Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
About
Provided by Estudio Lizana
Estudio Lizana's has comprehensive expertise in competition law matters, including merger control, investigations by the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE) on cartels, abuses of dominance, and unfair competition, as well as litigation before the Chilean Competition Court (TDLC) and the Supreme Court. Recent relevant work includes advising both Brink’s Chile and Indura (Air Products) in their defenses in ongoing cartel litigations (historical cases due to the high fines requested); Mastercard in a TDLC proceeding regarding the issuance of regulations for the payment cards industry, and ongoing litigation against several payment facilitators; Minerva Foods in obtaining merger control clearance for an acquisition of assets from Marfrig; a large technological company in an ongoing antitrust investigation, and an international entertainment company in a merger control proceeding.
Chambers Review
Estudio Lizana is a flourishing boutique law firm based in Santiago that offers expert advice on competition matters in Chile. The team has notable experience advising clients on competition mandates in Chile, covering both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The lawyers are often sought out by prominent clients to represent them in matters before the TDLC. The group has additional expertise advising on antitrust investigations.
Work Highlights
- Estudio Lizana advised Kantar Ibope on a non-contentious consultation proceeding before the TDLC. The consultation aimed to resolve whether the horizontal agreement could infringe the competition law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Estudio Lizana's team has extensive experience, delivering comprehensive analysis and high level knowledge. They also respond to all our requirements in an expeditious and timely manner."
"Estudio Lizana's team has extensive experience, delivering comprehensive analysis and high level knowledge. They also respond to all our requirements in an expeditious and timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Claudio Lizana represents clients in contentious and non-contentious matters before the TDLC and the Chilean Supreme Court. He is also active assisting private companies with FNE market investigations.
"Claudio Lizana has in-depth knowledge of Chilean and international antitrust law. He is a reliable source of shrewd advice, especially in matters involving international companies."
Up-and-coming partner Daniela León continues receiving market praise for her role in key competition matters in Chile.
"Daniela León actively contributes to designing and executing various legal strategies. Her strategic vision is impressive, and the quality of her work is unparalleled."