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Carey

Competition/Antitrust

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Carey has one of Chile’s most recognised antitrust and regulated markets practise, being constantly highlighted as a leading firm in the field. The group offers innovative solutions to the full range of competition and regulated market issues, focusing on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and litigation, and in merger control clearance.


Carey’s Antitrust and Regulated Markets team has participated in some of the most relevant litigation cases in Chile, including both contentious and non-contentious procedures before the Antitrust Court (TDLC) and the Supreme Court. In addition, it has a proven track record of having secured clearance of several complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures before the National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) under the merger control regime.


Carey also has an extensive experience advising companies on both antitrust and regulatory internal audits, aiming to identify potential compliance issues and regulatory risks. Likewise, the firm constantly helps its clients in the design of tailored antitrust compliance programs and codes of practise.

Clients (5)

  • DPDHL Group
  • J.F. Hillebrand
  • ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
  • ENAP
  • Cencosud

Industries (4)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Retail
  • Delivery
  • Logistics

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Competition/Antitrust - Chile

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Carey is a front-running full-service firm with a stellar reputation within the Chilean competition arena. It houses a market-leading team with a strong bench of lawyers who are frequently instructed by clients to advise on merger control proceedings, investigations ordered by the FNE and abuse of dominant position matters. Carey also earns market endorsement for its role on consultations before the Antitrust Court (TDLC), and represents clients from a range of sectors, including retail, telecommunications and energy.

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Work Highlights

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  • Carey advised Codelco in the merger control aspects of its partnership with SQM.

Strengths

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  • Carey has an absolutely consolidated team that has solid knowledge and is always at the forefront of new trends, rulings and jurisprudence. They know how to bring concepts to the industry.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

  • Carey's team is rigorous in their analysis. They are concerned with understanding the business and looking for alternatives so that the company's initiatives can be carried out.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lorena Pavic
    Lorena Pavic

    Lorena Pavic

    Admired partner and co-head of department Lorena Pavic benefits from a stellar market reputation for her remarkable prowess in the Chilean competition arena. She offers clients significant expertise in complex litigation, FNE investigations into alleged cartel activities and merger control mandates.

    • Lorena Pavic is one of the leading competition lawyers in Chile. She has a great understanding of the market, our business and our needs.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

    • Lorena Pavic is a reference and leader in competition law in Chile. Her analyses and strategies are effective and accurate.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
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  • María José Henríquez
    María José Henríquez

    María José Henríquez

    María José Henríquez represents clients in merger clearance processes and antitrust proceedings before the Chilean competition authorities.

    • María José Henríquez provides an excellent service. She is very easy to work with and demonstrates not only deep technical knowledge but also excellent leadership skills and responsibility.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
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  • José Pardo
    José Pardo

    José Pardo

    Partner José Pardo enjoys solid support from clients and peers alike for his in-depth expertise in Chile's antitrust legal system.

    • José Pardo is an excellent competition lawyer who easily helped us navigate the most complex matters.

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