Claro & Cía, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

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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

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Claro & Cía represented SQM in a partnership agreement with Codelco, implemented through a joint venture, to develop lithium production in the Salar de Atacama.

Strengths

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Claro & Cía is the best Chilean law firm. Their thorough team is focused on attention to detail, speed and offers great support in negotiations. We feel protected working with them.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Claro & Cía has an experienced team that combines legal insights with a pragmatic commercial perspective. They are agile in finding creative, outside-the-box solutions to complex problems.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Claro & Cía is the best Chilean law firm. Their thorough team is focused on attention to detail, speed and offers great support in negotiations. We feel protected working with them.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Claro & Cía has an experienced team that combines legal insights with a pragmatic commercial perspective. They are agile in finding creative, outside-the-box solutions to complex problems.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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José María Eyzaguirre Baeza

Star Individuals

Star Individual and head of department José María Eyzaguirre Baeza is a leading figure 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 Baeza is a star—always dedicated to his clients.

José María Eyzaguirre Baeza has the best legal mind in Chile. His ability to analyse situations and propose solutions is incredible; he is truly exceptional.

José María Eyzaguirre Baeza is our first call for complex matters. He is an incredibly hardworking and dedicated partner who knows how to manage the international aspects of a deal.

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Felipe Larraín

Band 1

Distinguished practitioner Felipe Larraín boasts 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 excellent professional who demonstrates great vision and leadership.

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Rodrigo Ochagavía

Band 1

Standout partner Rodrigo Ochagavía has a leading position in the Chilean market for his track record in complex corporate matters. He is often sought out to advise on sophisticated transactions on behalf of Chilean and international companies in the energy sector.

Rodrigo Ochagavía is a top-tier lawyer. His holistic knowledge of different corporate matters allows clients to advance in decision-making.

Rodrigo Ochagavía stands out as the best adviser for handling complex negotiations. He consistently resolves challenging issues in record time.

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Matías de Marchena

Band 4

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.

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Juan León

Band 6

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 transactions.

Juan León offers highly attentive service to his clients, taking the time to explain each step clearly. He demonstrates extensive experience, knowledge and pragmatism.

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José María Eyzaguirre Fernández

Band 7

José María Eyzaguirre Fernández continues to obtain remarkable praise from clients for his support on corporate transactions and M&A in Chile, including cross-border deals.

José María Eyzaguirre Fernández is an incredibly hardworking and dedicated lawyer who understands how to manage the national and international aspects of a deal.

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