Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | Global
Chile
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CHILE: An Introduction
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Felipe Larraín Claro & Cía14 Years Ranked
Rodrigo Ochagavía Claro & Cía22 Years Ranked
Salvador Valdés Carey18 Years Ranked- Octavio BofillBofill Mir Abogados
- Pablo GuerreroBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
Band 2
Federico Grebe Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría16 Years Ranked
Francisco Ugarte Carey17 Years Ranked- Bernardo SimianBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
- Francisco Javier IllanesCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
- Juan TaglePrieto Abogados
- Roberto Guerrero VCuatrecasas
Band 3
Cristián Eyzaguirre Carey13 Years Ranked- Luis Felipe Merino Garrigues14 Years Ranked
Matías de Marchena Claro & Cía20 Years Ranked- Matías Zegers DLA Piper Chile9 Years Ranked
Pablo Iacobelli Carey14 Years Ranked- Jorge Allende DCMS Carey & Allende
- Michel DibanCuatrecasas
- Paulo LarrainNLD Abogados
Band 4
- León Larraín Baker McKenzie Chile14 Years Ranked
- Alejandro ÁlvarezAlvarez Abogados
- Alejandro EdwardsCEPD Abogados
- Arnaldo GorzigliaArteaga | Gorziglia
- Carolina MenichettiMBC Abogados
- Gerardo VarelaCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
- Gonzalo DelaveauHD Legal
- Guillermo MoralesMorales & Besa
- Jorge DelpianoGuerrero Olivos
- Jorge LembeyeLembeye Abogados
- Max LetelierLetelier & Núñez Abogados
Band 5
Alejandra Daroch Carey2 Years Ranked- Jaime Munro Baker McKenzie Chile14 Years Ranked
Jorge Ugarte Carey2 Years Ranked
Juan Pablo Schwencke PAGBAM Schwencke Chile14 Years Ranked
Juan Pablo Wilhelmy Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría10 Years Ranked- Marco Salgado DLA Piper Chile4 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo Fernández Garrigues4 Years Ranked
- Ana María YuriBofill Mir Abogados
- Cristián BarrosBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
- Eugenio BesaMorales & Besa
- Felipe Dalgalarrando HDalgalarrando y Cía Abogados
- Fernando de CárcerACR
- Jorge VigilBarros, Silva, Varela & Vigil
- José Pablo DulantoNLD Abogados
- Josefina YávarCuatrecasas
- Luis Alberto AninatAninat Abogados
- Luis Fernando SilvaSilva Ibañez Abogados
- Macarena RavinetCuatrecasas
- Pablo UndurragaACU Abogados
- Ricardo Abdala HiraneAbdala & Cia
Band 6
Ariel Mihovilovic Claro & Cía4 Years Ranked
Cristian Figueroa Carey1 Years Ranked
Guillermo Acuña Carey8 Years Ranked- Jaime De Larraechea Garrigues1 Years Ranked
Juan León Claro & Cía4 Years Ranked- Andrea SaffieCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
- Benjamín SalasMBC Abogados
- Cristián HerreraCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
- Fernando BarrosBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
- Gerardo CruzatFischer y Cía
- José Miguel Sanhueza CamposRussi & Eguiguren | Quadrant
- Maria Eugenia SabbaghAninat Abogados
- Rodrigo SaffirioBofill Mir Abogados
- Tomás KubickCuatrecasas
Up and Coming
José María Eyzaguirre F. Claro & Cía1 Years Ranked- Arturo PobleteCEPD Abogados
- César GálvezGuerrero Olivos
- Juan de Dios FerradaLarrain y Asociados Abogados
- Lucas MarinovicBarros & Errázuriz Abogados
- Martín VilajuanaMarinovic & Alcalde Abogados
- Tomás PobleteCEPD Abogados
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Jaime Carey
Carey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedSenior statesperson Jaime Carey maintains a distinguished long-standing experience in various legal domains, including the Chilean corporate arena. He is the managing partner at Carey.
S Jorge CareyCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedSenior statesperson Jorge Carey remains being considered a key figure in the Chilean corporate market for his extensive experience and influential involvement in the national legal industry.
Star Individuals
José María Eyzaguirre B.
Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Star Individuals | 24 Years RankedStar 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.
