Firm Profile > Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana > Santiago, Chile
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana Offices
AV ANDRÉS BELLO 2711, 8TH FLOOR
7550611 LAS CONDES
SANTIAGO
Chile
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Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana > The Legal 500 Rankings
Mining Tier 1
The six-strong mining department at Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana is well-known in the regional market for leading transactions on behalf of a broad client base, including majors such as Sumitomo, listed, mid-size and junior companies, privately-held companies and local mining players. Despite a slowdown in new mining projects and a reduction in funding from investors, the firm has maintained a healthy portfolio of both new and ongoing work – such as its advice to Compañía Minera Cielo Azul on the acquisition of Project Marimaca, a large, open-pit copper oxide deposit. Department head Pablo Mir is a prominent figure in the sector who has profound mining expertise; a strong second line of senior associates comprises Felipe Allende, Joaquín Perez and the recently promoted Teresita González. However, former co-departmental head, Rony Zimerman left for Lembeye Abogados in April 2020.
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Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Compañía Minera Cielo Azul
Coro Mining
Sociedad Contractual Minera Berta
SCM Franke
DMC Mining Services
Grupo Rassmuss
Southern Gold
Sinovip Commodities
Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria
Compañía Contractual Minera Ojos del Salado
Sumitomo Metal Mining
Banking and finance Tier 2
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's five-partner banking and finance team is particularly focused on advising on structured and syndicated financing arrangements on behalf of institutional investors, including insurance companies and public and private investment funds. The team also frequently assists clients within the automotive and leisure industries. Ana María Yuri's recent work includes the financing of a key transportation infrastructure project, while José Antonio Velasco advised an agriculture industry client on a loan for the repayment of existing debt and general corporate purposes. Also key to the group are name partner Octavio Bofill, who is recommended for major banking and finance deals; Alejandro Álvarez, whose broad corporate practice includes corporate finance; and Rodrigo Saffirio, whose experience includes syndicated loans. The second line comprises senior associates Manuel Sánchez, Andrea Alarcón, Joaquín Recart and Francisco Palma.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Kinza Buenaventura
Promet Chile
Bice Vida
EuroAmérica
Lundin Mining
Sprott Resource Holdings
BK
Neorentas
Nueva Costanera
Empresas Agropacal
Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana fields a 21-strong department with a broad range of experience in corporate matters, from M&A, banking and finance and capital markets, to project development and real estate. The M&A practice area is also well-known in the market for structuring sophisticated corporate governance mechanisms that allow for efficient M&A transactions. Founding partners Alejandro Álvarez and Octavio Bofill co-head the corporate and M&A practice, while mining and natural resources practice head Pablo Mir leads on the corporate and transactional needs of clients in those sectors. Also key to the group are younger partners Ana María Yuri, José Antonio Velasco and Rodrigo Saffirio. Key senior associates include Manuel Sánchez, Andrea Alarcón, Joaquín Recart and Victoria Salazar. Former mining and energy and natural resources partner Rony Zimerman moved to Lembeye Abogados in April 2020.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Kinza Capital
Altis Principal Investments
Inversiones Terra
Highservice Corp
Kaiku Corporación Alimentaria
Compañía de Seguros Confuturo
Grupo Auguri
Stericycle
Andrés, Lázaro
Michel Calderón Volochinsky
Copesa
Compañía Minera Cielo Azul
Dispute resolution Tier 2
