‘Always thinking about the deal’s completion’, Barros & Errázuriz's 47-strong group has a significant market reputation for high-profile private acquisitions, listed companies’ cross-border takeovers, acquisitions of controlling and minority interests, divestitures and corporate restructuring programmes. The full-service corporate and M&A department, which regularly leverages the expertise of the firm’s tax, antitrust, banking & finance, competition, energy and real estate specialists, is co-led by highly-rated M&A experts Pablo Guerrero and Bernardo Simian. The practice also comprises Fernando Barros, who, in addition to leading the firm’s tax offering, advises on investment projects, corporate structures and business strategies; managing partner Cristián Barros and Luis Alberto Letelier (both advisers on M&A and capital markets); and Emilio Vásquez and Carlos Ducci, who are experienced in corporate law, foreign investment, M&A and joint ventures. The next line of key partners includes Sergio Eguiguren, whose workload encompasses M&A and general corporate advice; experienced corporate law practitioner Lucas Marinovic; and Vicente Cordero, who in addition to being ’a strategic contributor to the completion of transactions’, has relocated to head-up the firm's New York office, which is due to open its doors this month (October 2024). In the firm’s senior associate team, Jorge Covarrubias advises on M&A and general corporate matters; Mary Anne Homann's workload includes assisting local clients with everyday corporate issues; and Felipe Ríos is experienced in M&A and corporate law.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Stands out for the speed of execution, for bringing free competition experts to the work team, and for working together on scenarios while always thinking about the deal’s completion.’
- ‘A collaborative environment that is a tremendous, competitive advantage on the market.’
- ‘Flexible when making well-founded economic proposals that adjust to the client's criteria. Highly recommended.’
‘The accessibility to the different partners, and the flexibility and speed with which each specialist enters the transaction at the right time and in an agile manner, make Barros a firm to turn to for complex projects with several areas involved.’
‘The experience of the partners is notable, giving extreme confidence to foreign companies.’
‘Clients are very satisfied with the team of people that comprise it, especially Vicente Cordero, whose availability and involvement in transactions help the team work very fluidly, optimising the time and resources of all parties.’
‘Vicente Cordero has a great ability to listen and understands the scenario by asking questions that allow him to understand the scope of work and the resources necessary to carry out the deal on time.’
‘Vicente Cordero stands out for his pro-business vision - he has the ability to be a strategic contributor to the completion of transactions.’
'Pablo Guerrero, Bernardo Simián, Enrique Barros, Luis Eduardo Toro, all top quality. Very pro deal, accusatory, involved in the details.'
Key clients
- JX Nippon Mining & Metals
- MPC Holdings
- CMB Prime Administradora General de Fondos
- Administradora de Inversiones GSI Capital
- AES Andes
- Pidrella
- Sociedad Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Ricardo Anguiano Sépulveda
- MDS group
- Grupo Security
Work highlights
- Acted as Chilean counsel for JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation (and certain of its affiliates) on the execution of a binding purchase agreement with Lundin Mining Corporation for the $950m sale of 51% of JX Nippon’s interest in SCM Lumina Copper Chile.
- Assisting MPC Holdings with the acquisition of a controlling stake of its current partner in steel wire solutions businesses in Chile and Peru.
- Advised CMB Prime Administradora General de Fondos (administrator of investment fund Fondo de Inversión CMB-LV Infraestructura III) on the acquisition by the fund of 50.1% of Terminales Marítimos de la Patagonia.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Felipe Ríos
Practice head
Pablo Guerrero; Bernardo Simian