Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by Claro & Cía
Claro & Cia takes pride in representing clients in all civil and commercial fields and constantly strives to maintain the most stringent standards of professional achievement.
The firm advises on all aspects of M&A, from due diligence, structuring and negotiation to the drafting and completion of the most complex acquisition agreements, including share and asset deals, cross-border mergers, takeovers and exchange offers of dual listed companies. M&A work represents a substantial part of the Claro’s practice.
Claro & Cia. is a market leader in M&A work involving publicly listed clients or target companies and is often sought after by clients because of its expertise in tender offers, securities laws and corporate governance issues inherent to such transactions. As such, the firm has participated in most of the landmark transactions in the Chilean market over the past 20 years.
The firm also advises on all corporate matters, including the negotiation of domestic and international agreements for the purchase and sale of goods, distribution strategies, imports and exports, and supply and EPC contracts, among others.
Chambers Review
Claro & Cía is a market-leading full-service firm that offers highly sophisticated expertise in corporate and M&A matters in Chile. The legal department routinely represents notable names from the aviation, energy, automotive, and food and beverage industries in high-profile corporate transactions, including takeovers, cross-border mergers, and exchange offers. The legal team is also well placed to advise clients on corporate governance issues and corporate restructuring. Claro & Cía's expertise further extends to the negotiation of commercial agreements and distribution strategies.
Strengths
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"Claro & Cía's team are very commercially aware and add value beyond the legal standpoint. They are highly responsive and tackle all the issues that appear during the transactions, and they are completely committed and available."
"Claro & Cía's team is great; they are very responsive, and you can always count on them to provide high-quality advice in a swift manner. They always involve the right specialist according to the needs that arise."
"Claro & Cía's team are very commercially aware and add value beyond the legal standpoint. They are highly responsive and tackle all the issues that appear during the transactions, and they are completely committed and available."
"Claro & Cía's team is great; they are very responsive, and you can always count on them to provide high-quality advice in a swift manner. They always involve the right specialist according to the needs that arise."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual and head of department José María Eyzaguirre is a leading light in the Chilean corporate arena, and stands out for his adept handling of highly complex domestic and cross-border mandates across a range of sectors, including landmark cases in aviation.
"José María Eyzaguirre is always available to advise on the most complex of topics, and provides extraordinary insights in his recommendations and counselling, both in terms of commercial and legal issues."
"José María Eyzaguirre is amazing, and I completely trust him. I do not make any decision without his approval. He provides very thorough advice."
Distinguished practitioner Felipe Larraín operates a market-leading practice in the corporate and M&A area in Chile. He is lauded by clients and peers alike for his expertise handling transactions in the food and telecommunication industry.
"Felipe Larraín is an important name in the market. He is very devoted to the M&A arena, and is a great lawyer whom I come across very often. I hold him in high esteem."
"Felipe Larraín is a man who has a lot of experience, and who gives me the confidence and peace of mind that we are doing things in the right way. What I am impressed by the most is that he is highly business-oriented."
Stellar partner Rodrigo Ochagavía enjoys a leading position in the Chilean market for his track record in complex corporate matters. He is often sought out to advice on sophisticated transactions on behalf of Chilean and international companies in the energy sector.
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is one of the best lawyers in Chile. He knows how to solve problems quickly, and has a good head for business. He makes M&A deals flow smoothly."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is always willing to listen to us, and he is very hands-on and creative when looking for solutions to complex problems. I value his availability and his years and experience."
Partner Matías de Marchena is a noteworthy practitioner in the corporate sphere in Chile. He often assists companies with cross-border M&A transactions and corporate mandates.
"Matías de Marchena is very business-oriented. He has great people skills and handles issues very well, keeping things under control."
Partner Ariel Mihovilovic is commendably active handling transactions involving the gas and energy sectors in Chile. He is held in high esteem by market commentators for his prowess in M&A and corporate matters
"Ariel Mihovilovic is a very intelligent and skilful lawyer."
Partner Juan León is well regarded by clients and peers alike for his solid advisory on corporate matters in Chile. He handles corporate restructuring and M&A.
"Juan León is very meticulous as well as detail-oriented."
Up-and-coming partner Jose Maria Eyzaguirre joins the rankings this year following remarkable praise for his support to clients on corporate transactions and M&A in Chile, including cross-border deals.
"Jose Maria Eyzaguirre is a very good, professional, and organised lawyer."
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Claro & Cía
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