According to certain clients, Carey‘s ’competition team is the undisputed leader in Chile, both for its technical expertise and attention to detail’. The full-service firm’s antitrust and regulated markets practice is consistently sought out to assist with the market’s most significant contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC) and Supreme Court. The team also has significant experience in obtaining M&A and joint venture-related clearances before Chile’s Antitrust Agency (FNE); while its client base includes both domestic and multinational entities from the telecoms, retail, pharmaceutical, food, energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as mining, automotive, airline, logistics and technology industry clients (among others). Co-leading the group, Lorena Pavic and José Pardo are ‘highly competent, approachable and accessible lawyers’. With extensive experience before the FNE, TDLC and Supreme Court, Pavic’s recent mandates include acting for Chile’s state-owned National Petroleum Company (ENAP) in FNE-initiated proceedings before the TDLC, in relation to the joint operation of Copec, Enex and Esmax’s liquid fuel storage plants; while Pardo’s highlights include advising Codelco (the National Copper Corporation of Chile) on the merger control aspects of its public-private association with Chilean chemical company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), which concerns the implementation of the Chilean Government’s National Lithium Strategy. At associate level, Felipe Hepner and Ismael Bahamonde both focus on antitrust issues, regulatory work, litigation and M&A.
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Testimonials
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‘Carey's competition team is the undisputed leader in Chile, both for its technical expertise and attention to detail.’
‘They are subject matter experts, who are innovative and have good ideas -very proactive.’
‘They know how to work as a team with firms in other jurisdictions, which makes matters flow very naturally. The partners are directly involved in all the work.’
‘A well-established team that addresses issues in depth and understands its clients' businesses.’
‘They are always up-to-date on trends, cases and rulings, which allows them to generate greater client loyalty.’
‘Lorena Pavic and José Pardo are highly competent, approachable and accessible lawyers.’
‘Lorena Pavic and José Pardo are always available for consultations and easily adapt to their clients' needs.’
‘José Pardo is extraordinary.’
'Carey's competition team is top-notch in Chile. Without a doubt, one of the best in the country. It's a team with extensive experience in various types of cases and a deep focus on a job well done and attention to detail, leaving no stone unturned. Its partners, Lorena Pavic and José Pardo, are always available and work very hard to provide excellent service to their clients. Furthermore, they are very friendly and professionally well-trained.'
'In addition to having experience in many high-profile cases and a team with extensive knowledge of the technical aspects of antitrust law, Carey is known for its well-done work and attention to detail. At Carey, no matter what, every aspect is handled with care to ensure that no unforeseen events could affect the desired outcome. In this regard, its professionalism is remarkable compared to many other law firms in the country. This is achieved thanks to the presence of committed partners and a large team of highly trained junior lawyers.'
Key clients
- Cencosud
- Hapag-Lloyd
- WOM
- Codelco
- ENAP
- Laboratorios SAVAL
- Esval
- Sky Airlines
- Oracle
- Teck
- Midea Group
- Expedia
- ISA
- MOL Chemical Tankers
Work highlights
Assisted ENAP with a non-contentious consultation procedure initiated by the FNE before the TDLC, regarding joint operation agreements between Copec, Enex and Esmax for liquid fuel storage facilities.
Assisted Codelco with the merger control aspects of its partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM).
Advised MOL and Halberton on the mandatory pre-merger filing before the FNE, concerning MOL's acquisition of exclusive control of Gearbulk Holding.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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.
Ismael Bahamonde
Practice head
Lorena Pavic; José Pardo