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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Our practice area is highly specialized in Corporate and M&A matters. Its lawyers have been involved in complex transactions and are renowned for providing creative and efficient legal advice. In addition to delivering timely advice and practical solutions to clients facing a wide variety of legal and business challenges, PPU provides multinational companies with high quality services as a consequence of its extensive international practice. Our practice area provides corporate clients with all the tools needed to manage both the day-to-day matters and the strategic issues that may arise from each transaction, merger or acquisition. PPU offers its clients legal advice in different fields, such as:

  • Corporate structuring and incorporation of investment vehicles
  • Formation of private equity funds
  • Preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts
  • Permanent assistance in corporate matters
  • Legal advice in connection to Corporate Governance
  • Domestic and international transactions and due diligence processes
  • Business reorganizations, integrations, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and control takeovers
  • National and cross-border mergers and acquisitions
  • Structuring and execution of public offerings

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Prominent full-service firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is known for acting as counsel on high-value M&A transactions in Chile. The sophisticated team of lawyers boasts extensive experience assisting with joint ventures and shareholders' agreements. The corporate department also represents clients in corporate reorganisations, including spin-offs, post-acquisition integrations and asset divestments. The law firm routinely services clients from the mining, financial, pharmaceutical and technology industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría acted as counsel to Banco Santander on the acquisition of Principal Compañía de Seguros de Vida Chile.

Strengths

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  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's team distinguishes itself through its ability to navigate highly complex issues, consistently developing practical and innovative solutions. The team integrates seamlessly into the deal team, quickly builds a deep understanding of the industry and engages in a highly constructive and effective manner.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Federico Grebe
    Band 2Federico Grebe

    Federico Grebe

    Experienced partner Federico Grebe has a formidable reputation for his well-rounded M&A practice in Chile. He usually assists investors with high-value and cross-border corporate transactions in the financial sector.

    • Federico Grebe's experience, combined with his profound knowledge of the law, makes him the lawyer you want by your side at the negotiating table in every transaction you undertake in Chile.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Juan Pablo Wilhelmy
    Band 4Juan Pablo Wilhelmy

    Juan Pablo Wilhelmy

    Significant partner Juan Pablo Wilhelmy is recognised for his activity handling corporate mandates in Chile, including capital increases and acquisitions.

    • Juan Pablo Wilhelmy is an extraordinary professional who is very receptive and proactive.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Constanza Rodríguez
    Band 5Constanza Rodríguez

    Constanza Rodríguez

    Notable partner Constanza Rodríguez concentrates her practice on corporate mandates in Chile, including advising on corporate governance, contracts and reorganisations as well as M&A.

    • Constanza Rodríguez's deep knowledge of Chilean law allows her to provide creative solutions when facing the most sophisticated and novel problems.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingGuillermo Vial
    Up and ComingGuillermo Vial

    Guillermo Vial

    Up-and-coming partner Guillermo Vial breaks into the rankings this year after eliciting noteworthy praise from clients. He is well placed to assist clients with M&A transactions.

    • Guillermo Vial's technical rigour and extensive experience give him great versatility when dealing with the most sophisticated and complex cases.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentLatin America

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