Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

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.

"The team at HD Legal have strong expertise in negotiations and transactions where there are international parties involved. They close deals with a precise and detail-oriented approach."

Partner and head of department Gonzalo Delaveau possesses extensive experience in M&A transactions across Chilean industries. He is often advising on cross-border matters regarding acquisitions and shareholders' agreements. "Gonzalo Delaveau is a very proactive lawyer who searches for solutions for his clients in every sense, not only from a legal point of view; he is very deal-oriented, practical, and very knowledgeable of our sector."