
Established in April 2024 by former CMS Carey & Allende partners, A/C/R Legal‘s 12-strong corporate and M&A team has ’proven to be a first-class strategic ally’. The group has significant experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, while its sector expertise ranges from private equity, technology and energy, to mining, agriculture, and oil-and-gas. The department is co-led by Luis Felipe Arze, who specialises in corporate law and infrastructure-related M&A transactions; and Fernando De Cárcer, whose track record includes both public company and private equity deals. The practice further showcases M&A, energy and projects specialist Sebastián Barros Eyzaguirre, whose ‘ability to structure complex transactions and guide them to successful closing is incredible’; and Diego Rodríguez, who advises on technology sector-related M&A. In the associate pool, Tomás Barros advises on M&A, corporate governance, venture capital and projects; while Josefina Recalde’s practice includes M&A, private equity, corporate governance, general corporate issues, and stock and asset deals.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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‘Their advice and support are instrumental to the success of transactions in Chile. Definitely far superior to previous experiences.’
‘Their strategic creativity in achieving objectives and thinking outside the box are crucial to achieving tax-efficient transactions.’
Key clients
- CMPC
- Stars Investments
Work highlights
Advised ENAMI on the sale of its 10% stake in Quebrada Blanca to Codelco, a transaction that involved the acquisition of shares for a total of $520m (structured in two payments).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Luis Felipe Arze; Fernando de Cárcer


