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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 represented an executive of Marina del Sol in an FNE cartel investigation and TDLC proceedings regarding alleged bid coordination among casino operators.

Strengths

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  • Carey is our first choice when we need competition law advice in Chile. The team is technically excellent, highly practical, always available and provides quick advice, while also being a pleasure to work with.

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  • Carey demonstrates outstanding professionalism, expertise and commercial awareness. The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented and has the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance.

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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 has extensive experience in Chilean competition law and is well versed in strategic, highly complex matters. She combines a practical, business-oriented approach with a wealth of technical knowledge.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

    • Lorena Pavic stands out for her extensive knowledge of competition and antitrust matters. She offers constant support, strategic vision and a strong understanding of our business.

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  • José Pardo
    José Pardo

    José Pardo

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

    • José Pardo has a great level of technical expertise and analytical sophistication. He is readily available, understands our business and provides clear, decisive guidance.

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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 is an excellent lawyer with exceptional legal knowledge and a great ability to combine it with practical advice. She also demonstrates extraordinary empathy with clients and a great understanding of their needs.

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