Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | Global

Chile

The Corporate/M&A rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Chile.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 2

  1. Cristián Eyzaguirre
    Cristián Eyzaguirre Carey14 Years Ranked
  2. Francisco Ugarte
    Francisco Ugarte Carey18 Years Ranked
  3. Jorge Allende D CMS Carey & Allende10 Years Ranked
  4. Pablo Iacobelli
    Pablo Iacobelli Carey15 Years Ranked
  5. Bernardo SimianBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
  6. Federico GrebePhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
  7. Francisco Javier IllanesCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
  8. Juan TaglePrieto Abogados
  9. Roberto Guerrero VCuatrecasas
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Band 4

  1. Jorge Ugarte
    Jorge Ugarte Carey3 Years Ranked
  2. León Larraín Baker McKenzie Chile15 Years Ranked
  3. Alejandro ÁlvarezAlvarez Abogados
  4. Alejandro EdwardsCEPD Abogados
  5. Arnaldo GorzigliaArteaga | Gorziglia
  6. Carolina MenichettiMBC Abogados
  7. Gonzalo DelaveauHD Legal
  8. Jorge DelpianoGuerrero Olivos
  9. Jorge LembeyeLembeye Abogados
  10. Pablo UndurragaACU Abogados
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Band 5

  1. Alejandra Daroch
    Alejandra Daroch Carey3 Years Ranked
  2. Jaime Munro Baker McKenzie Chile15 Years Ranked
  3. Marco Salgado
    Marco Salgado DLA Piper Chile5 Years Ranked
  4. Rodrigo Fernández Garrigues5 Years Ranked
  5. Ana María YuriBofill Mir Abogados
  6. Cristián BarrosBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
  7. Eugenio BesaMorales & Besa
  8. Felipe Dalgalarrando HDalgalarrando y Cía Abogados
  9. Fernando de CárcerACR
  10. Gerardo VarelaCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
  11. Guillermo MoralesMorales & Besa
  12. Jorge VigilBarros, Silva, Varela & Vigil
  13. José Pablo DulantoNLD Abogados
  14. Josefina YávarCuatrecasas
  15. Juan Pablo WilhelmyPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
  16. Luis Alberto AninatAninat Abogados
  17. Luis Fernando SilvaSilva Ibañez Abogados
  18. Macarena RavinetCuatrecasas
  19. Max LetelierLetelier & Núñez Abogados
  20. Rodrigo SaffirioBofill Mir Abogados
  21. Tomás KubickCuatrecasas
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Band 6

  1. Cristian Figueroa
    Cristian Figueroa Carey2 Years Ranked
  2. Guillermo Acuña
    Guillermo Acuña Carey9 Years Ranked
  3. Jaime De Larraechea Garrigues2 Years Ranked
  4. Juan León
    Juan León Claro & Cía5 Years Ranked
  5. Juan Pablo Schwencke
    Juan Pablo Schwencke PAGBAM Schwencke Chile15 Years Ranked
  6. Patricia Silberman Carey1 Years Ranked
  7. Andrea SaffieCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
  8. Benjamín SalasMBC Abogados
  9. Fernando BarrosBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
  10. Gerardo CruzatFischer y Cía
  11. José Miguel Sanhueza CamposRussi & Eguiguren | Quadrant
  12. Maria Eugenia SabbaghAninat Abogados
  13. Ricardo Abdala HiraneAbdala & Cia
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Up and Coming

  1. Franco Acchiardo Clyde & Co Chile1 Years Ranked
  2. Jorge Timmermann
    Jorge Timmermann DLA Piper Chile1 Years Ranked
  3. José María Eyzaguirre F.
    José María Eyzaguirre F. Claro & Cía2 Years Ranked
  4. Arturo PobleteCEPD Abogados
  5. César GálvezGuerrero Olivos
  6. Constanza RodríguezPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
  7. Jaime HirschbergRied Fabres
  8. Juan Andrés BretónFerradaNehme
  9. Juan Andrés IlharrebordeVillarino e Ilharreborde Abogados
  10. Juan Carlos ValdiviesoMorales & Besa
  11. Juan de Dios FerradaLarrain y Asociados Abogados
  12. Lucas MarinovicBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
  13. Martín VilajuanaMarinovic & Alcalde Abogados
  14. Tomás PobleteCEPD Abogados

Associates to watch

  1. Daniela FaúndezSilva Ibañez Abogados
  2. Diego RodríguezGuerrero Olivos

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Jaime Carey
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    Jaime Carey
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 25 Years Ranked

    Senior statesperson Jaime Carey maintains distinguished long-standing experience in various legal domains, including the Chilean corporate arena. He is the managing partner at Carey.

