Fielding ‘a highly expert team in antitrust matters’, full-service law market mainstay Carey advises local and multinational clients from the retail, pharmaceutical, telecoms and energy sectors (among others). The sizeable antitrust and regulated markets department acts on the full range of such issues, including both contentious and non-contentious procedures before the Antitrust Court (TDLC) and the Supreme Court. It also has a notable track record in securing clearance for complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and joint ventures before the National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE); and assisting with cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and litigation. It further assists companies with antitrust and regulatory internal audits that seek to identify potential compliance issues and regulatory risks; and advises on the design of antitrust compliance programmes. The team is co-led by ’assertive’ antitrust, regulation and litigation practitioner Lorena Pavic, who has extensive experience before the Antitrust Court and the Supreme Court, and is ‘very clear in her arguments’; and Chilean antitrust law specialist José Pardo, who predominantly focuses on antitrust, regulatory matters, administrative law and litigation. Pardo’s recent experience includes successfully leading Hapag-Lloyd’s legal strategy before the FNE, in relation to its merger with fellow shipping industry company SAAM. Key associate support is provided by senior Felipe Hepner, with intermediate Ismael Bahamonde (who has former FNE experience), also noted.
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‘The knowledge of its partners, not only about substantive matters but also its knowledge of specific cases, makes working with the competition and antitrust law team very easy.’
‘The guidance during the process, as well as the monitoring provided by the partners, facilitate very good teamwork.’
‘A highly expert team in antitrust matters, with strong client orientation, and accurate, dedicated and timely advice. Empathy, a good approach and kindness are values that characterise the firm.’
‘The partners are excellent at what they do. Great knowledge and ability to find solutions in highly regulated and complex markets.’
‘Lorena Pavic, José Pardo and their team are brilliant, committed, informed and very approachable, always ensuring quality responses in a timely manner.’
‘José Pardo is an excellent lawyer, but he is also an excellent person with whom it is very easy to communicate, and his leadership and commitment make working together easier.’
‘Josè Pardo - studious, direct, and has solid training and knowledge, which favours a quick understanding of the problems that arise.’
‘Lorena Pavic is assertive, expert in her knowledge, practical, and very clear in her arguments.’
- 'I have also had the opportunity to work with other team members such as Ismael Bahamonde who is characterised by his knowledge and dedication but also by ensuring he delivers quality work.'
- 'Detailed work and great technical knowledge of free competition and the way Chilean competition authorities work, from partners José Pardo and Lorena Pavic. In addition, they have a team of committed associates who are thorough and very well trained. Among them I highlight the work of Ismael Bahamonde.'
Key clients
- Cencosud
- Hapag-Lloyd
- WOM
- Grünenthal
- Andrómaco
- Esval
- Enel Chile
- Brookfield Infrastructure
- AMP Capital Investors
- ISA
Work highlights
- Assisted Hapag-Lloyd with a mandatory pre-merger filing before the FNE.
- Assisted AMP with a mandatory pre-merger filing before the FNE, in relation to the sale of AMP Capital’s Global Infrastructure Equity Investment Management Business to Digital Bridge.
- Assisted Cencosud with a non-contentious consultation procedure before the TDLC, which was initiated by a trade association.
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Ismael Bahamonde
Practice head
Lorena Pavic; José Pardo