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's experienced 22-strong dispute resolution practice handles the full range of civil and commercial litigation, but its core strength and differentiator is an arbitral capability that sees the team regularly participate in significant domestic and international commercial arbitration mandates, including investment treaty disputes. The practice also has particular expertise in disputes involving the mining, construction and energy industries. Name partner and practice head Andrés Jana is an international figure and one of the region's foremost arbitrators. Rodrigo Gil also has considerable experience in investment treaty and international commercial arbitration, domestic arbitration and associated judicial issues, as well as niche specialism in cross-border construction disputes. Karen Werner, who joined as partner in 2019 from Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo, leads on litigation matters and has both local and international experience in all Chile's key industries. A strong second line includes senior associates Carla Dittus, Victoria Demarchi, Nicolas Zisis and Tomás Bown.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Flughafen Zürich (Switzerland)
Gestión e Ingeniería IDC (Chile)
Publicitaria Sutil y Asociados
Eco Energy
Empresa de Montajes Industriales SALFA
Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales
Agrícola Corniglia
Inspectorate Servicios de Inspeccion Chile
Grupo Inmobiliaria Imagina
Importadora Café do Brasil
Inversiones San Francisco
CORFO
Minera Los Pelambres
Bice Vida Compañía de Seguros
ETON
Minera Candelaria
Agrícola e Inversiones Kurcula
Asociación de Consumidores de Santiago
EGI
Compañía Minera Chipana and Inversiones Nutram
Grupo Defensa
Técnicas Reunidas Chile
Public law Tier 2
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's six-strong public law practice is well known for regulatory and constitutional matters across a range of sectors, including energy, telecoms, land development, public transport, water, environment, healthcare, gaming and advertising. In addition, the practice assists with judicial reviews, litigation before the constitutional courts, public procurement, and devising strategies to prevent legal infringements. Guillermo de la Jara co-heads the public law practice (as well as the TMT group), and his broad practice includes regulated markets, administrative litigation and public procurement. Strong support is provided by senior associates Cristián Franetovic, Jorge Barrera and Daniela Severín.
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Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Socicam
Bureau Veritas Chile
Sociedad Agrícola Ganadera y Forestal Las Perdices
Sociedad Agrícola Ganadera y Forestal Las Bandurrias
Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria
Asociación Gremial de Clínicas de Diálisis Independiente
Instituto Hebreo Dr. Chaim Weizmann-Ort
Casino Luckia Arica
Nephrocare Chile
Sociedad de Procesamiento de Molibdeno
Gran Casino de Copiapó
Real estate Tier 2
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana fields a 21-strong group that works predominantly with financial institutions, such as insurance companies, on the creation, development and financing of major real estate projects. It also assists international investment funds with major real estate investments in Chile. Alejandro Álvarez regularly assists construction and real estate companies with real estate matters, and Octavio Bofill has significant experience in advising on the financing of real estate projects, particularly when part of a merger or acquisition. Additional partners that are highly active in the sector include Ana María Yuri (real estate project finance, construction and operational contracts and subleasing - especially with insurance companies and investment funds), Rodrigo Saffirio (pre-sale analysis, real estate asset-related contracts and advisory on real estate transaction finance) and José Antonio Velasco (real estate project finance and development).
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Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Bice Vida Compañía De Seguros
Compañía de Seguros Confuturo
Grupo Araucana
Constructura Pacal – Grupo Inmobiliario
Nueva Costanera
Kinza Capital
Altis Principal Investments
Neorentas
Grupo Inmobiliaria Imagina
Agrícola e Inversiones Kurcula
TMT Tier 2
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana fields a seven-strong team that has broad TMT sector experience. Representative areas of expertise include the design and application of regulations, contract negotiations, TMT-related litigation, and TMT projects involving Chile's public authorities. Former legal adviser to the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Guillermo de la Jara is widely respected for his expertise in regulatory matters that involve the telecoms and media sectors. Founding partner Octavio Bofill is also experienced in technology, media and telecoms matters.