  2. Jorge Carey
    S
    Jorge Carey
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 25 Years Ranked

    Senior statesperson Jorge Carey continues to be considered a key figure in the Chilean corporate market for his extensive experience and influential involvement in the national legal industry.

Star Individuals

  1. José María Eyzaguirre B.
    José María Eyzaguirre B.
    Claro & Cía
    Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Star Individuals | 25 Years Ranked
    Star individual and head of department José María Eyzaguirre is a leading light in the Chilean corporate arena, and stands out for his adept handling of highly complex domestic and cross-border mandates across a range of sectors, including landmark cases in aviation.
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Band 1

  1. Felipe Larraín
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    Felipe Larraín
    Claro & Cía
    Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Distinguished practitioner Felipe Larraín operates a market-leading practice in the corporate and M&A area in Chile. He is lauded by clients and peers alike for his expertise handling transactions in the food and telecommunications industry.

  2. Rodrigo Ochagavía
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    Rodrigo Ochagavía
    Claro & Cía
    Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Stellar partner Rodrigo Ochagavía enjoys a leading position in the Chilean market for his track record in complex corporate matters. He is often sought out to advise on sophisticated transactions on behalf of Chilean and international companies in the energy sector.

  3. Salvador Valdés
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    Salvador Valdés
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Highly respected co-head of department Salvador Valdés is a highly trusted adviser for international and local investors operating in Chile. He has experience advising on transactions across a range of sectors, including mining, energy and pharmaceuticals.
  4. Octavio Bofill
    Bofill Mir Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
  5. Pablo Guerrero
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Cristián Eyzaguirre
    2
    Cristián Eyzaguirre
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Partner Cristián Eyzaguirre co-heads the firm's M&A group and garners solid recognition for his prowess in the corporate market in Chile. He routinely handles M&A for both national and international clients.

  2. Francisco Ugarte
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    Francisco Ugarte
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Francisco Ugarte is an esteemed practitioner in the corporate sphere in Chile. He routinely represents clients from the financial services and manufacturing sectors in M&A transactions.
  3. 2
    Jorge Allende D
    CMS Carey & Allende | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jorge Allende earns remarkable plaudits for handling complex M&A transactions in Chile. He co-heads the corporate department at the firm.
  4. Pablo Iacobelli
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    Pablo Iacobelli
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Partner Pablo Iacobelli counsels prominent clients in connection with M&A transactions such as acquisitions as well as related regulatory work. He co-heads the firm's corporate department.
  5. Bernardo Simian
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Federico Grebe
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Francisco Javier Illanes
    Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  8. Juan Tagle
    Prieto Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  9. Roberto Guerrero V
    Cuatrecasas | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Luis Felipe Merino
    Garrigues | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Luis Felipe Merino routinely advises clients on M&A deals, most notably in the Chilean oil and gas and energy sectors. He heads the corporate department at the firm.
  2. Matías de Marchena
    3
    Matías de Marchena
    Claro & Cía
    Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Partner Matías de Marchena is a noteworthy practitioner in the corporate sphere in Chile. He often assists companies with cross-border M&A transactions and corporate mandates.
  3. Matías Zegers
    3
    Matías Zegers
    DLA Piper Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Head of department Matías Zegers is well versed in corporate governance and a wide range of transactional matters in Chile, including cross-border M&A. He additionally boasts an acclaimed practice in the venture capital space.

  4. Michel Diban
    Cuatrecasas | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Paulo Larrain
    NLD Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Jorge Ugarte
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    Jorge Ugarte
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Jorge Ugarte enjoys a robust practice within the corporate and M&A market in Chile. He is experienced in M&A and often advises on acquisitions in the manufacturing and food processing sectors, among others.
  2. 4
    León Larraín
    Baker McKenzie Chile
    Baker McKenzie Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    León Larraín offers seasoned advice on M&A transactions and corporate mandates in Chile. His expertise encompasses assisting clients on joint ventures, acquisitions and stock purchase agreements.

  3. Alejandro Álvarez
    Alvarez Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Alejandro Edwards
    CEPD Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Arnaldo Gorziglia
    Arteaga | Gorziglia | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Carolina Menichetti
    MBC Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  7. Gonzalo Delaveau
    HD Legal | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  8. Jorge Delpiano
    Guerrero Olivos | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  9. Jorge Lembeye
    Lembeye Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  10. Pablo Undurraga
    ACU Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Alejandra Daroch
    5
    Alejandra Daroch
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Alejandra Daroch continues to garner recognition from peers and clients alike for her capabilities in corporate transactions. She often advises clients on acquisitions across a range of sectors, including energy.

