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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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.’
’They are lawyers with a commercial vision, who understand clients’ ultimate goals; and based on that, they propose alternatives. Their analysis is always very thorough, with clear explanations, always identifying risks, and suggesting strategies that work.’
’The legal team is distinguished by its exceptional availability, in-depth knowledge, and proactive approach. More than just advisers, they make clients feel like true strategic partners.’
‘Their friendly and professional approach makes the difference, instilling confidence in every decision. Compared to other firms, they stand out for their ability to anticipate problems and propose innovative solutions.’
‘Under Fernando de Cárcer's leadership, the team has proven to be a first-class strategic ally, with an agile, innovative and decisive approach. If a company is looking for advice with business acumen, rapid execution capacity, and a solid understanding of the industry, ACR is undoubtedly one of the best options in today's market.’
Key clients
- CMPC
- Stars Investments
- Wivet
- Clínica MEDS
- Melt Pizzas
- Nivelat
- Rayo
- Verano Energy
- Enlight
- Zelestra
- Exagon Impact
- Verano Power
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).
Advised the Enlight group on a cross-border transaction involving the acquisition of all outstanding debt held by SPS La Huayca with IFC and DEG, and the subsequent acquisition of SPS La Huayca’s 30MW PV generation assets (through a public liquidation process).
Advised Verano Energy on its sale of a 50% stake in its flagship green ammonia project, Horizonte de Verano, to Grenergy.
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Practice head
Luis Felipe Arze; Fernando de Cárcer