Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Pre-eminent full-service law firm Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is a pace-setting name in the Chilean M&A space, and boasts a leading position in local and regional acquisitions. The legal department regularly advises on cross-border takeovers of listed companies, acquisitions of controlling and minority interests, and corporate restructuring programmes. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is also well placed to assist with the establishment of joint ventures, and the structuring of private equity transactions.

"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is very commercial and demonstrates strong focus on delivering successful transactions."

"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a team of top-level professionals who are highly skilled in different areas of the law. They provide immediate responses and a first-class service."

Market-leading practitioner and co-head of department Pablo Guerrero enjoys an established position in the M&A and corporate practice area. He is sought out by significant clients to handle complex cross-border and high-ticket M&A transactions. "Pablo Guerrero has in-depth M&A experience in several industries and is also very pragmatic in looking at solutions or alternatives in complex negotiations topics. His experience is also valuable to generate goodwill with our counterparts." "Pablo has a lot of knowledge and is very pro-deal; he focuses on the relevant things and is always on top of the matters."

Respected practitioner and co-head of department Bernardo Simian is based in Santiago and possesses in-depth expertise on M&A and the corporate aspects of both public and private companies. "Bernardo Simiandraws on extensive experience to provide legal advice that is creative and he is also is quick on his feet to offer solutions."

Managing partner Cristián Barros is a well-regarded practitioner who has extensive experience in M&A transactions and cross-border work. "Cristián Barros has long-standing experience in the corporate field."

Founding partner Fernando Barros is recognised by market observers for his outstanding experience handling corporate and tax-related mandates in Chile. "Fernando Barros is an extraordinary lawyer. He has always provided outstanding advice to complex matters."

Up-and-coming partner Lucas Marinovic earns noteworthy market compliments for playing a key role in corporate matters and M&A deals in Chile. "Lucas Marinovic provides very strong level of service, responsiveness and sophistication of work."