‘Without a doubt one of the most prestigious and solid law firms in Chile’, Claro & Cia.’s 25-strong competition and antitrust team comprises experts in high-stakes multi-jurisdictional merger control work, antitrust investigations, cartels, unilateral behaviour, and damages cases. The full-service practice, which ‘combines in-depth legal knowledge with exceptional strategic and commercial vision’, also covers litigation and regulatory compliance, along with commercial law and business structuring. The group is co-led by renowned litigation and arbitration expert Cristóbal Eyzaguirre, whose longstanding career includes working in the New York office of legacy firm Shearman & Sterling; and José Miguel Huerta, who is ’one of the most outstanding lawyers in his field’, and a specialist in merger and cartel-related investigations. Also key to the practice, Santiago Bravo is a highly-regarded litigation, arbitration and antitrust practitioner; Álvaro Vives‘ workload encompasses cartels, abuses of dominance, vertical restraints, merger control issues, and follow-on damages suits; Tomás Kreft is at partner level since 2024 (and a former foreign associate in the litigation department of US law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP); and Juan Pablo Celis is an experienced counsel, whose track record includes government enforcement proceedings and investigations involving merger control and cartels. Former senior associate Felipe De Marinis departed the firm during 2024.
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‘Claro & Cía. is without a doubt one of the most prestigious and solid law firms in Chile.’
‘Its team combines in-depth legal knowledge with exceptional strategic and commercial vision, making them a first-class adviser for complex, high-impact matters.’
‘They stand out for their technical excellence, responsiveness, and rigorous focus on finding innovative and effective solutions.’
‘Their commitment to quality and personalised attention sets them apart in the market, always ensuring first-class service. An undisputed benchmark and a firm of absolute trust.
‘José Miguel Huerta is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding lawyers in his field.’
‘José Miguel Huerta’s deep technical knowledge and exceptional strategic vision make him an indispensable adviser for complex, high-impact matters.’
Key clients
- Parque Arauco
- Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores
- Empresas CMPC
- Sociedad Química y Minera
- LATAM Airlines Group
- Banco Itaú Unibanco
- Biomar
- SAAM
- Consorcio Financiero
- Compañía Cervecerías Unidas
Work highlights
Advised Parque Arauco on a public consultation process before the Chilean Competition Court, regarding proposed industry-wide regulations for shopping centres.
Represented Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores in a successful leniency application before the Chilean Competition Agency.
Representing CMPC Tissue in an antitrust follow-on action for damages, which were brought by former competitor Papelera Cerrillos.
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Juan Pablo Celis
Practice head
Cristóbal Eyzaguirre; José Miguel Huerta