Firm Profile > Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana > Santiago, Chile

‘A very responsive and practical team.‘

‘A very well-connected, responsive and pragmatic group that is thoughtful, forward looking and proactive.‘

‘Pablo Mir is appreciated for his  responsiveness and knowledge.’

‘Great agility to respond to requirements and very rigorous in the analysis of alternatives. The team also has great negotiating skills.’

‘A team with a lot of experience in banking matters, with technical knowledge and very good negotiating capacity on behalf of its clients. The lawyers are very good and pay attention to their clients.’

‘We like their analytical skills, legal technical knowledge and understanding of business issues. They are also highly experienced, which improves recommendations and avoids future problems.’

‘They have a good balance between legal and pro-business support. BMAJ gives detailed explanations and information.‘

‘They have very good knowledge of the markets and the particularities that affect various business areas, allowing them to identify very well the sensitivities of the different businesses in which they help us.‘

‘Octavio Bofill and Rodrigo Saffirio both have a very good command of M&A contracts and corporate structures, and have great knowledge of technical language. This makes the management of the contracts, their clauses and contents, very well structured and correctly prepared, allowing us to establish a strategy of negotiation and obtain a final product that is well balanced and in compliance with the client’s objectives.‘

‘I appreciated José Antonio Velasco’s support and prompt service, even to our Tokyo team, despite a 12-hour time difference with Tokyo.‘

‘The team’s performance has been impeccable, showing strengths in understanding electricity laws, health regulations, and regulatory plans. It has also developed strategies in relation to regulatory changes and how to implement them. Full involvement in the project is one of the strong points of the team and they maintain weekly contact with us to understand the challenges and opportunities in our projects, and to give us support.‘

‘First of all, we must highlight that the team of lawyers is very committed, which translates into attending to our requirements immediately and with the required urgency. The second highly-valued aspect is that knowing their subjects very well, the strategies used by the lawyers always achieve very good results. And this strategy is corroborated when the results they predict are obtained, which gives a lot of confidence. It is a law firm that compares very favourably with others.‘

‘Great for their ability to work as a team with clients’ internal lawyers and for analysing each case from different legal perspectives, which gives a complete picture.‘

‘As an in-house lawyer, I am looking for a firm that, in addition to technical or theoretical knowledge, has practical experience and the ability to team up with the client. In the case of the lawyers of Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana with whom I have had to interact in the area of ​​public law (especially Guillermo de la Jara), we have managed to work in this way with excellent results.‘

‘The team has always demonstrated certainty in its actions and responses, the work carried out has always been accurate, and they provide great support for company management. This is what makes the difference when compared with other firms.‘

‘The outstanding lawyers are Guillermo de la Jara and Cristián Franetovic. The pluses they have are that they are quick to respond and have great strategy when facing issues, which give clients great confidence and a high probability of success.‘

‘Cristián Franetovic has led the regulatory and territorial aspects of our project. His efficiency and level of analytical detail enabled us to make our projects viable.‘

‘Excellent and thorough analysis of each situation, with attorneys who are exceptionally knowledgeable. The solutions to problems are presented clearly and appropriately discussed with the client.‘

‘Knowledge of port law, the structure of port companies, and concessions.‘

‘A very well-honed team, with interdisciplinary skills, and they are meticulous and orderly in the collection and analysis of the legal history of acquired properties.‘

‘They have an excellent balance between legal knowledge and commercial orientation, and are able to understand the different positions at stake.‘

‘Great for their handling of legal issues in the real estate area and their business understanding.‘

‘Octavio Bofill has a great capacity for the financial analysis of activities related to our business, and that marks a difference from other firms.‘

‘Octavio Bofill and Rodrigo Saffirio are both exceptionally prompt to respond to any concern or question the client might have. They are well-informed and experienced in different subject matters that encompass the client’s needs.‘

‘Ana María Yuri has the ability to understand problems and how to approach them, with a comprehensive perspective.‘

‘A very committed team that is knowledgeable and tackles both complex and non-standard transactions.’

‘Quick to find solutions and swift to execute.’

‘A very good understanding of financial matters, the contractual treatment that is given to them and also the extension and scope of the job specifically requested. The lawyers also have a very good understanding of the structure of the contracts under analysis, even those under foreign legislation.‘

‘Octavio Bofill and Rodrigo Saffirio are outstanding partners. Both have a good command of not only legal matters, but also financial matters, the products that are traded in the markets and the various local and foreign regulations that affect them. This results in a very easy understanding both of the requirements formulated, as well as precise and useful observations and recommendations that they send clients during the various matters upon which they advise.’

‘Alejandro Álvarez has a senior business understanding of strategy – a key adviser.’

‘Manuel Sánchez has a broad command of financial and legal issues in financing contracts; he thinks out of the box to find solutions – a total team player.’

‘The main point that I highlight is that the team worked very well with the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, which helped us anticipate the different scenarios that were presented to us and ultimately led us to have a successful procedure without many surprises.’

‘They do their work very well, with good and accurate recommendations that take into account legal frameworks.’

