Particularly focused on the digital and fintech sectors, CMS Carey & Allende’s three-member practice handles the competition aspects of payment systems, platforms, and technology-driven services, as well as merger control and transaction-related antitrust issues (including multi-jurisdictional matters). Leading the competition and antitrust team, Carolina Veas’ workload covers merger control mandates, abuse of dominance, and investigations before the Competition Court (TDLC) and Competition Agency (FNE). In November 2025, former associate Francisca Droguett departed the firm.
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Key clients
- Tapp
- Buda.com
- Dr. Reddy’s
- OnNet Fibra
- Molineros del Sur
- Servipag
- Galilea Ingeniería y Construcción
- Cermaq Chile
Work highlights
Acted for Buda.com in a TDLC lawsuit against ten national banks concerning access to banking services for cryptocurrency exchanges.
Advised OnNet Fibra on antitrust compliance, competition-sensitive contractual clauses, and interactions with Chilean competition authorities.
Advised Molineros del Sur, a flour mill association, on internal governance and operational rules to ensure compliance with Chilean competition law.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Carolina Veas
Other key lawyers
Paloma Castillo