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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Our experience cover all areas of competition law, from preventive advice to representation and defense of clients in administrative punitive procedures for cartels, collusion and other restrictive conduct, including remedies before the relevant courts, as well as Also in procedures of control of national and international concentrations of business with scope in the local markets.

Our practice area is recognized by different national and international professional publications. The study's advice in this area includes, among others, the following aspects:

  • Representation and defense in infringement proceedings against imputations of restrictive practices of competition, such as collusion, business posters and abuse of position of domain, among others.
  • Counselling in investigations initiated by competition authorities, including compensated demarcation or leniency procedures.
  • Representation and defense in merger control procedures and national and international mergers with scope in local markets.
  • Design, implementation and execution of preventive mechanisms, consisting in the elaboration and monitoring of compliance programs, practical guidelines of behaviour, protocols of action and continuous training of managers and employees, among others.

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Competition/Antitrust - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a widely recognised full-service law firm that has longstanding experience acting in the Chilean competition market. The robust team is particularly skilled at advising companies from the telecommunications, utilities, and food and beverage industries on pre-merger and merger filings and competition compliance programmes. In addition, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría caters to an array of clients across different sectors in non-contentious and contentious proceedings before the TDLC.

Work Highlights

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  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Anglo American Sur on the competition and merger control aspects of the proposed integration of the Los Bronces and Andina mining operations with Codelco.

Strengths

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  • PPU's competition team is always one step ahead, proposing effective solutions and delivering quick, accurate responses to complex and sophisticated issues.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Javier Velozo
    Band 1Javier Velozo

    Javier Velozo

    Market-leading partner and co-head of department Javier Velozo enjoys a solid reputation in the Chilean competition sphere for his strong track record assisting clients with claims of anti-competitive behaviour and FNE market investigations.

    • Javier demonstrates extensive knowledge of competition law matters and a strategic vision that allows him to handle proceedings effectively.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Javier Velozo has an expert understanding of competition law. He provides comprehensive advice that combines legal expertise with strategic vision.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Pablo Pardo
    Band 3Pablo Pardo

    Pablo Pardo

    Pablo Pardo co-heads the department and assists an array of clients with FNE cartel investigations, antitrust claims and non-contentious proceedings before the Chilean competition authorities.

    • Pablo Pardo excels at providing high-quality service, with timely responses and a constant willingness to meet our needs. He demonstrates strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Star AssociatesGabriel Budnik
    Star AssociatesGabriel Budnik

    Gabriel Budnik

    Gabriel Budnik is recognised by clients for his dynamic practice advising on a wide range of competition and antitrust matters, including merger control transactions.

    • Gabriel always delivers promptly, consistently providing an excellent turnaround time. He is highly adaptable, learns quickly and is extremely practical and execution-oriented.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Gabriel Budnik is an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge of competition law in Chile. He is highly professional and precise in his advice.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Gabriel Budnik is a great lawyer who understands his clients' needs and works tirelessly to address them.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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