Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Prieto Abogados fields a renowned Chilean legal department that possesses a strong corporate practice which is active representing leading multinationals from the energy, retail, and insurance industries in transactional and day-to-day corporate mandates in Chile. The legal division regularly assists with the structuring of acquisitions and joint venture agreements.  Its lawyers also advise clients on the acquisition of controlling stakes in companies.

"Prieto Abogados has a very good ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The team is very complete and possesses vast knowledge, and provides a very good service level, showing great involvement in the company's issues."

Co-head of department Juan Tagle is a go-to figure when it comes to handling complex M&A transactions and corporate mandates in Chile, including acquisitions, joint ventures and share purchase agreements. His clientele includes financial services providers, power transmission companies, and manufacturers and distributors of electronic products. "Juan Tagle is essential to us, and he knows our business a lot. He's a lawyer with tremendous capabilities and expertise who takes the lead and who has the last word on commercial and contractual matters."