Clyde & Co's lawyers in Chile ‘stand out not only for their technical excellence, but also for their practical, client-oriented approach’. The corporate practice comprises experts in M&A, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations - particularly in relation to the finance, insurance, mining and agriculture sectors. It also fields industry specialists in retail, technology, venture capital and public concessions. The corporate and M&A team in Chile is led by Santiago office managing partner Franco Acchiardo, who focuses on M&A and joint ventures, alongside his capital markets and financing practices; Hugo Prieto is an experienced corporate, M&A, foreign investment, mining and real estate practitioner; and senior associate Nicolás Adriasola advises on M&A and venture capital transactions. Former associate José Tomás Sáez departed the firm in July 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘One of the team's main strengths is its ability to integrate quickly its clients' business objectives into its legal analysis, allowing it to deliver more efficient and strategic solutions.’
- ‘Clyde & Co's partners not only have outstanding professional track records, but they are also actively involved in matters, providing direct experience and building trust at every stage of the process.’
Key clients
- Clairvest
- Laboratorio Maver
Work highlights
Advised Clairvest Group on the sale of its stake in companies that hold shares in the casino and hotel operating entities of Grupo Marina Del Sol, which hold the operating licenses for the Calama, Talcahuano, Chillán, and Osorno casinos.