Delivering ‘solutions that work’, Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados' 14-strong group has notable cross-border M&A experience in the infrastructure, energy, natural resources, real estate and retail sectors. The team additionally advises on M&A transactions involving digital companies, such as e-commerce businesses and app-related start-ups. The practice’s principal figures are Arnaldo Gorziglia, who has longstanding experience in cross-border M&A transactions for private and public corporations; commercial, corporate and business law expert Ignacio Arteaga; and energy law specialist Luciano Cruz, who is ’appreciated for his willingness and quick legal assistance’. At director level, Cristián Carpentier's wide-ranging workload encompasses M&A transactions involving high voltage transmission lines, as well as renewable and conventional power plants.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team that supports all clients’ needs. Practical and purposeful in their answers.’
‘Very attentive to client needs. Thorough understanding of the topics and an ability to guide clients through the process so that non-legal people understand it perfectly.’
‘Great understanding of how to see things from a practical perspective and ability to understand commercial contexts.’
‘They really do make an effort to understand clients’ needs and find solutions that work.’
‘Stands out for being a firm with high-level performances and a global view of business.’
‘Collaborative work, understands clients’ problems, and accompanies them at all stages of the process.’
‘These lawyers are specialists, the approach is always pro-business, and they are available at all times.’
‘Luciano Cruz is appreciated for his willingness and quick legal assistance.’
Key clients
- Grupo Costanera
- Walmart
- Acciona
- Pochteca
- Sumitomo
- AES Andes
- Sembrador Capital de Riesgo
- Frontal Trust
- Obton
- INCHALAM
Work highlights
Advised Obton on the acquisition, construction and financing of a portfolio of seven renewable energy projects in Chile, its assistance including the set up of the corporate vehicles and overall corporate structure in Chile.
Advised private investment fund Fondo IV on the sale of Agrícola El Olmo and Santa Cristina, which are dedicated to the production and exporting of hazelnuts.
Advised Engie Energía Chile on the acquisition of three wind farms on the island of Chiloe (Los Lagos Region).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Arnaldo Gorziglia; Ignacio Arteaga; Luciano Cruz