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Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr Offices
AV. ANDRES BELLO 2711
16TH FLOOR
LAS CONDES, SANTIAGO
Chile
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Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr > The Legal 500 Rankings
Energy and natural resources > Mining Tier 2
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr fields a seven-member mining team with longstanding experience in advising both domestic and international clients on mining projects. The group’s representative expertise covers mining title reviews, as well as the negotiation of agreements (such as purchase options), financings, joint ventures, explorations, royalties, streaming and easements. It also assists with reviewing titles to water rights, obtaining permits, and reclamation actions. The practice is led by Sergio Orrego, who assists with a broad range of mining transactions, while fellow name partner Gonzalo Rencoret regularly advises on mining projects. The next line of active practitioners features Rafael Rencoret (promoted to partner in January 2023), who maintains an active mining practice; while at associate level, Verónica Roa routinely drafts complex mining agreements and Javiera Vicuña advises on mining, water, energy, and corporate law matters.Practice head(s):
Sergio Orrego
Key clients
BHP
Minera Escondida
Yamana Gold
Royal Gold
Next Minerals
Minera Meridian
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
Moolmans South Africa – Aveng
Amerigo Resources
Astra Exploration
Osisko Gold Royalties
Newmont
Mine Discovery Fund PTY
Minera Spence
Compañía Minera Cerro Colorado
Work highlights
- Advised Yamana Gold on the due diligence of mining projects owned by Gold Fields in Chile (in relation to the proposed merger transaction between Yamana Gold and GFL).
- Assisted Osisko Gold Royalties with an investment contract and a royalty agreement for the purchase of a 1% net smelter return royalty in certain claims over the Marimaca Oxide Deposit.
- Advised BHP on the acquisition of an interest in Filo Mining Corp, which is developing a copper-gold-silver project that straddles the Argentine-Chile border.
Chile > Real estate Tier 2
The ‘always available’ five-member real estate practice at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr has significant experience in major real estate projects, including due diligence processes, and the negotiation and drafting of related joint venture, purchase and construction agreements. The group also assists with the financing of projects, obtaining administrative permits, and real estate property sales, with clients additionally look to the team for both day-to-day advice and the management of real estate projects. The practice is co-led by experienced partners Gonzalo Errázuriz, who maintains a broad real estate practice; and Felipe Rencoret, who combines his real estate experience with banking and finance and project finance specialisms. Rencoret and associate Andrés Siles provide ‘quick and well-founded responses’.Practice head(s):
Gonzalo Errázuriz; Felipe Rencoret
Testimonials
‘Always available.‘
‘Quick and well-founded responses from Felipe Rencoret and associate Andrés Siles.‘
Key clients
Echeverría Izquierdo
Proyecto Valle Grande
AGSA (Inmobiliaria Santa Elena)
Grupo Marina
Nueva Costanera Participaciones
Inmobiliaria Parque Embajadores
Inmobiliaria Parque Bicentenario
Inmobiliaria Santa Sofía
Inmobiliaria Santa Inés
Inmobiliaria Mirador Barón
Inmobiliaria Mackenna 60
Inversiones Lastarria
Salomon Sack
Inmobiliaria Triángulo
Inmobiliaria Triángulo Dos
Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Paseo Prat
Rentas Angamos
Inmobiliaria Las Colonias
Inmobiliaria Puerta Pacífico
Agrícola La Palma
Work highlights
- Advising Inmobiliaria Santa Sofía on the development of a real estate project called Mirador Santa Sofía.
- Advising AGSA on the development of Santa Elena de Chicureo, a large urban real estate development.
- Advising Inmobiliaria Valle Grande on the development of a 660-hectare real estate project in Santiago.
Chile > Banking and finance Tier 3
A member firm of both Multilaw and World Law Group, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's nine-member banking and finance team has strong project finance credentials, particularly in relation to mining and energy projects. The team is also noted for its experience in debt transactions, derivatives, structured finance, and regulatory work. The practice is jointly led by infrastructure project finance expert Felipe Rencoret Portales, and Nicholas Mocarquer, who is notably active in the mining sector. Fellow partner Sergio Orrego also has longstanding banking and finance experience, while former senior associate Rafael Rencoret was raised to the partnership in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Felipe Rencoret Portales; Nicholas Mocarquer
Key clients
BHP
Minera Escondida
Minera Spence
Yamana Gold
Royal Gold
GE Capital Aviation Services
Grupo Marina
The Bank of New York Mellon
Bancolombia
Banistmo
Fiberhome Communication Technology
Echeverría, Izquierdo
Work highlights
- Advised Minera Escondida on an amended and restated $550m syndicated loan agreement.
