Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile
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Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
The Competition and Antitrust Area includes all aspects of the current antitrust regulations.
In this sense, the advice of Barros & Errázuriz includes the litigation in contentious and non-contentious proceedings and in compensation proceedings for damages derived from violations to DL No. 211, before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC, Spanish acronym for Tribunal de Defensa de Libre Competencia), Supreme Court and other relevant courts, respectively. It also covers the advisory and defense in investigations and consultations before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE, Spanish acronym for Fiscalía Nacional Económica) regarding cartels, unilateral conduct and procedures under the new system of mandatory notification of concentration operations. Finally, Barros & Errázuriz assists its clients in the analysis of the commercial policies carried out in their competitive development in the respective markets in which they participate, as well as in the elaboration of compliance programs, supporting strategies to prevent violations of the Law.
The Competition and Antitrust team has stood out for its advice and representation in a wide range of industries, particularly telecommunications, media, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, energy and retail, which has resulted in the presence of the firm in the most emblematic cases of Antitrust in Chile in recent years.
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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados benefits from an esteemed competition practice in the Chilean market. The team offers extensive expertise advising on merger control procedures, FNE market investigations and compliance programmes, as well as on contentious procedures before the TDLC. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' clients frequently come from the telecommunications, food and beverage, financial services and infrastructure industries.
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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados advised ESMAX on a non-contentious proceeding before the TDLC concerning alleged anticompetitive effects arising from the operation of jointly owned fuel storage facilities.
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Barros & Errázuriz has a wealth of theoretical knowledge and strong practical experience in the competition field that allows them to take a sound preventative approach and anticipate potential risks.
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Acclaimed partner and co-head of department Francisco Bórquez Electorat continues demonstrating a flourishing competition practice in Chile, with strong endorsement from clients and peers alike for his expertise in the area.
Francisco Bórquez Electorat is highly detail-oriented and brings extensive experience, as well as a creative, outside-the-box approach when providing us with solutions.
Francisco Bórquez Electorat is excellent. He demonstrates outstanding attention to detail, is strategic, handles counterparties effectively and understands our objectives.
Luis Eduardo Toro has extensive knowledge of our industry and a strong grasp of competition and antitrust issues.
Associate-to-watch Catalina Villalobos continues to receive notable market endorsement for her activity and relevance in Chile's competition and antitrust sphere.
We have full trust in Catalina Villalobos. She is a very good professional who demonstrates an excellent balance of advisory skills, knowledge and commercial vision.
Competition/Antitrust
Competition/Antitrust
Competition/Antitrust
Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Catalina Villalobos
Catalina Villalobos
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