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‘Able to provide tailor-made solutions’ Dentons' sizeable 25-strong corporate and M&A practice acts at every stage of transactions, including due diligence, documentation and deal closure phases. It also assists with buyer protection issues and seller-side exit strategies. Among the department’s several experienced practitioners, mining and construction M&A specialist Karlfranz Koehler ’stands out for his extensive industry knowledge’; Luis Izquierdo's broad expertise includes finance and energy industry-related M&A; Santiago office managing partner José Manuel Larraín acts for companies (particularly foreign investors) on high-end corporate transactions, including cross-border acquisitions; and Felipe Rencoret Prieto leads the firm’s capital markets and banking and finance groups. The group further includes Carlos Urzúa, a specialist in corporate and M&A matters; and at senior associate level, Daniel Cristi focuses on the real estate and salmon industries, while Ana Azócar's workload includes cross-border transactions.
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  • ‘The Dentons team is very responsive and they are able to provide tailor-made solutions, taking into account clients’ business needs.’

  • ‘Karlfranz Koheler stands out for his extensive industry knowledge, which allows him to provide specialised advice on highly complex issues.’
  • ‘Karlfranz Koheler responds quickly to client requests and demonstrates a deep understanding of their problems, allowing him to provide highly effective advice.’
  • ‘José Manuel Larraín is a professional of the highest standards. He not only offers expert advice, but also provides excellent client service and care.’
  • ‘José Manuel Larraín differentiates himself from his competitors by providing direct legal advice, which allows him to have a deep understanding and closeness to the matters and questions presented.’

  • ‘Luis Izquierdo provides hands-on advice and is quick to adapt, if needed.’

Key clients

  • Red Bull
  • Midea Carrier
  • Asesorías Computacionales
  • Vesta Software Group
  • Menzies Holding
  • Almar Water Services
  • Refax Chile
  • Agreen Company
  • Encora
  • Nittetsu Mining Co
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft
  • Patria Investments
  • Digixem360
  • eXp World Holdings
  • China Railway Tunnel Group Co
  • Lime Technology
  • Bertonati Vehículos Especiales
  • Basf Chile
  • Viasat Telematics

Work highlights

Advised the IFC on the acquisition of a 10% equity interest in Tanner Servicios Financieros.
Advised Nittetsu Mining Co on the acquisition of the Puquios Project, a greenfield copper mining project in Chile.
Advised M&H on its acquisition of a backup energy generation portfolio (owned by a MBI-managed investment fund).

Practice head

Karlfranz Koehler; Luis Izquierdo; Felipe Rencoret; José Manuel Larraín; Carlos Urzúa

Other key lawyers

Karen Kulka

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