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Cuatrecasas

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile

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Cuatrecasas Chile´s Corporate and M&A practice is recognized for advising on the largest and most complex transactions in the market, with particular strength in cross-border matters across the region. Clients consistently value our highly experienced team, which combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, commercially-driven approach. A distinguishing feature of our practice is the hands-on involvement of senior partners throughout every stage of the deal, ensuring strategic guidance and seamless execution from start to finish.

The team advises 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.

Industry sector expertise:

Over the past year, our team has advised clients across various industries, including the following:

  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Infrastructure and real estate
  • Technologies and telecommunications
  • Foods, beverages and agroindustry
  • Banking
  • Forestry
  • Automotive

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 advised CVC DIF on the acquisition of the Gabriela Project from Grenergy Renovables.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas' corporate team demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the client, excellent subject matter expertise and strong negotiation skills. The team is very attentive and responsive and is always available to address concerns.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 is an excellent M&A lawyer in Chile. He has extraordinary negotiation skills and a strong ability to resolve complex issues.

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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 and acquisitions, as well as other general corporate work.

    • Roberto Guerrero is an experienced lawyer who brings significant market knowledge and expertise, making him highly valuable to clients.

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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 offers excellent legal and business knowledge. She also has extensive experience in M&A transactions, which is evident throughout the negotiation process.

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  • Josefina Yávar
    Josefina Yávar

    Josefina Yávar

    Active 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.

    • Josefina Yávar is a highly experienced and very reliable lawyer.

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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.

    • Macarena Ravinet stands out for her legal expertise and problem-solving skills. Equally important, she is highly empathetic and has an excellent rapport with counterparties, which facilitates negotiations.

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  • Jose Manuel Llamazales
    Jose Manuel Llamazales

    Jose Manuel Llamazales

    Associate-to-watch Jose Manuel Llamazales continues to demonstrate a strong level of activity in the Chilean corporate space, earning praise from clients.

    • Jose Manuel Llamazales is a solid and experienced lawyer who has very good interpersonal skills.

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