Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
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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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Barros & Errázuriz Abogados advised Derco on antitrust issues related to the company's acquisition by Inchape.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has demonstrated a deep understanding of both our business and the legal landscape in Chile, and provided us with practical and invaluable solutions-focused advice."
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has demonstrated a deep understanding of both our business and the legal landscape in Chile, and provided us with practical and invaluable solutions-focused advice."
Notable Practitioners
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 consistently responsive, attentive and proactive. He is able to navigate complex legal scenarios with ease and provides nuanced and effective legal solutions."
Luis Eduardo Toro co-heads the law firm's antitrust department in Chile. He is adept at representing clients in contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the TDLC.
"Luis Eduardo's knowledge and contributions have been fundamental to the company. He provides advice from a practical point of view and is very loyal to his clients."
Associate-to-watch Catalina Villalobos enters the rankings following a year of notable market endorsement for her activity and relevance in Chile's competition and antitrust sphere.
"Catalina Villalobos has very solid knowledge in the area, is very responsible and transmits a sense of calm and confidence to us."
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