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Key clients
Televisión Nacional de Chile
Televisión Interactiva
Grupo Copesa
Fiscalía Nacional Económica
Capital markets Tier 3
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's capital markets team fields specialists in secondary offerings, bond and share issuances and Rule 144A / Reg S financings, and securitisation. It also assists with the launch of new investment funds. The team's recent caseload has seen it advising clients across the mining, finance, insurance, real estate, construction and hospitality industries. Practice co-heads Octavio Bofill, Alejandro Álvarez and Ana María Yuri are all experienced practitioners, with Rodrigo Saffirio and José Antonio Velasco also highly active in the sector. A strong second line of senior associates includes Manuel Sánchez, Andrea Alarcón, Joaquín Recart and Francisco Palma.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Nutrien
EuroAmérica
Bice Vida
Moonvalley
Corso Inversiones
Kinza Capital
Competition and antitrust Tier 3
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's six-strong competition and antitrust team is led by TMT specialist Guillermo de la Jara. The group has been active in merger control matters, recently (particularly in the logistics, mining, consumer products, real estate, forestry and construction sectors); competition compliance; anti-competitive behaviour investigations; and associated litigation and civil claims. Co-head of the firm's dispute resolution practice, Rodrigo Gil is increasingly involved in significant antitrust and unfair competition cases, while former FNE litigator Daniela Severin is the senior associate to note.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Televisión Interactiva
Filmocentro Televisión
Lucec Tres
Compañía de Seguros Confuturo
COPESA
HighService Corp
ANADI
Porsche Chile
Nephrocare Chile
Hipotecaria La Construcción
Environment Tier 3
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's five-strong environmental practice area is an integral part of the firm’s full-service offering and is particularly experienced in advising on the interaction between environmental law and public and administrative law. The team has been active, recently, in matters involving environmental compliance, due diligence for major transactions, environmental litigation, water rights, and ongoing environmental advisory. Guillermo de la Jara leads the practice group, which also includes administrative and regulatory senior associate Cristián Franetovic.
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Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria
Pacal Grupo Inmobiliario
Kinza Capital
Altis Principal Investments
Inersa
Kaiku Corporación Alimentaria
Aurelio San Nicolás Rosique
Tatiana Guillón Moretti
Compañía de Seguros Confuturo
Frutícola Río Blanco
Labour and employment Tier 3
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's five-member labour and employment practice advises clients from the mining, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and services and entertainment sectors (among others). Typical work ranges from workforce practices, immigration and compliance, to negotiations with senior executives and trade unions. The team also acts in labour litigation and labour-related M&A. Pablo Gutiérrez heads the labour practice, with key support provided by experienced senior associate Luis Alberto Cruchaga.
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Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Enjoy
Sociedad de procesamiento de Molibdeno
Central Renal
Nephrocare Chile
Río Blanco
Kuden
RVMB Servicios
Longport
Casino Luckia Arica
FTF Servicios
Projects and infrastructure Tier 3
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's 33-lawyer practice has a strong track record in the planning, development, construction and operation of projects in Chile. It has particular expertise in mining-related projects, but the practice is also well known for projects involving power generation facilities, ports, airports, and real estate developments. The firm boasts several experienced partners, including mining and natural resources expert Pablo Mir, and corporate co-heads Alejandro Álvarez and Octavio Bofill. Ana María Yuri, José Antonio Velasco and Rodrigo Saffirio provide additional partner-level support. Former mining and energy and natural resources partner Rony Zimerman moved to Lembeye Abogados in April 2020.
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Key clients
Changshu Fengfan Power Equipment
Sprott Korea Corp
Columbia Capital
Ferrostaal Chile
Pacifico HVDC Link
Sociedad Contractual Minera Franke
Nutrex
Eléctrica Puntilla
Clínica de la Mujer Sanatorio Alemán
Bice Vida Compañía de Seguros
Compañía de Seguros de Vida Consorcio Nacional de Seguros
Lundin Mining
Republic of Chile, Ministry of Public Works
Tax Tier 3
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's seven-strong department works across a range of tax-related matters, including restructuring, planning, litigation, and transactional and international tax. The group also has a high-net-worth practice active with both local and foreign families and individuals; and has a solid capability in in tax controversy matters where recent clients include Bureau Veritas and Mitsui. A specialist in taxation issues for the finance and insurance industries, Guillermo Fonseca is the group's lead partner; he has extensive experience in major cross border operations, M&A, and tax structuring. Senior associate Jorge Valenzuela is experienced in tax structuring, M&A-related tax issues, and day-to-day tax matters.
