The wide-ranging competition and antitrust practice at Aninat Abogados routinely handles contentious and non-contentious cases before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), along with claims at Supreme Court level. The four-member team also acts in civil and consumer lawsuits involving illegal anti-competitive conduct, along with investigations before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE). It additionally assists with compliance programmes, M&A deals and Chilean Antitrust Law-related trade defence measures. Cristián Reyes is a former FNE legal and litigation head, who focuses on competition law, alongside his corporate law, regulatory, fintech, compliance and litigation practices; while the broad expertise of economic regulation director Óscar Gárate includes competition law mandates. Associate Constanza Burgos handles investigations and concentration operations before the FNE, as well as TDLC and Supreme Court proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- They possess in-depth knowledge of the industry
- Cristian Reyes is perhaps the best competition and antitrust lawyer in Chile.
- The advantage lies in their knowledge of client companies, in addition to Cristián Reyes' time at the FNE, which allows him to have a great understanding of the subject.
- A highly qualified team, given their in-depth knowledge.
- Clients highlight their analytical skills and knowledge of competition and compliance issues.
Key clients
- Pronto Paga
- Varifarma
- Asociación de Empresas Eléctricas
- Asociación de Emprendedores de Chile (ASECH)
- Andes Inversiones
Work highlights
Assisting ProntoPaga with preparing and pursuing a claim before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC) against Mastercard and Transbank for alleged abuse of a dominant position.
Acting for Varifarma in a lawsuit, which was filed before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC) against Pfizer for the abuse of its dominant position in a bidding process convened by the Supply Center for National Health Services Network.
Advising The Association of Electric Companies on a consultation initiated by the Chilean Chamber of Construction and the Association of Real Estate Developers before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), in relation to the Technical Standard of Service Quality for Distribution Systems (issued by the National Energy Commission in April 2024).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Cristián Reyes; Óscar Gárate