CMS Carey & Allende fields ‘an excellent team of lawyers for corporate matters, especially those focused on M&A’. Routinely advising on significant transactions in Chile and the wider Latin America region, the 20-strong practice advises on unsolicited tender offers, debt restructurings, and cross-border expansion strategies through acquisitions. Its sector expertise ranges from digital infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, IT and telecoms, to public infrastructure, real estate, construction, aquaculture, hospitality and life sciences. The track record of telecoms and IT specialist Ramón Valdivieso includes several takeover bids; M&A and private equity expert Jorge Allende Destuet, ’stands out for his leadership on complex matters’; Ignacio Errazquin focuses on M&A, private equity and joint venture structuring, as well as mining and renewable energy-related project financing; and April 2024-promoted partner Enrique Vergara advises on M&A, including the structuring of investment vehicles. At senior associate level, Sofía Haupt specialises in M&A, corporate law, private equity, and contracts. Former senior Lucia Ochoa left the firm in May 2025.
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‘Great client service and broad commercial vision, which allows them to understand clients’ businesses fully.’
‘Their negotiation and internal and external interaction skills allow them to navigate complex processes until they achieve successful final results.’
‘They have an excellent team of lawyers for corporate matters, especially those focused on M&A. Quality, speed and sophistication in their work.’
‘The CMS team is known for providing quick and timely responses, with a clear understanding of the business for which their advice is sought. They stand out from other firms by presenting the requested information or analysis in a very organised, dynamic manner with presentations, which makes follow-up very easy for the client.’
‘They understand clients’ needs and propose solutions that align with the business.’
‘Jorge Allende Destuet is absolutely extraordinary.’
‘Jorge Allende Destuet stands out for his leadership on complex matters, while also being up-to-date on the details of each operation.’
‘Ignacio Errazquin is great for his detailed handling of case information.’
Key clients
- Software AG
- OnNet Fibra
- Holding Río Baker
- KKR
- Dreams
- Arkema
- Banco Santander
- Karun
- Solbet
- Cermaq Chile
- Comercial Pacific
- Resource Capital Funds Management Pty
- Desert Point
- Selva Viva Drinks
- Software AG – Silver Lake
- OnNet Fibra
- Holding Río Baker
- KKR
- Dreams
- Arkema
Work highlights
Advised Software AG on the €2.13bn carve-out and sale of its StreamSets and WebMethods business units to IBM (involving 40 jurisdictions).
Advised KKR /ON*NETFIBRA on the acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic network, including FTTH, P2P networks, and related assets.
Advised French company Arkema on its acquisition of a flexible packaging laminating adhesives business from The Dow Chemical Company for $150m.
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Sofía Haupt
Lucia Ochoa
Practice head
Ramón Valdivieso; Jorge Allende Destuet