Department profile
Guerrero Olivos

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Guerrero Olivos

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About

Provided by Guerrero Olivos

Their Corporate and M&A team offers clients a complete range of corporate legal services, including the structuring of their business, corporate incorporation, organization, management, investor relations, financial transactions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.

They represent domestic and foreign companies of various industries and sizes in their day-to-day corporate needs and in sophisticated M&A deals, participating in some of the most relevant M&A transactions in the Chilean market.

Their team is efficient and expert in due diligence and corporate restructuring processes, with extensive experience in the acquisition, sale, merger, and joint ventures of local and foreign companies, including cross-border transactions and M&A of companies in highly regulated industries.

Additionally, they have a strong private equity team that advises individuals as well as local and foreign corporations on their investments in Chile, creating tailored and innovative investment structures and vehicles.

The scope of their services

 

·       M&A

·       Private Equity

·       Joint Ventures

·       Corporate Governance

·       Permanent Corporate Advice

·       Commercial Advice

·       Due Diligence

·       Regulatory Compliance

Industries (7)

  • TMT
  • Food & Drinks
  • Investment Funds
  • Infrastructure
  • Industrial
  • Real Estate
  • Energy

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Chile


What the Team is Known For

Guerrero Olivos possesses an experienced corporate department that frequently advises energy, telecommunications and retail clients on the sale and purchase of majority and minority equity stakes. The legal team is also retained by a sizeable client base to provide counsel on corporate restructuring and joint venture agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Guerrero Olivos advised Major Drilling on a USD85 million acquisition of Explomin Perforaciones.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Guerrero Olivos' corporate team is known for their sharp legal insight and commercial acumen. They combine technical expertise with a pragmatic, client-first mindset, making them a reliable partner.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Guerrero Olivos' team has extensive knowledge of the market and is a department with a very commercial approach. They respond in a timely manner and are available when needed.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 7César Gálvez
    Band 7César Gálvez

    César Gálvez

    Noted partner César Gálvez comes highly recommended for his adept handling of M&A transactions in Chile.

    • César Gálvez is a strategic partner for our company. He brings great business acumen and extensive experience.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 7Pedro Lyon
    Band 7Pedro Lyon

    Pedro Lyon

    Pedro Lyon enters the rankings this year after receiving praise from the market for his corporate practice in Chile. He advises clients on share and asset acquisitions, as well as corporate restructurings.

    • Pedro Lyon is a highly strategic lawyer with strong negotiation skills.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingDiego Rodríguez
    Up and ComingDiego Rodríguez

    Diego Rodríguez

    Diego Rodríguez focuses his practice on corporate and M&A mandates in Chile, including cross-border acquisitions for clients from the agribusiness and telecommunication sectors.

    • Diego Rodríguez is an excellent professional who responds quickly and stays closely aligned with the business aspects of the matter.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Guerrero Olivos (3)

Chile

Members

Provided by Guerrero Olivos

  • Juan Enrique Allard

    Head of Department

  • Miguel Coddou

  • Benjamín Novoa

  • Pedro Pellegrini

  • Juan José García

  • Sebastián Marambio

  • Francisca Martínez

  • Alejandra Leiton

  • Santiago Barros

  • Sophie Beaujanot

  • Josefa Campero

  • Ignacio Chomalí

  • Loreto Cruz

  • Sebastián Devlahovich

  • Katharina Díaz

  • Diego Fernández

  • Domingo Larraín

  • Eduardo Larraín

  • Juan Pablo Ossa

  • José Miguel Paiva

  • Juan Ignacio Peribonio

  • Josefina Sánchez

  • Catalina Soruco

  • Roberto Spencer

  • José Tomás Saéz

  • Paulina Ferreras

  • Alexandra Höpfner

  • Kennya Mena

  • César Gálvez

    Head of Department

    View profile of César Gálvez
  • Pedro Lyon

    Head of Department

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