The four-member competition and antitrust team at SCLB Abogados comprises specialists in dispute resolution, merger control, regulatory compliance, and cartel and behavioural investigations. Key industry specialisms for the group include ports, airports, energy, retail and real estate, as well as the payments and social security sectors. Team head Gonzalo Cordero acts in competition matters before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC), alongside his arbitration and litigation practice. In the associate ranks, senior Diego Schaerer is a competition, antitrust and compliance specialist; and Vicente Fleischmann focuses on the antitrust aspects of major transactions. In early 2026, former practice head Maria Jose Henriquez departed the firm.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- The team is an expert in free competition and a market leader.
- Highly competent and responsible regarding the work assigned.
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
- Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso
- Mutual de Seguridad de la Cámara Chilena de la Construcción
- Caleta Bay Mar
- Pagos y Servicios
- Carmeuse
Work highlights
Representing Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso in the request of a report from the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) on the bidding conditions for a future tender, which will incorporate significant transfer capacity to a port in South America.
Advised Carmeuse on its public tender offer for the acquisition of all the shares of Cementos Bío Bío, the matter including a preliminary analysis of the obligation to notify the transaction to the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE).
Representing Mutual de Seguridad de la Cámara Chilena de la Construcción in two non-contentious proceedings before the TDLC, regarding its regulatory framework’s compliance with antitrust regulations.
Lawyers
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
Gonzalo Cordero