Delivering ‘a unique blend of legal and economic analysis’, Aninat Abogados’ six-strong group focuses on both contentious and non-contentious cases before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), as well as claims before the Supreme Court. The team also covers anti-competitive conduct-related civil and consumer lawsuits in Chile’s civil courts, and National Competition Authority (FNE) investigations. It additionally assists with compliance programmes, merger control procedures, and trade defence measures. Raised to partner in November 2024, former FNE legal and litigation head Cristián Reyes is a competition, regulation, compliance, and complex litigation specialist, whose ‘experience in free competition court litigation is unmatched by other lawyers’; firm founder Luis Alberto Aninat advises on competition and antitrust issues, alongside consumer protection and regulatory matters; and director Óscar Gárate routinely assists with FNE matters and TDLC litigation. Constanza Burgos is the associate to note.
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- ‘What stands out to me is the direct involvement of partners and senior lawyers in the analysis of cases and queries, which is different from other firms. The legal and economic analysis is in-depth and suited to the needs of the market and the client. The firm adapts to the company’s requirements.’
- ‘The legal and economic analysis is in-depth and tailored to the needs of the market and the client.’
‘Their strongest qualities include listening to clients' needs and understanding business models, market behaviour, and current competitive dynamics - creates a unique blend of legal and economic analysis.’
‘Cristián Reyes’ experience in free competition court litigation is unmatched by other lawyers.’
Key clients
- Tianqi Lithium
- Farmacias Cruz Verde
- Citröen Chile
- Mundo Crédito
- Asociación de Empresas de Innovación Financiera de Chile
- Asociación de Supermercados de Chile
- Asociación de Emprendedores de Chile
- Varifarma Chile
- Parque del Sendero
- Altera (Andes Inversiones)
- Aguas Nuevas
- Socofar
- Automática y Regulación
- Industrias Profal
Work highlights
Acted for Tianqi Lithium before the FNE in a proceeding for the lifting of mitigation measures.
Assisted Farmacias Cruz Verde with three non-contentious trials before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), regarding changes to the existing payments industry model.
Advising Mundo Crédito, a related company of Citröen Chile, on the sale of its automotive financing loan portfolio to a banking group and the FNE's approval of such concentration transaction.
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