About

Provided by CEPD Abogados

Our team advises on complex local and cross-border transactions, including share and asset deals, spin-offs, carve-outs, restructurings, joint ventures, and partnership agreements. We stand out for combining deep regulatory expertise across key industries —such as real estate, energy, water, public works, utilities, and mining— with a sharp financial and business perspective, ensuring solutions that are both legally sound and strategically effective.

We act for local and international companies, investment funds, and asset managers. Recent highlights include advising the majority shareholders of Empresas Subsole S.A. on the sale of a 92.5% stake to Renewable Resources Group, Merama Inc. on multiple acquisitions in Chile, and Almar Water Solutions on the acquisition of 50% of Aguas y Riles S.A., 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.

Ranked Lawyers at
CEPD Abogados

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Chile

Corporate/M&A

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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Members

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Alejandro Edwards

Head of Department

Arturo Poblete

Head of Department

Tomas Poblete

Head of Department

Industries

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Agribusiness

E-Commerce

Financial Services

Logistics

Real Estate

Water and Utilities