Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by CEPD Abogados
The team handles complex local and cross-border M&A transactions involving share and asset purchases, spin-offs, carve-outs, restructurings in general, acquisitions, representation of minority stakes, joint ventures, and partnership agreements. The team has a deep understanding of regulatory matters in several industries such as real estate, energy, water, public works, utilities, and mining, as well as a keen financial and business focus.
Clients include local and international businesses, investment funds and asset managers.
Recently advised majority shareholders of Empresas Subsole S.A. in the sale of a 92.5% stake to Renewable Resources Group. Recently advised Merama Inc. in several acquisitions in Chile. Almar Water Solutions in the acquisition of 50% of Aguas y Riles S.A.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- CEP&D Abogados' corporate department advised FEMSA Salud on the implementation of a corporate reorganisation that involved the change of the group's business model in the region.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CEPD Abogados are an efficient and goal-oriented practice group who are excellent in all matters I work on with them. They are also highly responsible and timely."
"CEPD Abogados have a very well-coordinated team, which allows them to smoothly meet requirements on time, especially in complex transactions."
"CEPD Abogados are an efficient and goal-oriented practice group who are excellent in all matters I work on with them. They are also highly responsible and timely."
"CEPD Abogados have a very well-coordinated team, which allows them to smoothly meet requirements on time, especially in complex transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Alejandro Edwards showcases a wide-ranging offering in the corporate sphere, routinely advising clients on a suit of transactions in Chile, including corporate reorganisation and acquisitions.
"Alejandro Edwards is professional and very competent. One of his great features is the way he approaches issues and his great ability to respond quickly."
Up-and-coming partner Arturo Poblete is noted for his expert advice on corporate transactions in Chile, being commendably active in the natural resources sphere.
"Arturo Poblete is very intelligent and knowledgeable. Clients greatly enjoy working with him."
Up-and-coming partner Tomás Poblete is noted for his advice on corporate matters in Chile. He often assists with corporate governance matters, corporate restructuring and M&A deals.
"Tomás Poblete is very intelligent, creative and diligent. He is also practical and impressively responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
CEPD Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by CEPD Abogados
Alejandro Edwards
Head of Department
Arturo Poblete
Head of Department
Tomas Poblete
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by CEPD Abogados
Agribusiness
E-Commerce
Financial Services
Logistics
Real Estate
Water and Utilities