‘We like their experience and knowledge of regulations, and they explicitly show us all pros and cons. We have only worked with this team of lawyers since its professionalism and work capabilities are optimal.’

‘Great for their commitment to us, responsiveness, and soft-conflict management skills.’

‘Guillermo de la Jara has great capacity for legal and strategic argumentation when presenting cases.’

‘Daniela Severin is very good technically.’

‘They conducted an impeccable due diligence for a complex project. The great strength of the Bofill team is that its lawyers understand local problems and have a good network of contacts. Similarly, they are always attentive to response times and answer all clients’ questions. They inspire a lot of confidence and seriousness and have a high professional level.‘

‘The most important thing is their responsiveness and professionalism. They do not leave any loose ends and are very careful. Professionals who have values ​​and ethics always distinguish themselves.‘

‘It is great for the professionalism and involvement of the team, as well as its speed in understanding the projects they are working on and flexibility in the face of changes as the negotiations of the parties progress.‘

‘Clients rate the speed of response and strict compliance with the deadlines set by companies to comply with project schedules.‘

‘They have the ability to deal with complex problems and extensive expertise in matters of administrative law that complement very well with the firm’s expertise in environmental matters. Unlike other firms, BMAJ is concentrated on ​​public and regulatory law and this makes them a particularly strong team for contentious issues, since they face each problem with a breadth of knowledge that is not present in other firms.‘

‘It is made up of a significant number of lawyers, including its partner in charge of this area, Guillermo de la Jara. I would also highlight senior associate Cristián Franetovic, whose expertise includes depth of knowledge, both at the transactional level (due diligence) and advising companies on environmental contentious issues. This said combination ensures creativity when facing an environmental problem. He also has detailed knowledge of urban and municipal law that often involve problems of an environmental nature.‘

‘Guillermo de la Jara and senior associate Cristián Franetovic stand out strongly.‘

‘The team has great knowledge of this area and has great capacity for understanding the problems of its clients’ sectors. The lawyers complement each other very well in terms of policies, lines of defence and the execution of cases in court.‘

‘I like their dedication and involvement with clients and the problems upon which they are consulted.‘

‘Great for capacity, knowledge and involvement.‘

‘They form a very cohesive team.‘

‘Pablo Gutiérrez is a lawyer with solid knowledge of this area and a tremendous capacity to empathise with people from different levels of our organisation.‘

‘The firm provide a comprehensive legal and tax service to our company. The entire team have complete bi-lingual capabilities and a deep knowledge of their various areas of expertise. When we wish to execute commercial deals the team is able to provide a coordinated and complete response to any particular circumstances, and are imaginative and flexible enough to provide practical solutions to problems. They oversee all legal and tax aspects of our business and subsidiaries; we are a small company, but BMAJ treats us with complete respect as they do other clients, and are very responsive to our needs.’

‘They stand out for their knowledge of the subject, their international contacts and their relationships with other law firms in other countries. Their observations and comments on various concerns are highly accurate.‘

‘The service and knowledge of the team is outstanding. They always present different scenarios that could potentially exist and stand out for their order and methodology and presentation of solutions.‘

‘They showed full control of the situation, with deep knowledge and experience of similar scenarios.‘

‘Unlike other firms, at BMAJ senior partners and professionals work directly with us, especially partner Guillermo Fonseca and senior associate Jorge Valenzuela, who are in direct line with our advisory requirements.‘

‘The BMAJ tax team is really fantastic. They have a staff of professionals, who are specialised in the different subjects that our company requires, and they have extensive experience with multinationals. In my personal experience, the team led by Guillermo Fonseca has been, up to now, the best experience in terms of support, capacity and speed of reaction that I have had with external advisers.‘

‘Guillermo Fonseca and Jorge Valenzuela are really appreciated for their humility, accessibility and simple language when explaining complex things.‘

‘Jorge Valenzuela has deep knowledge of Chilean tax law, and is fluently conversant with aspects that touch on the international nature of our business.‘

‘The BMAJ team’s performance has been impeccable, showing strengths in understanding electrical laws, health regulations, and regulatory plans. The team has also developed strategies to suggest regulatory changes and implement them with local and government authorities.‘

‘Full involvement in the project is one of the firm’s strong points. BMAJ has been with us since the formation of the company, and they maintain weekly contact with us to understand the details of the challenges and opportunities of our projects, and to give us support whenever necessary.‘

‘The lawyers have ample knowledge of the different aspects of the business, not only focusing on the strictly legal side, but also providing insight on the commercial and economic impact and consequences of the legal implications. Within the same practice, one has access to various counsels in each specific area.‘

‘José Antonio Velasco and his team have tremendous depth of knowledge and experience in the Chilean market. He has an excellent disposition and strong communication skills. He understands our business and has provided us with invaluable guidance.’

‘José Antonio Velasco stands out for his profound understanding not only of the legal aspects but also of the business itself and clients’ idiosyncrasies. The understanding of the urgency of response even for last minute requests, and giving reliable and relevant advice to clients, allows clients to make the appropriate decisions in a timely manner.‘

‘José Antonio Velasco is our leader at BMAJ and has proven to be an excellent professional. His work has allowed us to advance our projects significantly.‘