, wind and solar energy projects and desalination plants. She also has substantial experience in advising lenders in syndicated financing and underwriters and issuers in 144A/Reg S bond and shares issuances made by Chilean companies abroad.
Key partner and co-head of department Marcela Silva comes highly recommended by clients, who attest: "She is highly knowledgeable, practical and pro-deal." She garners particular recommendations for her capabilities in the project and corporate finance spheres. Chambers and Partners, Latin America 2022.
Banking & Finance
Marcela Silva is praised by sources for the extent of her experience in the field. One client particularly highlights her knowledge, pragmatism and pro-business character. She represents lenders and borrowers in the financing of mining, infrastructure and energy projects.Chambers and Partners, Latin America 2022.
Projects and Infrastructure
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The Bank Of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., The Korea Development Bank, Caixabank, S.A., Kfw Ipex-Bank Gmbh, Inter-American Investment Corporation, IIC, como agente actuando en representación de Inter-American Development Bank, (todos los anteriores como acreedores), Banco Santander-Chile, como Onshore Collateral Agent y MUFG Union Bank, N.A como Offshore Collateral AgentChile2017
Local counsel to the lenders in the financing for the construction and operation of wind farms Sarco, Aurora and Cuel, of an approx., 330 MW.
Parque Eólico Cabo Leones IChile2016
Local counsel to the sponsors in the financing for the construction and operation of wind farm Parque Eolico Cabo Leones I of approx. 115.5 MW, located in Freirina, Chile
Banca IMI S.p.A. - London Branch, Banco Santander, S.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, CaixaBank, S.A., Société Générale, Banco BICE, Banco de Crédito e Inversiones y Banco Santander - ChileChile2016
Local counsel to the lenders in the financing for the construction and operation of a new terminal in the Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez airport and the extension of the current terminal
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Banco del Estado de Chile, New York Branch, Corpbanca New York Branch, ING Capital LLC, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Natixis, Export Development Canada, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbhChile2013
Local counsel to the lenders in the financing of the Antucoya mining project Antucoya, owned by Antofagasta Minerals
