Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded | Latin America

Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil houses a solid corporate practice group that is able to assist with complex transactional and non-transactional matters. The legal team is experienced at handling M&A deals, corporate governance, and day-to-day corporate work. Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil caters to clients hailing from a wide range of sectors in Chile, including energy and real estate. Logipak counts as a new client win this year.

CEPD Abogados has a solid corporate department that is frequently called upon by clients from the energy and agriculture industries in Chile. The legal department is frequently sought out to provide counsel on joint venture agreements and restructuring and reorganisation mandates. The law firm is also experienced in M&A transactions, involving acquisitions, spin-offs and carve-outs.

DLA Piper Chile is a well-known international law firm that enjoys a strong reputation for representing buyers and sellers in M&A transactions in the Chilean market. The legal team is frequently retained by companies from the energy and technology fields, and is well versed in the structuring of foreign investments and shareholder agreements. DLA Piper Chile also advises on public bidding processes. AESSEAL counts as a new client win for the firm this year.

Guerrero Olivos possesses an experienced corporate department that frequently advises energy, telecommunications and retail clients on the sale and purchase of majority and minority equity stakes. The legal team is also retained by a sizeable client base to provide counsel on corporate restructuring and joint venture agreements. Aramco and Europ Assistance are new client wins for the firm.

Arteaga | Gorziglia has a well-known name in the Chilean corporate arena. The legal department is frequently retained by private and multinational companies hailing from the retail, energy and agricultural industries to handle M&A, capital increases, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures.

Well-reputed firm Larrain y Asociados Abogados is known for its service assisting clients with a variety of corporate matters, such as M&A transactions, joint ventures, general corporate work and corporate reorganisation. The legal team is also experienced handling regulatory mandates. Larraín y Asociados Abogados frequently represents clients hailing from the Chilean energy and mining sectors. Banco Itaú Chile is a new client win for the firm.

NLD Abogados is a well-known corporate and transactional firm that offers expertise in both Chilean and cross-border M&A mandates. The legal team is also adept at assisting with acquisitions, including both buy and sell-side deals. NLD Abogados' team also advises on restructuring and general corporate matters.

ACU Abogados benefits from a well-regarded team of transactional and corporate lawyers in Chile. The practice group regularly handles M&A transactions and general corporate mandates for notable mid-market clients. The team is often sought out to represent corporates, private equity firms and asset managers in their transactions and investments across a range of sectors, including energy and real estate. The law firm has recently added Lippi as a new win to its portfolio of clients.

Aninat Abogados is a strong mid-market player in the Chilean corporate field. The Santiago-based team provides expert advice to a roster of companies and investors from the energy, automotive, agri-business, real estate and mining sectors on broad-ranging corporate and M&A matters. Aninat Abogados is also experienced in assisting clients with joint ventures and corporate restructuring. The law firm counts Ofimundo as a new addition to its portfolio of clients.

HD Legal houses a solid corporate practice group that advises Chilean and international clients on M&A transactions. The legal team offers additional expertise in assisting clients with corporate restructuring, acquisitions and shareholders' agreements. The lawyers are also often sought out by asset management companies to advice on their investments in Chile. The department is commendably active across various industries, especially energy and technology. Buena Vista Capital is a new client win for the firm.

Lembeye Abogados is well versed in advising corporate clients on acquisitions, mergers and general corporate mandates. The legal team is routinely called upon by clients hailing from significant industries in Chile, such as mining, infrastructure and energy. AT Capital Trading and Servicios de Alimentación La Vianda count among the firm's client wins this year.

MBC Abogados benefits from a dynamic corporate department that is known for representing key clients in share purchase, transfer of shares and subscription agreements. The group of expert lawyers offers expertise in shareholders' agreements and capital increases. MBC Abogados is routinely retained by companies from the real estate sector. Activo Más is a new client win for the firm.

Silva Ibañez Abogados houses a dynamic corporate practice group that is well placed to advise clients from Chile's energy, real estate and education sectors on M&A transactions, foreign investment, and corporate governance mandates. The legal team showcases additional expertise in joint ventures and shareholders' agreements.

Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr is a well-known law firm in Chile catering to prominent clients from the mining, energy and real estate spheres on a range of corporate transactions and their entry to the Chilean market. The team is well versed in M&As, with a notable strength on acquisitions and sale-side deals. The corporate legal team offers additional expertise assisting with joint ventures and the negotiation of commercial contracts and corporate mandates such as capital increases.

Alessandri has a noteworthy practice in Chile advising domestic and international clients on corporate matters and M&As. The team is often sought out by private equity firms and multinationals to advise on a range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures. The lawyers demonstrate notable strength in cross-border matters.

FerradaNehme demonstrates noteworthy activity in the corporate space in Chile, consistently supporting clients with an array of corporate and M&A transactions. The legal team is often instructed by domestic and foreign clients to handle joint ventures and corporate restructuring mandates. The law firm is capable of undertaking work across a range of industries, including telecommunications, energy and manufacturing, among others. Marsh & McLennan Companies counts among the firm's client wins this year.

Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados is commendably active in the corporate sphere in Chile, frequently supporting clients with a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions. The team is often called upon to advise start-ups, family offices and well-established companies across a range of sectors, boasting notable strength in technology and digital transformation. The dynamic department is well placed to advice on acquisitions and corporate reorganisations. The lawyers also provide expert advice on general corporate governance.

PAGBAM Schwencke Chile is a well-established regional firm offering an experienced team that provides clients with expertise in a range of corporate and commercial matters. The Santiago-based team is often retained by local and international investors to advise on investments and divestments in Chile.

Santiago-based firm Ried Fabres houses a dynamic practice group that is noted for its expertise across a range of corporate and M&A matters in Chile. The legal team is frequently called upon to assist with mandates related to corporate restructuring, spin-offs, capital increases and share purchase agreements. The law firm is particularly experienced in advising clients from the financial, energy and construction sectors, among others. This year, Comercial La Serena is an addition to the firm's roster of clients.