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Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Changshu Fengfan Power
Nutrien
Hyosung
Mitsui Mining Resources
Kinza Capital
Altis Principal Investments
Sprott Resource Holdings
Empresas Armas
Bureau Veritas
LMC Services
Pacal Grupo Inmobiliario
B&A Mineração
Banco Itaú
Copa Chile Solar
Energía Latina
Equinox
Freehill Mining
Greenstone Venture Capital
Inversiones Fernandez Romero
Stericycle
Electricity/oil and gas
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana's energy practice area is a multi-disciplinary and six-strong team, led by natural resources partner Pablo Mir, that comprises members of the firm’s corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution groups. It primarily advises clients from both the conventional and non-conventional renewable energy sectors, including solar, wind energy, mini-hydro and geothermal projects. Also key to the department are Ana María Yuri, José Antonio Velasco, co-public law head Guillermo de la Jara, and arbitration specialist Rodrigo Gil. Former co-department head Rony Zimerman moved to Lembeye Abogados in April 2020.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘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.‘
Key clients
Sprott Korea Corp
Columbia Capital
Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria
Empresa de Montajes Industriales SALFA
Ferrostaal Chile
Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana > Firm Profile
Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana Abogados formed in 2009 as a merger between two groups of lawyers highly experienced in corporate law, litigation, mining and arbitration, with the vision of offering both national and international clients the highest quality professional legal advice based on the core values of commitment, excellence and diversity.
Following a period of significant growth, development and consolidation, we are currently one of the most important law firms in the country, with a team of skilled and highly qualified lawyers. Our partners and associates have studied in the most prestigious universities in Chile and overseas (United States, England, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and Australia; among others); and a large number of our lawyers have also worked abroad in world-class international law firms.
At BMAJ we have important experience advising large and medium-sized public and private companies from key sectors of the local and international economy in project development as well as in corporate, transactional and judicial matters.
We have also played an important role in the development of the public sphere. Our lawyers have worked as staff members in the Central Bank in teams overseeing Free Trade Agreements with the United States and the European Union, as well as in the Ministry of Energy, the European Commission in Brussels, and the World Trade Organization in Geneva. In addition, many of our lawyers hold senior academic roles in the country’s most important universities.
Our active participation in the global legal community is consistently recognized by the most relevant international rankings in the market, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer 250, and Leaders League, among others.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Founding Partner, Head of Corporate, M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development, Real Estate, TMT, Regulated Markets | Octavio Bofill | ||
Founding Partner, Head of Mining, Project Finance and Development, Natural Resources, Energy. | Pablo Mir | ||
Founding Partner, Head of Corporate, M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development, Real Estate | Alejandro Àlvarez | ||
Founding Partner, Head of International and Domestic Arbitration, Civil and Commercial Litigation, and Public International Law. | Andrés Jana | ||
Managing Partner, Corporate, M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development, Real Estate | Ana Maria Yuri | ||
International and Domestic Arbitration, Civil and Commercial Litigation | Rodrigo Gil | ||
Regulated Markets, Antitrust and Unfair Competition, Environmental Law | Guillermo de la Jara | ||
Tax Law | Guillermo Fonseca | ||
Corporate, M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development, Real Estate | Rodrigo Saffirio | ||
Corporate, M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development, Real Estate | José Antonio Velasco | ||
Head of Labour, Employment and Immigration | Pablo Gutiérrez | ||
Civil and Commercial Litigation | Karen Werner |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Alejandro Álvarez | Senior partner. He co-leads the Corporate practice area of BMAJ. His practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Octavio Bofill | Senior partner. He coleads the Corporate practice area of BMAJ. His practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Guillermo Fonseca | Guillermo Fonseca is the head of the Tax department of BMAJ. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Rodrigo Gil | Partner. His practice areas are Civil Litigation, and Domestic and International Arbitration… | View Profile |
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Pablo Gutiérrez | Partner. Mr. Gutiérrez heads the Labour practice area. He is particularly experienced advising… | View Profile |
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Andrés Jana | Senior partner. Andrés heads the Litigation and Arbitration group of BMAJ. His… | View Profile |
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Mr Pablo Mir | Senior partner. Pablo Mir leads the Mining; Energy & Natural Resources practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Rodrigo Saffirio | Partner. Rodrigo Saffirio concentrates his practice on Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law,… | View Profile |
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José Antonio Velasco | Partner. José Antonio Velasco practice areas are Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking &… | View Profile |
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Ms Karen Werner | Co-Head, Civil and Commercial Litigation | View Profile |
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Ana María Yuri | Managing Partner. Ana María’s practice focuses on Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and… | View Profile |
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Mr Guillermo de la Jara | Guillermo heads the Antitrust, TMT and Public Law groups of BMAJ. His… | View Profile |