- Advised Minera Escondida on a $300m two-tranche syndicated loan agreement.
- Advised Banco de Chile, Scotiabank Chile, Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, Itaú Corpbanca, Banco Estado and Nexus on the sale of all the shares of Nexus to Indra, which included Chilean regulatory matters involving the Chilean Banking Authority.
Chile > Competition and antitrust Tier 3
The six-member competition team at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr has a strong track-record in Competition Court cases, as well as investigations before the FNE. The group is also active in merger-control assessments and notifications, along with commercial agreements and distribution policies. It is additionally experienced in international unfair competition matters, such as anti-dumping and safeguard cases, and the implementation of compliance programmes. The practice is co-led by Nicholas Mocarquer, a member of the Chilean Bar Association’s Competition Commission since 2019; and Gonzalo Rencoret, whose broad practice includes competition law matters. Key associate Bernardita Schmidt is particularly active in investigations and merger clearances.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Mocarquer; Gonzalo Rencoret
Key clients
Dow
Sony
Gerdau
SQM
ADM
Ferrero Group
BHP
Corteva
Eli Lily
Thomson Reuters
Grupo Marina
Work highlights
- Assisting Grupo Marina with a Competition Court proceeding, which concerned a retail trade association claim involving the competition conditions for the commercial centre sector and the contracts between malls and retailers.
- Advised Banco de Chile, Scotiabank Chile, Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, Itaú Corpbanca, Banco Estado and Nexus on the merger-control approval of the sale of all the shares of Nexus to Indra.
- Assisting AGSA with an unfair competition claim against three other real estate companies.
Chile > Compliance Tier 3
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr 's six-strong compliance group is experienced in the implementation of internal corporate policies and codes, in relation to anti-corruption, competition law, data protection, securities, and labour and environmental legislation. The department also assists with internal reviews. The practice is jointly led by Alberto Rencoret, an expert in labour law compliance matters; Nicholas Mocarquer, who advises on anti-corruption, competition and data protection-related compliance issues; and environmental law compliance specialist Ignacio Urrutia.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Mocarquer; Alberto Rencoret; Ignacio Urrutia
Key clients
Dow
Corteva
Refinitiv
Pearson
Kelar
Kospo Power Services
Sony
Aceros Aza
Tánica
Thomson Reuters
Grupo Marina
Echeverría Izquierdo
Work highlights
- Assisting Aceros Aza with the update of its crime prevention programme.
- Advising Sony Chile (on an ongoing basis) on compliance matters.
- Advising Grupo Marina on compliance matters.
Chile > Consumer and advertising law Tier 3
With longstanding experience in managing consumer and advertising law cases, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's five-member group acts for mass consumer and retail companies in claims brought by consumers (both individually and jointly). Its track record includes successfully acting in judicial proceedings, class actions and administrative stages before SERNAC. The team is co-led by Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes, whose workload regularly takes in consumer law cases; and dispute resolution specialist Juan Pablo Morales , who was raised to the partnership in January 2023. Associate María Francisca Saieh Fernández works alongside Bulnes and Morales on consumer and advertising law matters.Practice head(s):
Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes; Juan Pablo Morales Barros
Key clients
Sony Chile
Grupo Marina
Inmobiliaria E3
Pearson
Work highlights
- Defended the interests of Sony against multiple individual consumer interest lawsuits.
- Defended the interests of Grupo Marina against multiple individual consumer interest lawsuits.
- Defended the interests of Inmobiliaria E3 against a lawsuit concerning the Law For The Protection of Consumer Rights and the General Law of Urban Planning and Construction.
Chile > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
Delivering ‘great local support through a very full-service approach', Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's 21-member team is regularly mandated by significant domestic and international companies on M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and corporate restructurings, along with general corporate law assistance. Gonzalo Rencoret provides day-to-day assistance to large companies; Nicholas Mocarquer has extensive experience in M&A deals and public tender offers; the broad practice of the ‘outstanding' Sergio Orrego incorporates shareholder agreements and joint ventures; and Felipe Rencoret is similarly experienced in heavyweight transactions. Notable growth for the group includes the promotion of corporate and M&A practitioner Rafael Rencoret to partner in January 2023. At associate level, senior Bernardita Schmidt also maintains an active corporate practice.Practice head(s):
Gonzalo Rencoret; Nicholas Mocarquer; Sergio Orrego; Felipe Rencoret
Testimonials
‘Very good professionals whose advice and guidance can be trusted.‘
‘Technologically up to date. It has a team of lawyers that specialise in various topics such as environmental legislation, electricity, and company purchases (among others). Another important aspect is that every time clients call, they are answered.’
