Salgado & O'Ryan Abogados

Founding Partners: Marco Salgado, Sofía O’Ryan

Offices: Santiago, Chile

Languages: English, Spanish

Website: www.salgadooryan.cl

Salgado & O’Ryan is a Chilean law firm with an international vision and a strong business focus, founded to offer legal advice that combines technical rigor with strategic commercial insight. Operating under the philosophy of "Excellence with Purpose" the firm positions itself as a strategic extension of its clients' in-house teams, transforming legal counsel into a tool for business growth rather than a limitation.

Salgado & O’Ryan distinguishes itself by providing close, transparent, and collaborative service, helping clients make solid, strategic, and sustainable decisions in complex environments. The firm advises a loyal client base comprising large multinationals, international organizations, and market-leading domestic companies. The team specializes in retail and consumer goods, as well as highly regulated sectors, including Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, and Energy. The firm was established by partners with extensive track records at top-tier international firms and the Chilean competition authority.

Corporate and M&A

The firm accompanies clients through complex and strategic operations, both in Chile and abroad, with a comprehensive focus on value creation. The team advises companies and investors on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructuring, handling every stage from structuring and due diligence to negotiation and closing. The practice is led by Marco Salgado, who brings over 20 years of experience in cross-border transactions.

Competition & Antitrust

The firm advises on the design of commercial policies and compliance programs to prevent risks. The team regularly represents clients in merger control notifications, National Economic Prosecutor's Office's (FNE) investigations, and proceedings before the Tribunal for the Defense of Competition (TDLC) regarding unilateral conduct and cartels. Salgado & O’Ryan offers a strategic "insider" perspective on antitrust matters, leveraging the experience of its founding partner Sofía O'Ryan, former Coordinator of Mergers and Unilateral Abuse at the FNE.

Consumer Law & Advertising

The firm provides comprehensive management of consumer relations, helping companies anticipate risks and strengthen brand trust. The practice covers advertising regulation, contracts, commercial policies, and defense in class actions. The team represents companies before the National Consumer Service (SERNAC), the Council for Self-Regulation and Advertising Ethics (CONAR), and specialized courts.

Regulatory & Compliance

Salgado & O’Ryan assists companies in anticipating and managing regulatory challenges in complex, constantly changing sectors. The firm designs compliance strategies and manages relationships with sectoral authorities to minimize risk and ensure business continuity. The practice combines technical expertise with market vision to offer preventive advice, particularly in industries such as Energy, Environment, and Life Sciences.

Salgado & O’Ryan is a firm with a global focus. The team possesses extensive experience in cross-border transactions and advisory services, extending beyond the region to handle mandates with a worldwide scope. The firm distinguishes itself by leading multi-jurisdictional working groups, regularly coordinating professionals from all across the globe to execute complex operations.

The practice covers cross-border M&A, foreign direct investment, and international regulatory compliance, where the partners act as the lead counsel integrating legal strategies across different jurisdictions.