Department profile
NLD Abogados

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


NLD Abogados

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Provided by NLD Abogados

NLD is a leader in the M&A area and has handled some of the most significant and largest recent transactions involving Chilean companies in a wide range of industries. The firm also handles a range of small- and medium-sized acquisitions on a cost-efficient basis. NLD advices on the purchase and sale of companies and/or assets, either to buyers or sellers in competitive procedure and/or in bilateral negotiation, private equity and due diligence not only locally but also throughout Latin America as regional leading M&A counsel for several clients.


NLD also provides advice on corporate matters, including securities law and corporate governance.

Clients (10)

  • Linzor
  • Riverwood
  • Prime Energy
  • Culligan
  • Zurich
  • Emergent Cold
  • CMPC
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Organon
  • Masonite

Industries (13)

  • Services
  • Food
  • Mining
  • Cold Storage
  • Energy
  • Telecommunications
  • IT
  • Real Estate
  • Forest
  • Utilities
  • Water
  • Insurance
  • Banking

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Chile

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

NLD Abogados is a well-known corporate and transactional firm that offers expertise in both Chilean and cross-border M&A mandates. The legal team is also adept at assisting with acquisitions, including both buy and sell-side deals. NLD Abogados' team also advises on restructuring and general corporate matters. The department's clients often hail from the insurance and private equity industries.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • NLD Abogados advised Patria Investments and Linzor Capital Partners on the negotiation and signing of a share purchase agreement with UnitedHealth Group for the acquisition of a controlling interest in Empresas Banmédica.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • NLD Abogados are truly responsive to their clients' needs. The team are highly commercial, expert in their field and a reliable and effective partner to us, guiding us through many complex situations with excellent outcomes.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Paulo Larrain
    Band 3Paulo Larrain

    Paulo Larrain

    Co-head of department Paulo Larrain offers clients a wealth of experience in M&A transactions in Chile. He is often sought out to advise on transactions with a cross-border element.

    • Paulo Larrain is a great and experienced lawyer with a strong pro-business approach.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America
  • Band 5José Pablo Dulanto
    Band 5José Pablo Dulanto

    José Pablo Dulanto

    Co-head of department José Pablo Dulanto concentrates his practice in Chile advising on corporate deals. He offers experience in acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.
    • José Pablo Dulanto's calmness brings a great deal of insight into our business.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentLatin America

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