‘A firm that works as a team with good coordination between the lawyers.‘
‘Provides great local support through a very full-service approach.‘
‘Great negotiation and response skills.’
‘Responsiveness, availability and a lot of clarity – services and documents that are of quality.’
‘The Urenda team delivers what clients need with great technical expertise.’
‘Sergio Orrego is trustworthy, outstanding as a negotiator, skilful, and intelligent – irreplaceable.‘
Key clients
BHP
SQM
Eli Lilly
Sony
Enel
Dow Chemical
Grupo Ferrero
Yamana Gold
Refinitiv
Thomson Reuters
ADM
Elanco
FMC Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Yamana Gold on the Chilean legal aspects of a transaction, under which Gold Fields acquired all of Yamana’s outstanding common shares.
- Advised BHP on the acquisition of an interest in Filo Mining, which is developing a copper-gold-silver project.
- Advised Banco de Chile, Scotiabank Chile, Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, Banco Itaú Corpbanca, Banco Estado and Nexus on the sale of all the shares in Nexus to Indra.
Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons Tier 3
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's six-member practice covers all aspects of energy projects, including risk analysis, asset acquisition-related due diligence, strategic alliances, and projects’ environmental impact assessments. The team also advises on easements, permits, tax issues, project financing, and energy-related disputes and administrative procedures. Heading the firm’s energy and natural resources practice, ‘great negotiator' Sergio Orrego has longstanding experience in energy project development, including power plants and transmission lines; and he is particularly focused on non-conventional renewable energies, such as wind farms and run-of-the-river power plants. Key support is provided by energy and environmental law expert Ignacio Urrutia, whose career includes several years at CONAMA (the predecessor agency to the Government’s Environmental Assessment Service); and associate Javiera Vicuña, who advises on energy, water, mining and corporate law.Practice head(s):
Sergio Orrego
Testimonials
‘Clients are very satisfied with the results achieved.‘
‘Very competitive partners and lawyers in this area.’
‘Deep working friendships with clients.‘
‘Sergio Orrego is a great negotiator – very trustworthy and surrounded by lawyers who support him on a range of issues.‘
Key clients
Consorcio Kospo Samsung
Enel Generación Chile
Invercap
Cintac
Aceros Aza
Energía de la Patagonia y Aysén
SQM
Empresa Eléctrica Perquilauquén
Empresa Eléctrica San Víctor
Work highlights
- Advising Energía de la Patagonia y Aysén and Empresa Eléctrica San Víctor on the development of a run-of-the-river power plant in the Aysén region.
- Providing Kelar with ongoing advice on its gas-based thermoelectric power plant in northern Chile.
- Advised Cintac on the negotiation and execution of several EPC and BOS agreements for the construction of photovoltaic electric-power generation plants.
Chile > Capital markets Tier 4
The eight-strong team at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr houses specialists in both equity and debt markets' work. Its expertise covers IPOs, debt certificate issuances and public tender offers. The group also advises publicly-held corporations and brokers on their interactions with the Securities Agency and the stock markets. The department is jointly led by securities specialist Felipe Rencoret, and Sergio Orrego, whose track record includes IPOs and tender offers. Gonzalo Rencoret and Nicholas Mocarquer are also active capital markets partners, while associate Isidora Zañartu assists with securities-related work.Practice head(s):
Felipe Rencoret; Sergio Orrego
Key clients
Cemento Polpaico
BHP
SQM
Sociedad Pesquera Coloso
Echeverria, Izquierdo
Minera Escondida
Cintac
Nexus
London Stock Exchange Group
Invercap
Yamana Gold
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing assistance to Echeverría Izquierdo with capital markets’ matters.
- Advised Yamana Gold on the Chilean legal aspects of a transaction involving Gold Fields’ acquisition of the outstanding common shares of Yamana.
- Advising Sociedad Pesquera Coloso on its dissolution and liquidation process.
