Legal market giant Carey has ‘without a doubt the best antitrust team in the Chilean market’, according to one client. The 10-strong antitrust and regulated markets practice acts across the full range of competition work, including cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and litigation before the Antitrust Court (TDLC) and Supreme Court. It also has an enviable track record in domestic and multi-jurisdictional merger control reviews. The department is co-led by renowned antitrust, regulation and litigation specialist, Lorena Pavic; and José Pardo, whose expertise encompasses merger controls, cartel investigations and market studies. In the associate pool, Ismael Bahamonde focuses on antitrust mandates, regulatory issues, litigation and M&A. In March 2026, the practice was bolstered through the recruitment of antitrust, competition, market regulation and litigation expert, María José Henríquez (previously a practice head at SCLB Abogados) as senior counsel; while in 2025, associate Felipe Hepner left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- Carey's antitrust team stands out for its solid knowledge and experience in Chile, and for its high level of involvement in every case. What we value most is their proactive approach to addressing our needs and their willingness to respond quickly when the situation demands it. They maintain fluid and ongoing communication, which facilitates teamwork and decision-making. As our primary lawyers in this area, we have felt very well advised.
- José Pardo, a partner, is distinguished by his knowledge and experience in antitrust law, his direct involvement in each case, and his responsiveness. Associates Ismael Bahamonde and Sofía Toro complement the team very well, with the same proactivity, openness, and availability to address requests promptly.
- Their main strengths are a large, senior team with in-depth case knowledge. Their experience allows them to accurately anticipate the main challenges they will face.
- Carey stands out for having an experienced antitrust team led by individuals with in-depth knowledge of the legislation and relevant cases. It is, without a doubt the best antitrust team in the Chilean market.
- José Pardo, Partner, with extensive experience across multiple industries, always available and highly pragmatic. Gonzalo Soto, Associate, with strong analytical skills and technical expertise. Catalina Sanchez, Associate, with great commitment, willingness to help, and attention to detail. A young lawyer who is sure to go far.
- This team stands out for its extensive experience in antitrust matters, handling numerous transactions annually, which provides them with significant practical expertise. They are known for their meticulous attention to detail and follow-up on all matters, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
Key clients
- Codelco
- Nicolás Imschenetzky
- Cencosud
- Hapag-Lloyd
- SAAM Puertos
- Hanseatic Global Terminals
- WOM
- MOL
- Midea
- LarrainVial
- ENAP
- Bunzl Group
Work highlights
Acted for Nicolás Imschenetzky, the individual controller of Marina del Sol, in an FNE antitrust law breach claim, due to an alleged coordination of bidding involving several casinos between 2020 and 2021.
Assisted SAAM Ports (now Hanseatic Global Terminals LatAm), Iquique Terminal Internacional, and San Antonio Terminal Internacional with a TDLC special procedure, initiated by Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso in relation to a sectoral report aimed at defining the competition conditions of a public tender for operating terminals at the Port of Valparaíso under a single-operator model.
Advised WOM on a mandatory pre-merger filing before the FNE, in connection with its acquisition by an ad-hoc group of creditors.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lorena Pavic; José Pardo