Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile
Ranked Individuals
Provided by ACU Abogados
ACU Abogados has a strong corporate and M&A practice and is positioned as one of the best new legal firms in the Chilean Legal Market. Our firm is particularly experienced advising multinational companies and foreign investors in Chile, as well as local clients. ACU Abogado's corporate practice focusses in dealing efficiently and diligently with complex transactions, and also in day to day corporate affairs, all in various industries, such as energy, forestry, retail, wine industry, food industry and investments companies.
Coporate / M&A practice area is known for precise advice in risk management, innovative corporate and financial structuring, both combined with tax advice. ACU Abogados offers expert, forward-thinking legal counsel to their clients. Their knowledge of different industry sectors allows them to provide tailor-made solutions to fit specific needs. In general, the firm is known for relationship-building at an early stage and continuing that process through the whole life cycle of a company, considering and understanding the financial constraints of companies and investment expectations of larger companies.
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ACU Abogados benefits from a well-regarded team of transactional and corporate lawyers in Chile. The practice group regularly handles M&A transactions and general corporate mandates for notable mid-market clients. The team is often sought out to represent corporates, private equity firms and asset managers in their transactions and investments across a range of sectors, including energy and real estate.
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ACU Abogados advised Séché Group on its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Hidronor.
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ACU Abogados have excellent communication skills, a pro-business approach to successfully completing transactions and strong technical knowledge of M&A transactions. They develop creative solutions to complex issues and provide highly personalised service and prompt responses.
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Co-head of department Pablo Undurraga is commendably active in Chile's corporate and M&A sphere. He is often seen advising market players on general corporate matters and acquisitions.
Pablo Undurraga is a great lawyer, capable of tackling complex issues and providing timely and effective solutions.
Up-and-coming practitioner Santiago Achurra continues to garner significant praise from clients for his corporate and M&A practice in Chile.
Santiago Achurra demonstrates a high capacity for handling complex matters, with sound judgement and a practical approach. He contributes a clear and business-oriented commercial vision, which facilitates decision-making.
Associate-to-watch Martin Soza continues to garner praise for his activity in the Chilean corporate sphere and involvement in M&A transactions, particularly in the energy sector.
Martin Soza is exceptionally diligent. He is meticulous in his approach and ensures that no detail is overlooked.
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
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Santiago Achurra
Head of Department
Arturo Costabal
Francisca Urrutia
Martin Soza
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