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Carey is a leading firm in mergers and acquisitions, advising multinationals, investment funds, foreign investors entering Chile, and local and regional companies expanding their operations. The firm supports clients throughout the negotiation process, including tax structuring, financing, governance matters, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and fostering strong commercial relationships. Carey has broad experience across the full spectrum of M&A, such as public takeovers, minority share acquisitions, cross‑border transactions, private equity, regulated‑industry deals, and acquisitions involving insolvency or reorganization. The firm also counsels public and private companies, shareholders, investors, managers, and boards on corporate governance, including compliance, shareholder agreements, governance policies, related‑party transactions, board structure and processes, succession, director onboarding, executive compensation, reporting, disclosure, and crisis management.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

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What the Team is Known For

Carey is a revered full-service powerhouse that possesses a highly skilled corporate department at the forefront of major transactions in Chile. The law firm enjoys a strong bench of renowned practitioners noted for advising leading multinational clients on cross-border M&A deals, including complex mergers, share purchase agreements and divestitures. The legal team benefits from its extensive experience advising private equity funds on the structuring of investments. Carey also acts as a strategic partner for major companies, assisting with commercial alliances, such as joint ventures and company incorporations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jaime Carey
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Jaime Carey
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Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Jaime Carey maintains a distinguished longstanding experience in various legal domains, including the Chilean corporate arena.

Jaime Carey is always willing to assist us with professionalism and a great disposition.

Pablo Iacobelli
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Pablo Iacobelli
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Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner and managing partner Pablo Iacobelli counsels prominent clients in connection with M&A transactions such as acquisitions as well as related regulatory work. He co-heads the firm's corporate department.

Pablo Iacobelli is our strategic advisor, bringing a holistic vision that is both useful and valuable to us. He offers a calm and measured perspective that our business relies on.

Cristián Eyzaguirre
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Cristián Eyzaguirre
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Standout partner Cristián Eyzaguirre co-heads the firm's M&A group and garners solid recognition for his prowess in the corporate market in Chile. He routinely handles M&A for both national and international clients.

Cristián Eyzaguirre stands out for being business-oriented and creative, always proposing solutions. He also has excellent communication skills.

Cristián Eyzaguirre is a prominent Chilean lawyer, expert in handling large, intricate M&A transactions. He is a top-tier lawyer.

Francisco Ugarte
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Francisco Ugarte
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Co-head of department Francisco Ugarte is an esteemed practitioner in the corporate sphere in Chile. He routinely represents clients from the financial services and manufacturing sectors in M&A transactions.

Francisco Ugarte is phenomenal - he tackles complexities with the confidence of a seasoned practitioner and always offers practical solutions. He brings a mix of experience and strategic insight.

Salvador Valdés
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Salvador Valdés
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Highly respected co-head of department Salvador Valdés is a highly trusted adviser for international and local investors operating in Chile. He has experience advising on transactions across a range of sectors, including mining, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Salvador Valdés is a great lawyer - very knowledgeable and pragmatic.

Jorge Ugarte
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Jorge Ugarte
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Band 4

Co-head of department Jorge Ugarte enjoys a robust practice within the corporate and M&A market in Chile. He is experienced in M&A and often advises on transactions in the infrastructure and hospitality sectors, among others.

Jorge Ugarte is a great lawyer with extensive experience, offering highly detail-oriented advice.

Alejandra Daroch
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Alejandra Daroch
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Alejandra Daroch continues to garner recognition from peers and clients alike for her capabilities in corporate transactions. She often advises clients on acquisitions across a range of sectors, including energy and real estate.

Alejandra Daroch is assertive in executing and proposing solutions. She is fully available and demonstrates excellent leadership skills.

Cristián Figueroa
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Cristián Figueroa
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Band 7

Co-head of department Cristian Figueroa comes recommended by clients for his adept handling of corporate matters, including corporate restructuring and M&A in Chile.

Cristian Figueroa is very efficient and always available to assist us. He is truly hands-on and a pleasure to work with.

Patricia Silberman
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Patricia Silberman
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Band 7

Patricia Silberman is praised by market commentators for her activity in corporate matters, joint ventures and M&A in Chile.

Patricia Silberman is a highly skilled lawyer with excellent leadership and negotiation abilities.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Jaime Carey
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Jaime Carey
S
Senior Statespeople
Pablo Iacobelli
E
Pablo Iacobelli
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Eminent Practitioners
Cristián Eyzaguirre
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Cristián Eyzaguirre
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Band 1
Francisco Ugarte
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Francisco Ugarte
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Band 2
Salvador Valdés
2
Salvador Valdés
2
Band 2
Jorge Ugarte
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Jorge Ugarte
4
Band 4
Alejandra Daroch
5
Alejandra Daroch
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Band 5
Cristián Figueroa
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Cristián Figueroa
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Band 7
Patricia Silberman
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Patricia Silberman
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Band 7