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We are proud to share our member firms were recognized at the 19th edition of the Latin Lawyer Awards, held in São Paulo on 8 May. Latin Lawyer presented its Deals of the Year awards and special recognitions for leadership and career achievements in the Latin American legal market.

Representing our team were Cristián Barros (Barros & Errázuriz Abogados), Paula Samper (Gómez-Pinzón), Francisco Fuentes-Ostos and Horacio M. de Uriarte (Mijares – Firma Legal), and Bruno Amiel (Miranda & Amado).

Our firms received recognition across several key categories:

• Project finance: energy and natural resources

Multiple firms advise on US$1.5 billion financing for Centinela mine expansion in Chile – Counsel to Almar Water Servicios, Transelec, Aguas Esperanza: Barros & Errázuriz

• Private equity

Vinci and Compass create multibillion-dollar asset manager – Counsel to Compass: Barros & Errázuriz

• Mergers and acquisitions: public companies

Grupo Argos, Nutresa and Sura close share swap in Colombia – Counsel to Nugil and JGDB Holding: Gómez-Pinzón

• Probono Law Firm of the Year: Gómez-Pinzón
• Banking & finance

MIP gets financing for US$6 billion Iberdrola acquisition-Counsel to Citbanamex: Mijares

• Mergers and acquisitions: private companies

China Southern Power Grid buys Enel in Peru- Counsel to China Southern Power Grid International: Miranda & Amado

We thank our clients for their continued trust and collaboration, which makes achievements like these possible. At Affinitas, we remain committed to delivering high-impact legal solutions through regional teamwork and shared values.

Affinitas member firms were recognized in the 2024 edition of “Who Represents Latin America’s Biggest Banks”, published by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA). The ranking identifies the leading legal advisors to the region’s 100 largest financial institutions.

In total, our firms advise 35 banks, demonstrating their strength, regional expertise, and the continued trust of the Latin American financial sector.

Learn more: Who Represents Latin America’s Biggest Banks – Full List

 

We are pleased to announce that Diego Ovalle has been appointed partner in the Finance and Infrastructure practice at Barros & Errázuriz, our member firm in Chile.

This appointment reflects his outstanding professional career and reaffirms the firm’s commitment to staying closely aligned with the evolving needs of its clients, particularly in areas of growing relevance.

On this occasion, Cristián Barros, Managing Partner at the firm, stated: “It is a source of great pride for us to see Diego take on this new role as partner after years of dedication and an outstanding track record at Barros & Errázuriz. His commitment to our vision and values, along with his professionalism, excellence, and approachability, embody the hallmark of how we work alongside our clients every day.”

With this appointment, Barros & Errázuriz now comprises 34 partners and more than 115 lawyers, consolidating its position as one of the largest and most prominent law firms in Chile.