‘Known for their ability to address issues directly and efficiently’, Prieto Abogados’ lawyers are well known for their experience in cartel and abuse of dominance position cases before Chile’s Competition Court (TDLC), particularly in relation to digital markets, as well as the ports, energy, banking and shipping sectors. In non-contentious matters, the seven-strong team’s recent mandates feature the healthcare insurance and water supply and sewerage markets. The practice is co-led by Benjamín Grebe, who also heads the firm’s insolvency and reorganisation offering; and antitrust and regulatory specialist Andrea Von Chrismar. At associate level, senior Vicente Tapia, and intermediates Javier Albornoz, Carolina Soto Stuardo, and Constanza Moreno Aedo are other names to note.
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- Years of trust in people. Closeness and flexibility.
- His extensive and vast experience, his deep knowledge of the subject, and his connections with authorities. I would especially like to highlight Benjamin Grebe and Andrea Von Chrismar.
- We appreciate their ability to understand and know our company, its history, the industry and its business and its complexities, and their ability to adapt and deliver practical and grounded advice to our needs.
- One of the firm's main strengths is the high availability and willingness of its associates to answer questions and coordinate work with external advisers, facilitating smooth and efficient interaction. Furthermore, their written submissions, claims, and responses are typically characterised by a direct and concise style, avoiding unnecessary length and prioritising clarity, along with a thorough understanding of the issues they address. They are also known for their openness to discussing fees and substantive aspects of financial reports, as well as their receptiveness to ideas and suggestions from external specialists, reflecting a collaborative and less dogmatic approach. It is a good firm, with clear strengths in availability, professionalism, and openness to collaboration.
- The firm's lawyers' main distinguishing attribute is their willingness to work collaboratively with external advisers, particularly on complex economic matters. They are also known for their ability to address issues directly and efficiently, producing concise and well-structured briefs. Among their strengths is their openness to discussing approaches, receiving suggestions, and adjusting strategies when this contributes to a stronger collaborative effort. Javier Albornoz, in particular, stands out for his high availability and efficiency in his interactions with economists, facilitating swift and effective coordination.
- If Prieto Abogados has to be defined with one word, it would be "trust." This translates into the assurance that clients’ interests are in the best hands, and also the knowledge that the lawyers work in accordance with clients’ values.
Key clients
- Aguas Andinas
- DP World San Antonio
- Banco Internacional
- Inversiones La Construcción
- Engie Energía Chile
- Isapre Consalud
- Delivery Hero E Commerce Chile
- Nippon Yusen Kaisa (NYK Line)
- Copec
- Luval
- Esmax
- Total Energies
Work highlights
Representing Delivery Hero SE and GlovoApp 23 in a contentious procedure case involving alleged collusive conduct, which was initiated by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC).
Representing DP World San Antonio in a procedure before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC), which concerns an alleged abuse of dominant position.
Advised Red Salud on the antitrust analysis and merger control filing for its acquisition of Sanatorio Alemán, a hospital group in south-central Chile.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Benjamín Grebe; Andrea Von Chrismar