Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by FerradaNehme
FerradaNehme positions itself as the most innovative and pioneering firm in the legal services market regarding competition and regulation, being the first Chilean firm in opening a competition compliance department; the first firm to reach a settlement agreement in a collusion case; the first to obtain a merger approval by the FNE under the new 2017 merger control regime; the first to represent an undertaking for an alleged gun-jumping case; the first to successfully notify a merger regarding new technologies and platform markets; and the first to obtain a successful recognition of the failing firm defense by the competition authority.
The firm’s practice before the Chilean Competition authorities is intense and varied, covering the entire scope of competition law matters: cartels, unilateral practices and mergers. FerradaNehme represents high-profile clients, both domestic and international, in the most relevant cases in the competition law practice, covering a wide array of industry sectors in regulated and non-regulated markets such as, for example, air transport, retail markets, pharmaceuticals, telecoms, mining, banking, energy, fishing, ports, railways, electricity, oil and gas, pensions, shopping centers and casinos.
FerradaNehme’s competition team remains the largest and most specialised in Chile, with four full-time partners, six directors, two counsels, one economist and eight associates entirely dedicated to competition matters.
Chambers Review
FerradaNehme is a highly prestigious Chilean antitrust powerhouse commanding a stellar reputation in the competition field. The pre-eminent team is highly experienced in the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious antitrust matters, including unfair competition, merger control and leniency issues before the FNE and the TDLC. FerradaNehme remains a leading choice for multinational retail, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, transportation and food and beverage companies requiring legal services on collusion, abuse of dominant position and price fixing mandates.
Work Highlights
- FerradaNehme represented Delta Air Linesbefore the Chilean antitrust authorities regarding its strategic alliance, joint venture and minority acquisition of LATAM Airlines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"FerradaNehme have a top-notch team that provides a fast and assertive service. They are very knowledgeable about the market and are very thorough down to the last detail."
"FerradaNehme understands our business goals and designs legal strategies to align with these and provide top-tier advice, presenting complicated topics in a concise way."
"FerradaNehme have a top-notch team that provides a fast and assertive service. They are very knowledgeable about the market and are very thorough down to the last detail."
"FerradaNehme understands our business goals and designs legal strategies to align with these and provide top-tier advice, presenting complicated topics in a concise way."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual and co-head of department Nicole Nehme has forged a formidable reputation as Chile's leading practitioner in competition law. She offers clients market-leading expertise in complex investigations and both contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the TDLC.
"Nicole Nehme is the best lawyer on antitrust matters in Chile."
"Nicole is a superstar, she is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. She combines exceptional legal and regulatory acumen, with strong business sense and consistently delivers results."
"Nicole Nehme is somebody you can trust your life with. Her level of engagement with the client's needs is second to none. She is simply the best lawyer in Chile."
Strong partner and co-head of department Benjamín Mordoj is regularly sought out by clients across regulated markets for advice on anti-competitive behaviour and FNE market investigations in Chile.
"Benjamín Mordoj provides a very good service and pays attention to his clients. He has a lot of knowledge on competition matters and seeks to develop long-term professional relationships."
Diego Hernández offers a solid competition practice in Chile, with a focus on FNE market investigations, antitrust proceedings before the TDLC, and merger control filings.
"Diego Hernández is a very responsive and highly dependable lawyer who values our time and understands our business."
Up-and-coming partner Mabel Ahumada enters the rankings for the first time this year after eliciting market praise endorsing her position in Chile's competition and antitrust arena.
"Mabel Ahumada is a smart, engaged, sophisticated and intelligent lawyer with good people skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
FerradaNehme
Chile
Members
Provided by FerradaNehme
Beatriz Hidalgo
Camilo Rojas
Catalina Iñíguez
Gonzalo Villazón
Jorge Streeter
Josefina Campos
Macarena Cristi
Head of Department
Raffaela Corte
Sebastián Dufeu
Sebastián Morales
Sergio Fuentealba
Clients
Provided by FerradaNehme
Cargill, Inc.
Cintac S.A.
Colbún S.A.
Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato S.A.
Compañía de Petróleos de Chile, Copec S.A.
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Enjoy S.A.
Falabella S.A.
Farmacias Ahumada S.A.
Ferrocarril del Pacífico S.A.
Gasco
LG Electronics, Inc. Chile
Laboratorios Biosano
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
Lotus
Microsoft Corporation
Nestlé Chile and Nestlé S.A.
Pegasus Aerogroup S.A.
Plaza S.A.
Prosegur
Transbank S.A.
Transelec S.A.
VTR, a subsidiary of Liberty Global Inc
Walmart Chile and Walmart Inc.
Industries
Provided by FerradaNehme
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
Utilities