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Cuatrecasas

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

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After 4 years in the market, our team has one of the most active M&A teams in Chile. 

We advise on all kinds of transactions: M&A, asset and business transfers, joint ventures, distressed M&A, commercial agreements, licensing, corporate restructuring including due diligence procedures, and drafting and negotiating contracts. We also specialize in private equity and venture capital investment.

Over the last few months, we have increased our client portfolio in our Santiago de Chile office. We have been involved in different sectors such as; energy, investments, automotive, banking, forestry and mining.

Clients (9)

  • Energy Impact Partners
  • Sungrow Power Chile
  • Accel KKR
  • CMB Prime Administradora General de Fondos S.A
  • Autorentas del Pacífico
  • Softbank Latin America Fund
  • Banco Itaú Chile
  • Empresas CMPC
  • Stracon

Industries (6)

  • Energy
  • Investments
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Forestry
  • Mining

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is a highly renowned international law firm that possesses a noted corporate practice in Chile. The experienced team of legal practitioners offers expertise in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, distressed M&A, corporate restructurings and joint ventures. The law firm also advises on capital increase matters and financing through convertible bonds. The law firm services a roster of significant international clients operating in the energy, financial services, technology, construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas assisted Mérieux NutriSciences with its acquisition of Bureau Veritas' food testing business line.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas has a team of high-level professionals with complex transactional expertise. They show great availability and are characterised by their responsiveness and customer-centric approach.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Roberto Guerrero V
    Roberto Guerrero V

    Roberto Guerrero V

    Experienced partner Roberto Guerrero comes highly recommended for his impressive ability to command M&A and corporate mandates in Chile. He is routinely found advising on cross-border matters regarding corporate restructuring, acquisitions, as well as other general corporate work.

    • Roberto Guerrero is highly knowledgeable. He offers excellent advice, understands the client's problems and is both practical and commercially aware.

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  • Michel Diban
    Michel Diban

    Michel Diban

    Esteemed partner Michel Diban brings solid expertise in mergers and acquisitions in Chile. He has notable experience advising clients in the energy industry.

    • Michel Diban's strengths are his business acumen and practicality when negotiating with counterparties. He consistently inspires confidence through his approach.

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  • Carolina Menichetti
    Carolina Menichetti

    Carolina Menichetti

    Carolina Menichetti is remarkably experienced in handling M&A and corporate matters in Chile, predominantly those arising from the real estate sector. She provides clients with expert advice on corporate restructuring and corporate governance matters.

    • Carolina Menichetti is highly knowledgeable and has a strong ability to identify potential contingencies and propose suitable solutions.

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  • Josefina Yávar
    Josefina Yávar

    Josefina Yávar

    Partner Josefina Yávar routinely advises clients on cross-border matters regarding acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. She also has a notable practice in venture capital mandates.

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  • Macarena Ravinet
    Macarena Ravinet

    Macarena Ravinet

    Partner Macarena Ravinet is well regarded for her activity on noteworthy corporate transactions in Chile, advising on a range of matters from M&A to corporate governance work.

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  • Jose Manuel Llamazales
    Jose Manuel Llamazales

    Jose Manuel Llamazales

    Associate-to-watch Jose Manuel Llamazales joins the ranking table after demonstratating a strong level of activity in the Chilean corporate space and earning praise from clients.

    • It’s a pleasure to work with Jose Manuel Llamazales. He’s driven and his timing and delivery are excellent.

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