About

Provided by CEPD Abogados

The Corporate M&A area is part of our core business and has a solid reputation for corporate work across several industries such as energy, logistics, utilities and financial services. Our team has been trusted to handle complex local and cross-border M&A transactions involving share and asset purchases, spin-offs, carve-outs, restructurings in general, acquisitions, representation of minority stakes, joint ventures, and partnership agreements and other corporate governance issues. The team has a deep understanding of regulatory matters in several industries such as real estate, energy, financial services, utilities, toll roads, E-Commerce and IT, as well as a keen financial and a pro-deal focus. 

We provide an integrated service, with our team working generally seamlessly together with specialists from the rest of our practices. The partners in charge of the Corporate M&A area Alejandro Edwards, Tomás Poblete, Arturo Poblete and Magdalena Eyzaguirre; all have vast experience in the practice, having previously worked in large law firms that are experienced in M&A, and have been involved in high-complexity cases.

In 2025, the key clients of our practice area were: Desarrollo Logístico del Sur, Inversiones GSI Capital, Frontal Trust S.A., Clear Channel Outdoor, BR Capital SpA, COMFRUT, Cooperativa Campos Australes, Albatross, Alma Water Servicios Latam, Llaquedona Grewn Hydrogen SpA, Patagon Land, Semillas SZ, Familia Errázuriz, BACS Abogados, and Stars REI,  among others.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Chile

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CEPD Abogados has a solid corporate department that is called upon by key clients from the energy and agriculture industries in Chile. The legal department is frequently sought out to provide counsel on complex matters including joint venture agreements and restructuring and reorganisation mandates. The law firm is also experienced in M&A transactions involving acquisitions, spin-offs and carve-outs.

Work Highlights

  • CEPD Abogados advised the shareholders of Octodots Analytics on their complete exit of the company and the negotiation of a share purchase agreement with Modular Mining Systems, an affiliate of Komatsu.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Edwards
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Alejandro Edwards
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Band 3

Skilled partner and co-head of department Alejandro Edwards showcases a wide-ranging offering in the corporate sphere, routinely advising clients on significant transactions in Chile, including corporate reorganisation and acquisitions.

Alejandro Edwards is a brilliant lawyer. He understands the needs of the client and provides timely advice.

Tomás Poblete
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Tomás Poblete
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Band 7

Tomás Poblete is noted for his advice on corporate matters in Chile. He often assists with corporate governance matters, corporate restructuring and M&A deals.

Tomás Poblete is a great lawyer with a strong understanding of the commercial aspects of transactions. He is very trustworthy, always available to us and solutions-oriented.

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Alejandro Edwards
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Alejandro Edwards
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Band 3
Tomás Poblete
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Tomás Poblete
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Band 7

Members

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Alejandro Edwards

Head of Department

Arturo Poblete

Head of Department

Magdalena Eyzaguirre

Tomas Poblete

Head of Department

Industries

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Agribusiness

E-Commerce

Financial Services

Logistics

Real Estate

Water and Utilities