Department profile
Garrigues

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Garrigues

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 3

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, corporate reorganisations and the structuring of investment transactions in Chile. The legal department also assists with joint venture agreements and company incorporations, while bringing additional experience in corporate governance matters and day-to-day corporate work, enabling it to advise on both transactional and non-transactional corporate mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues represented the shareholders of Rindegastos in the sale of an initial 60% shareholding to Visma, advising on due diligence, transaction structuring and related documentation.

Strengths

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  • Garrigues's practice combines outstanding technical expertise with a client-centric approach that prioritises practical and effective solutions. The team is highly approachable and flexible and consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to service quality.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jorge Vigil
    Band 2Jorge Vigil

    Jorge Vigil

    Co-head of department Jorge Vigil is an experienced practitioner in M&A matters in Chile. He often assists key clients with acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate work.

    • Jorge Vigil is a lawyer with extensive knowledge and solid experience in the Chilean corporate and M&A market.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Jaime De Larraechea
    Band 3Jaime De Larraechea

    Jaime De Larraechea

    Respected partner Jaime De Larraechea is noted by clients for his corporate expertise in Chile and frequently assists on M&A transactions.

    • Jaime De Larraechea stands out for his deep understanding of the business and his proactive approach to negotiations. His strong commercial perspective enables him to add meaningful value to the decision-making process.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Rodrigo Fernández
    Band 4Rodrigo Fernández

    Rodrigo Fernández

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

    • Rodrigo Fernández consistently demonstrates a high level of commitment and expertise, providing us with security, peace of mind and confidence.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Luis Felipe Merino
    Band 5Luis Felipe Merino

    Luis Felipe Merino

    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 the speed with which he responds to requirements and delivers results. He maintains a very fluid client relationship and is exceptionally easy to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

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