Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by Carey
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.
Chambers Review
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. ISA is a new client win.
Work Highlights
- Carey advised Hapag-Lloyd on a pre-merger filing before the FNE within the Chilean merger control regime, in connection to Hapag-Lloyd’s acquisition of SAAM Group’s port terminal and logistics business divisions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The solutions provided by Carey always contemplate a strategic vision for our business and a correct evaluation of legal risks, responding to our requests in a timely manner."
"Carey stands out for its thorough analysis and assertive, timely proposals. The team is committed, flexible and always aligned to our needs."
"The solutions provided by Carey always contemplate a strategic vision for our business and a correct evaluation of legal risks, responding to our requests in a timely manner."
"Carey stands out for its thorough analysis and assertive, timely proposals. The team is committed, flexible and always aligned to our needs."
Notable Practitioners
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's detailed knowledge of our business has allowed her to prevent and anticipate risks, and propose creative solutions in situations of high complexity."
"Lorena is an excellent lawyer whose hallmark is to advise with a commercial outlook. She is also very approachable and friendly. She is a role model and an inspiration for all female lawyers."
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 solid and updated knowledge on free competition matters. He also demonstrates excellent disposition, adaptability to our times, and a very pro-business vision that is invaluable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carey
Chile
Clients
Provided by Carey
Cencosud
DPDHL Group
ENAP
J.F. Hillebrand
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
Industries
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Delivery
Logistics
Oil & Gas
Retail