Band 1
1 Felipe LarraínClaro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedDistinguished 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.1 Rodrigo OchagavíaClaro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedStellar 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 advice on sophisticated transactions on behalf of Chilean and international companies in the energy sector.1 Salvador ValdésCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedHighly respected co-head of department Salvador Valdés is a highly trusted adviser for international and local investors operating in Chile. He has experience advising on transactions across a range of sectors, including mining, energy and pharmaceuticals.
Band 2
2 Federico Grebe
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedExperienced partner Federico Grebe has earned formidable reputation for his well-rounded M&A practice in Chile. He usually assists investors with high-value and cross-border corporate transactions in the financial sector.2 Francisco UgarteCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedCo-head of department Francisco Ugarte is an esteemed practitioner in the corporate sphere in Chile. He routinely represents clients from the financial services and manufacturing sectors in M&A transactions.
Band 3
3 Cristián EyzaguirreCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedPartner Cristián Eyzaguirre co-heads of the firm's M&A group and garners solid recognition for his prowess in the corporate market in Chile. He routinely handles M&A for both national and international clients.3 Luis Felipe Merino
Garrigues | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedRespected 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.3 Matías de MarchenaClaro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedPartner 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.3 Matías ZegersDLA Piper Chile | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedHead of department Matías Zegers is well-versed in corporate governance and a wide range of transactional matters in Chile, including cross-border M&A. He additionally boasts an acclaimed practice in the venture capital space.3 Pablo IacobelliCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked"Pablo Iacobelli does a very good overview of mandates, and at the same time he is also aware of all the details. He really manages huge transactions very well, and he is highly well versed."
Band 4
4 León Larraín
Baker McKenzie Chile | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedCo-head of department León Larraín offers seasoned advice on M&A transactions and corporate mandates in Chile. His expertise encompasses assisting clients on joint ventures, acquisitions and stock purchase agreements.
Band 5
5 Alejandra DarochCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAlejandra Daroch continues to garners recognition from peers and clients alike for her capabilities in corporate transactions. She often advises clients in acquisitions across a range of sectors, including energy.5 Jaime MunroBaker McKenzie Chile | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedCo-head of department Jaime Munro is frequently instructed by local and multinational clients to handle corporate transactional and non-transactional work in Chile.5 Jorge UgarteCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedCo-head of department Jorge Ugarte enjoys a robust practice within the corporate and M&A market in Chile. He is experienced in M&A and often advises on acquisitions in the manufacturing and food processing sectors, among others.5 Juan Pablo Schwencke
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedCo-head of department Juan Pablo Schwencke is an experienced corporate practitioner, often retained to advise on investments and divestments.5 Juan Pablo WilhelmyPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedPartner Juan Pablo Wilhelmy is commendably active handling corporate mandates, capital increases and acquisitions in Chile.5 Marco SalgadoDLA Piper Chile | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"Marco Salgado is client-oriented, creative, easy to reach, and always looking out for us. All this demonstrates his professionalism."5 Rodrigo FernándezGarrigues | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"We very much appreciate working with Rodrigo Fernández. He is business-driven, available, and proactive. He's clearly a resource for bringing our deals to the finish line."
Band 6
6 Ariel MihovilovicClaro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedPartner Ariel Mihovilovic is commendably active handling transactions involving the gas and energy sectors in Chile. He is held in high esteem by market commentators for his prowess in M&A and corporate matters6 Cristian FigueroaCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked"Cristian Figueroa's advice is excellent. He is willing to support in what is required and face sophisticated issues, often with little notice. He takes our interests into account and is creative when finding solutions to problems."6 Guillermo AcuñaCarey | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 8 Years RankedPartner Guillermo Acuña provides clients with experience in M&A in Chile. He is noted for his advice on corporate matters in the telecommunications sector.6 Jaime De LarraecheaGarrigues | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked"Jaime De Larraechea has strong knowledge of the market, as well as an ability to understand our issues and the complexity of our business."6 Juan LeónClaro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedPartner 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&A.
Up and Coming
U José María Eyzaguirre F.Claro & Cía | Corporate/M&A2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Jose Maria Eyzaguirre joins the rankings this year following remarkable praise for his support to clients on corporate transactions and M&A in Chile, including cross-border deals.
Associates to watch
- Constanza RodríguezPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Corporate/M&A2024 | Associates to watch | 5 Years RankedConstanza Rodríguez concentrates her practice on corporate mandates in Chile, including advising on corporate governance, contracts, reorganisations as well as M&A. She is a director at the firm's corporate practice.