A member firm of the Multilaw and World Law Group international networks, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr fields experts in M&A deals and joint ventures, as well as corporate restructurings and shareholder agreements. The 21-strong corporate and M&A practice also assists domestic and international companies with ongoing corporate issues. Gonzalo Rencoret, who ‘instills a lot of trust’, advises on day-to-day company matters, M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and relationships with regulators; Nicholas Mocarquer's practice includes M&A transactions, shareholder agreements and public tender offers; Sergio Orrego acts for several major international and domestic companies, including listed corporations; and Felipe Rencoret Portales' career includes working at Holland & Knight LLP's Miami office. Other key practitioners are M&A and restructuring lawyer Rafael Rencoret, and senior associate Bernardita Schmidt, who is ’excellent in her approach’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are diligent when requested to intervene. Highly professional, diligent, and decisive, and with excellent management of the matters assigned.’
- ‘Gonzalo Rencoret is highly professional and with extensive knowledge - he instills a lot of trust, is always up-to-date on legal matters, and is a reference point for corporate matters.’
- ‘Clients rely upon Gonzalo Rencoret because they know he will do an excellent job.’
- ‘They are a serious, proactive firm - excellent management and knowledge of corporate matters, different types of companies, and tax issues.’
- ‘Bernardita Schmidt is very professional in her work, close to clients, excellent in her approach, well-versed in the matters assigned, and a source of great trust for clients.’
- ‘Their fees are very much in line with the good results. Very professional.’
Key clients
- BHP
- SQM
- Eli Lilly
- Sony
- ENEL
- Dow Chemical
- Grupo Ferrero
- Pan American Silver
- LSEG
- Thomson Reuters
- ADM
- Elanco
Work highlights
Advised AgroFresh on the acquisition of Pace International from Sumitomo Chemical Co.
Advised Disan on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Dresden.
Advised Pesquera Yadrán on its merger with Inversiones Aguas Buenas.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gonzalo Rencoret; Nicholas Mocarquer; Sergio Orrego; Felipe Rencoret Portales