Garrigues, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues is a noted international firm that offers extensive experience advising notable clients from the energy, infrastructure, retail and fintech sectors on cross-border M&A transactions, asset divestments, and corporate reorganisations in Chile. The legal department offers additional expertise in assisting clients with joint venture agreements and company incorporations. The team is also called upon by clients to assist with the structuring of investment transactions.

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Work Highlights

Garrigues advised Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Habitat on the USD36 million purchase of non-controlling interest in a subsidiary of Parque Arauco, and the signing of a shareholders' agreement.

Strengths

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Garrigues has a solid team that provides strong accompaniment, deep knowledge and the skills to negotiate and protect their clients' interests.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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Garrigues has a solid team that provides strong accompaniment, deep knowledge and the skills to negotiate and protect their clients' interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Felipe Merino

Band 3

Respected partner Luis Felipe Merino routinely advises clients on M&A deals, most notably in the Chilean oil and gas and energy sectors. He heads the corporate department at the firm.

Luis Felipe Merino stands out for his commercial vision and ability to reach agreements.

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Rodrigo Fernández

Band 5

Partner Rodrigo Fernández often advises clients on acquisitions and share purchase agreements in Chile and has notable experience in the energy sector.

It is a pleasure to work with Rodrigo Fernández. He is observant and pro-business, looking for solutions to the complex issues that arise during complicated negotiations.

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