Garrigues Chile

Garrigues Chile's ‘corporate and M&A lawyers stand out for their thorough and timely work’. The 22-member team comprises experts in corporate law, M&A, corporate reorganisations, joint venture transactions and governance. The practice also fields sector specialists in telecoms, infrastructure, real estate, retail, entertainment and the automotive industry; while its track record is particularly notable in relation to the acquisition of energy and mining companies and assets. It also assists private equity funds and investors with strategic acquisitions, capital investments and divestments. Department head and corporate law and M&A expert, Luis Felipe Merino, is ’a dedicated partner who is involved in every detail’; Rodrigo Fernández advises on major M&A transactions, many of which involve cross-border aspects; Jaime de Larraechea specialises in telecoms, infrastructure and private equity M&A; and Cristóbal Fainé has longstanding energy and corporate law expertise. At principal associate level, Hellen Brockway advises on corporate restructuring, M&A, asset acquisitions and shareholder agreements; Carlos Arias' wide-ranging practice includes aquaculture matters; Constanza Velásquez is ‘involved in every last detail of clients’ business’; Thomas Dawes focuses on M&A, commercial law, corporate governance and sustainable development; and Juan Eduardo Vidal focuses on M&A, commercial law and real estate. Former senior associate Diego Torres departed the firm during 2024.