Chile > Data privacy Tier 4
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's practice assists both domestic and foreign clients with data protection issues on an ongoing basis, including associated labour law issues. The group additionally advises on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Alberto Rencoret, who maintains an active labour-related data protection practice; and fellow partner Nicholas Mocarquer , who advises international clients on the implementation of their data privacy policies (including GDPR-connected developments), are the department’s key advisers. Key associate support is provided by Bernardita Schmidt and Verónica Roa.Practice head(s):
Alberto Rencoret; Nicholas Mocarquer
Key clients
Dow
Thomson Reuters
Pearson
Ferrero Group
Grupo Marina
Aceros Aza
International Data Corporation
Sony
Viña Veramonte
Code.Org
Work highlights
- Ongoing assistance to Grupo Marina regarding data privacy matters.
- Ongoing assistance to Dow with respect to data protection matters.
- Ongoing assistance to Sony regarding data privacy matters.
Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's litigation practice is notably active in construction disputes that involve proceedings before public authorities, such as the General Comptroller of the Republic and Municipalities. Other areas of strength range from real estate, environmental and mining-related disputes, to claims involving administrative law, procurement issues, competition law, and energy. Department head Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes is a construction litigation specialist; and fellow name partner Juan Carlos Dörr Zegers is a well-known civil and commercial law practitioner. In a significant boost to the ranks, Juan Pablo Morales, who has experience in both Chile’s ordinary and special courts, was promoted to partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes; Juan Pablo Morales Barros
Key clients
SQM
Sony
Tánica
Grupo Marina
Agrícola Valle Nuevo – AGSA
Enel Generación Chile
Cintac
Aceros AZA
Servicios Alimenticios Hendaya
Inmobiliaria y Constructora Matilde
Inmobiliaria Bulnes
Inmobiliaria E3
BCI Seguros Generales
Thomson Reuters
Elanco
Cultivos Yadrán
Work highlights
- Defending SQM against an action for alleged breach of contract brought by a former contractor.
- Acted for Enel Generación, as plaintiff, in a tort claim filed against the Municipality of Coronel and its mayor.
- Defended Aceros AZA against a lawsuit for alleged breach of contract brought by a former cargo carrier.
Chile > Environment Tier 4
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's five-lawyer practice routinely advises on major mining and energy investment projects. Its assistance covers environmental impact assessments, obtaining and maintaining environmental permits and environmental compliance. The group also acts for both claimants and defendants during administrative sanctioning proceedings before the environmental, health and water authorities. The team is led by regulatory and environmental law specialist Ignacio Urrutia, whose career includes eight years at Chile’s environmental agency (then known as the National Environment Commission); he is supported by key associate Javiera Vicuña whose practice takes in water, energy and mining law.Practice head(s):
Ignacio Urrutia
Key clients
Aceros AZA
Viña Miguel Torres
Dow Chemical Company
Asociación Gremial de Productores de Cerdos de Chile
Next Minerals
Agricola AASA
Sony Chile
EcoAZA
Work highlights
- Acted for Aceros AZA n several administrative sanctioning proceedings before the Health Authority.
- Assisted EcoAZA with obtaining its permits.
- Acted for Viña Miguel Torres, which submitted claims before several authorities, in relation to the effect of a tannery’s putrid odours on its vineyard property.
Chile > Projects and infrastructure Tier 4
The nine-strong team at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr is mandated at all stages of projects, its advice encompassing public and private bidding processes, corporate structures, and construction and financing contracts. It also assists with related tax, labour and environmental law issues, as well as obtaining permits and authorisations. In terms of sector expertise, the department covers power generation, NCRE, mining, infrastructure, and real estate. Sergio Orrego, whose track record incorporates industrial, infrastructure, mining and energy projects; and fellow projects partner Gonzalo Errázuriz, are the principal practitioners. Also key to the team: Ignacio Urrutia is an environmental law expert and Felipe Rencoret is also active in projects and infrastructure-related work.Practice head(s):
Sergio Orrego; Gonzalo Errázuriz
Key clients
Consorcio Kospo Samsung
Royal Gold
Yamana Gold
Agrichile (Ferrero)
Energía de la Patagonia y Aysén
Desarrollos Inmobiliarios y Constructora Valle Grande
Inversiones AGSA
Administradora Next Capital
Echeverría Izquierdo Ingeniería y Construcción
Grupo Marina
Inmobiliaria Parque Embajadores
Inmobiliaria E3
Enel Generación Chile
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing assistance to Consorcio Kospo Samsung, in relation to a gas-based thermoelectric power plant in northern Chile.