  2. 5
    Jaime Munro
    Baker McKenzie Chile
    Baker McKenzie Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Jaime Munro is frequently instructed by local and multinational clients to handle corporate transactional and non-transactional work in Chile.
  3. Marco Salgado
    5
    Marco Salgado
    DLA Piper Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Partner Marco Salgado is recognised for his prowess in the corporate and M&A sphere in Chile.
  4. 5
    Rodrigo Fernández
    Garrigues | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Partner Rodrigo Fernández often advises clients on acquisitions and share purchase agreements in Chile. He has notable experience in the energy sector.

  5. Ana María Yuri
    Bofill Mir Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  6. Cristián Barros
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  7. Eugenio Besa
    Morales & Besa | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  8. Felipe Dalgalarrando H
    Dalgalarrando y Cía Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  9. Fernando de Cárcer
    ACR | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  10. Gerardo Varela
    Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  11. Guillermo Morales
    Morales & Besa | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  12. Jorge Vigil
    Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  13. José Pablo Dulanto
    NLD Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  14. Josefina Yávar
    Cuatrecasas | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  15. Juan Pablo Wilhelmy
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  16. Luis Alberto Aninat
    Aninat Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  17. Luis Fernando Silva
    Silva Ibañez Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  18. Macarena Ravinet
    Cuatrecasas | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  19. Max Letelier
    Letelier & Núñez Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  20. Rodrigo Saffirio
    Bofill Mir Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
  21. Tomás Kubick
    Cuatrecasas | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. Cristian Figueroa
    6
    Cristian Figueroa
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Co-head of department Cristian Figueroa comes highly recommended by clients for his adept handling of corporate matters, including corporate restructuring and M&A in Chile.

  2. Guillermo Acuña
    6
    Guillermo Acuña
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked

    Partner Guillermo Acuña provides clients with experience in M&A in Chile. He is noted for his advice on corporate matters in the telecommunications sector.

  3. 6
    Jaime De Larraechea
    Garrigues | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Partner Jaime De Larraechea is noted by clients for his corporate expertise, frequently assisting on M&A in Chile.

  4. Juan León
    6
    Juan León
    Claro & Cía
    Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

    Partner Juan León is well regarded by clients and peers alike for his solid advisory on corporate matters in Chile. He handles corporate restructuring and M&A.

  5. Juan Pablo Schwencke
    6
    Juan Pablo Schwencke
    PAGBAM Schwencke Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Juan Pablo Schwencke is an experienced corporate practitioner, often retained to advise on investments and divestments.
  6. 6
    Patricia Silberman
    Carey | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Patricia Silberman joins the rankings this year following praise from clients for her performance on corporate matters, join ventures and M&A in Chile.

  7. Andrea Saffie
    Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
  8. Benjamín Salas
    MBC Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
  9. Fernando Barros
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
  10. Gerardo Cruzat
    Fischer y Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
  11. José Miguel Sanhueza Campos
    Russi & Eguiguren | Quadrant | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
  12. Maria Eugenia Sabbagh
    Aninat Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
  13. Ricardo Abdala Hirane
    Abdala & Cia | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. U
    Franco Acchiardo
    Clyde & Co Chile
    Clyde & Co Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Franco Acchiardo joins the rankings as an up-and-coming partner this year as a result of garnering a wealth of client praise regarding his assistance with M&A and corporate matters in Chile.

  2. Jorge Timmermann
    U
    Jorge Timmermann
    DLA Piper Chile | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming practitioner Jorge Timmermann is noted for playing a key role in corporate matters and cross-border M&A deals in Chile.

  3. José María Eyzaguirre F.
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    José María Eyzaguirre F.
    Claro & Cía
    Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner José María Eyzaguirre obtains remarkable praise for his support to clients on corporate transactions and M&A in Chile, including cross-border deals.

  4. Arturo Poblete
    CEPD Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  5. César Gálvez
    Guerrero Olivos | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  6. Constanza Rodríguez
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  7. Jaime Hirschberg
    Ried Fabres | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  8. Juan Andrés Bretón
    FerradaNehme | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  9. Juan Andrés Ilharreborde
    Villarino e Ilharreborde Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  10. Juan Carlos Valdivieso
    Morales & Besa | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  11. Juan de Dios Ferrada
    Larrain y Asociados Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  12. Lucas Marinovic
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  13. Martín Vilajuana
    Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming
  14. Tomás Poblete
    CEPD Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Up and Coming

Associates to watch

  1. Daniela Faúndez
    Silva Ibañez Abogados | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Associates to watch
  2. Diego Rodríguez
    Guerrero Olivos | Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Associates to watch