Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
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Garrigues is a noted international firm that offers extensive experience advising notable names from the energy, infrastructure, retail and fintech sectors on cross-border M&A transactions, asset divestments, and corporate reorganisations in Chile. The legal department offers additional expertise in assisting clients with joint venture agreements and company incorporations. Garrigues' new client wins include Better Collective and Exportadora Rancagua.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues' corporate department advised Marubeni Corporation on the USD115 million sale of its 50% stake in Helio Atacama Tres to AES Andes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Garrigues has highly qualified lawyers who are very committed to us. They deliver excellent work and possess extensive knowledge of acquisition processes."
"Garrigues has highly qualified lawyers who are very committed to us. They deliver excellent work and possess extensive knowledge of acquisition processes."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Luis Felipe Merino is very commercially oriented, he always puts himself in his clients' shoes."
Partner Rodrigo Fernández often advises clients in acquisitions and share purchase agreements in Chile. He has notable experience in the energy sector.
"Rodrigo Fernández is a highly skilled, responsive and professional M&A lawyer. He has great knowledge of the Chilean and global markets."
Partner Jaime De Larraechea is noted by clients for his corporate expertise, frequently assisting on M&As in Chile.
"Jaime De Larraechea has strong capabilities in the handling of complex issues, as well as broad commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
Garrigues
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