- Advising Energía de la Patagonia y Aysén and Empresa Eléctrica San Víctor on the development of a run-of-the river power plant in the Aysén region.
- Advised Cintac on the negotiation and execution of several EPC agreements for the construction of photovoltaic power and generation plants.
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr > Firm Profile
Since its formation in 1960, Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr has been consistently recognized among Chile’s leading law firms. This has been a consequence of its commitment to serve its clients with excellence and in full respect of the rules and principles that govern the legal profession. The firm’s list of clients includes major international companies and very important local players.
The partners are renowned lawyers in their areas of practice and the firm endeavors to attract and train the finest young and diverse legal talents in the country, projecting the firm to the future.
The firm’s lawyers thoroughly devote themselves to each of their professional assignments, with a strong sense of teamwork. The size of the firm allows to tackle complex and demanding projects whilst ensuring that partners are always personally and directly involved throughout the entire tenure of each assignment.
The firm is part of your team
The partners’ experience and track record allow an effective understanding of specific markets and the concrete challenges that lie in them. The firm knows that clients are immersed in changing environments that demand practical, innovative, and timely approaches. The firm is a flexible organization. Required legal expertise and different levels of experience are always available.
Since 1960 at the legal forefront
Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr has known how to successfully encompass the many cultural, economic, and legal changes that Chile and the world have experienced since 1960, whilst remaining as a leading firm. This has been the result of the unquestionable professional excellence and standards of its members and their commitment to clients and to the firm’s ongoing renovation.
Clear answers to complex challenges
The firm knows that clients value practical responses to complex issues. Its lawyers bring outstanding academic records and have been exposed to demanding legal training as well as to diverse areas of interest, both in Chile and overseas. The firm brings this experience together to provide clients with an expert and practical approach to their needs.
The firm’s practice covers all major areas of the law, such as banking and finance; bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring; capital markets; competition and antitrust; compliance; consumer law; corporate/M&A; data protection; energy and natural resources; environment; labor law; litigation and arbitration; mining; private equity; projects and infrastructure; public law; real estate and construction; telecommunications; tax law; and venture capital.
Urenda Rencoret Orrego y Dörr and its lawyers have been recommended by the most prestigious legal rankings, such as The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, Latin Lawyer 250, IFLR1000, Best Lawyers and Leaders League.
The firm is a member of two top tier international legal networks that have worldwide presence: World Law Group and Multilaw.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Litigation and Arbitration | Juan Carlos Dörr Zegers | jcdorrz@urod.cl | +562 24995504 |
Energy and Natural Resources / Mining / Projects and Infrastructure / Telecommunications | Sergio Orrego | sorrego@urod.cl | +562 24995507 |
Real estate and Construction / Projects and Infrastructure / Capital Markets | Gonzalo Errázuriz | gerrazuriz@urod.cl | +562 24995508 |
Litigation and Arbitration / Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring / Consumer Law / Public Law | Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes | jcdorrb@urod.cl | +562 24995510 |
Labor Law / Corporate and M&A / Compliance / Data Protection | Alberto Rencoret | arencoretp@urod.cl | +562 24995517 |
Environment / Energy and Natural Resources / Public Law | Ignacio Urrutia | iurrutia@urod.cl | +562 24995516 |
Corporate and M&A / Competition and Antitrust / Tax Law / Private Equity / Venture Capital | Gonzalo Rencoret | grencoret@urod.cl | +562 24995518 |
Competition and Antitrust / Corporate and M&A / Banking and Finance / Compliance / Data Protection | Nicholas Mocarquer | nmocarquer@urod.cl | +562 24995531 |
Banking and finance / Real estate and Construction / Projects and Infrastructure / Capital Markets | Felipe Rencoret | frencoret@urod.cl | +562 24995522 |
Corporate and M&A / Banking and finance / Mining / Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring | Rafael Rencoret | rrencoret@urod.cl | +562 24995528 |
Litigation and Arbitration / Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring / Consumer Law / Public Law | Juan Pablo Morales | jpmorales@urod.cl | +562 24995534 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Juan Carlos Dörr Zegers | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Gonzalo Errázuriz | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Nicholas Mocarquer | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Juan Pablo Morales | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Sergio Orrego | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Felipe Rencoret | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Alberto Rencoret | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Gonzalo Rencoret | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Rafael Rencoret | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Verónica Roa | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Bernardita Schmidt | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Francisco Urenda | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Ignacio Urrutia | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Javiera Vicuña | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Isidora Zañartu | Associate | View Profile |