Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
Contact number
+56 22 485 2000About
Provided by CMS Carey & Allende
CMS Chile’s strong practice enjoys a regional reputation of excellence and an in-depth expertise, advising some of the leading Chilean companies on mergers & acquisitions, and cross-border transactions that involve clients from the finance, energy, infrastructure, real estate and construction industries, as well as the telecom and hotels sectors. Foreign companies looking to enter Chile and current players rethinking their share of the market trust the team to steer their transactions. Its seal is to incorporate elements that allow operations to be successful in time, understanding the challenges that its international clients face in the development of their business.
Key clients:Dreams S.A., The Blackstone Group L.P., KKR Investment Fund, Sonda S.A, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), Verano Energy,
Chambers Review
CMS Carey & Allende possesses an established team that represents clients in a variety of transactional mandates in Chile. Its lawyers provide expert advice to international and Chilean clients on acquisitions and divestments in the telecommunications, energy, and casino and gambling industries. CMS Carey & Allende is also well placed to assist companies with corporate reorganisations and the structuring of private investments. STARS Investment Managementand Wivet are new client wins for the firm.
Work Highlights
- CMS Carey & Allende assisted CyrusOne with the sale, together with Patria Investimentos, of 100% of the stake in ODATA Chile to Aligned Data Centers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS Carey & Allende boast a high level of proficiency and in-depth knowledge of our legal matters. They are committed to providing a personalised and high-quality service."
"CMS Carey & Allende boast a high level of proficiency and in-depth knowledge of our legal matters. They are committed to providing a personalised and high-quality service."
Notable Practitioners
Jorge Allende earns remarkable plaudits for handling complex M&A transactions in Chile. He co-heads the corporate department at the firm.
"Jorge Allende combines deep industry and legal knowledge with extensive experience in cross-border transactions."