Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
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Provided by Claro & Cía
Claro & Cia takes pride in representing clients in all civil and commercial fields and constantly strives to maintain the most stringent standards of professional achievement.
The firm advises on all aspects of M&A, from due diligence, structuring and negotiation to the drafting and completion of the most complex acquisition agreements, including share and asset deals, cross-border mergers, takeovers and exchange offers of dual listed companies. M&A work represents a substantial part of the Claro’s practice.
Claro & Cia. is a market leader in M&A work involving publicly listed clients or target companies and is often sought after by clients because of its expertise in tender offers, securities laws and corporate governance issues inherent to such transactions. As such, the firm has participated in most of the landmark transactions in the Chilean market over the past 20 years.
The firm also advises on all corporate matters, including the negotiation of domestic and international agreements for the purchase and sale of goods, distribution strategies, imports and exports, and supply and EPC contracts, among others.
Chambers Review
Claro & Cía is a market-leading full-service firm that offers highly sophisticated expertise in corporate and M&A matters in Chile. The legal department routinely represents notable names from the aviation, energy, automotive, and food and beverage industries in high-profile corporate transactions, including takeovers, cross-border mergers and exchange offers. The legal team is also well placed to advise clients on corporate governance issues and corporate restructuring. Claro & Cía's expertise further extends to the negotiation of commercial agreements and distribution strategies. Esmax is an addition to the firm's roster of clients this year.
Work Highlights
- Claro & Cía advised SM SAAM on the USD1 billion sale of Chilean logistics and port services group SAAM to Hapag-Lloyd.
Strengths
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"Claro & Cía are a great counterpart to have when it comes to complex deals. Negotiations flow smoothly with them, so it is easy to reach an agreement."
"Claro & Cía are very efficient, pro-deal, professional, trustworthy, experienced and focused on achieving results."
"Claro & Cía are a great counterpart to have when it comes to complex deals. Negotiations flow smoothly with them, so it is easy to reach an agreement."
"Claro & Cía are very efficient, pro-deal, professional, trustworthy, experienced and focused on achieving results."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"José María Eyzaguirre is an efficient, serious and professional lawyer of excellence."
"José María Eyzaguirre has longstanding presence in the Chilean corporate and M&A arena. He is a very intelligent and skilful lawyer."
"José María Eyzaguirre is always involved in major-league transactions, and handles highly complex mandates."
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 telecommunication industry.
"Felipe Larraín's contributions are brilliant. He is an intelligent and quick-witted lawyer who understands problems quickly, and who provides an excellent service, both in substance and in form."
"I think very highly of Felipe Larraín. He does a very good job when it comes to M&A transactions in Chile."
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.
"Rodrigo Ochagavía demonstrates professionalism, knowledge and solid interpersonal skills."
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is extremely good at handling complex M&A transactions. He is very easy to work with."
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.
"Matías de Marchena is a very good and intelligent lawyer whom I've often encountered in the Chilean corporate arena."
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&As.
"Juan León is a very diligent, assertive and intelligent lawyer."
Up-and-coming partner José María Eyzaguirre obtains remarkable praise for his support to clients on corporate transactions and M&As in Chile, including cross-border deals.
"José María Eyzaguirre showcases great judgement when solving issues. He is a very impressive and practical lawyer."
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