Barros & Errázuriz Rankings
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Barros & Errázuriz has been ranked as TOP-TIER in 8 practice areas and been recommended in 13 further practice areas in The Legal 500 Latin America - 2025 Edition.
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| 1 | Chile > Banking and finance | Barros & Errázuriz | Banking and finance | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Banking and finance | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Francisco de la Barra; Enrique Barros | Bank Of Montreal, Ares Management, Grupo Kaufmann, Sk International, Magotteaux Andino, Empresas Iansa, Banco Security, Banco Itaú Chile, Banco De Crédito E Inversiones, Banco De Crédito Del Perú, Familia Gálmez, Administradora De Inversiones Gsi Capital | Advised Bank of Montreal (as lender) on the second amended and restated credit agreement to be entered into by Pan American Silver Corp (as borrower) and BMO (as agent). Advised Ares Management on the negotiation and restructuring of mezzanine credit agreements for $280m (granted by Ares investment funds to Mainstream Renewable Power Mezzanine Finance DAC). Advised Kaufmann Group and Andes Motor on the public tender for the provision of electric buses to the Public Transport System of the Province of Santiago and the municipalities of San Bernardo and Puente Alto. | Barros & Errázuriz's sizeable banking and finance practice acts for both lenders and borrowers on high-stakes financing transactions. The group is particularly active in energy and infrastructure project finance deals; and is additionally able to leverage the firm’s strong real estate, energy, environmental and regulatory credentials. Clients further benefit from the firm’s affiliation with the Affinitas network, which fosters collaboration on regional banking, finance and capital markets developments with peers in Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The practice recently advised Ares Management on the negotiation and restructuring of mezzanine credit agreements totalling $280m. Co-leading the team, Francisco De la Barra's track record includes several local and international structured financings of projects; and Enrique Barros V is a corporate and structured finance specialist. The group also showcases veteran banking and finance practitioner Nicolás Balmaceda; Bernardo Simian, an adviser on both bank financings and capital markets deals; and structured and corporate finance expert María Olga Rivera. In the senior associate ranks, Nicole Ubal's practice covers corporate financing, projects finance and refinancing; José Miguel Poblete is experienced in project finance; and Jean Andre Petit focuses on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Former fellow senior Valentina Villalobos moved in-house at Pacific Hydro Chile in October 2023. | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | José Miguel Poblete | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | José Miguel Poblete - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Nicole Ubal | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Nicole Ubal - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Jean Andre Petit | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Jean Andre Petit - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Nicolás Balmaceda | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Nicolás Balmaceda – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Francisco De la Barra | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Francisco De la Barra – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Enrique Barros V | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Enrique Barros V – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| Chile > Banking and finance > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | María Olga Rivera | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | María Olga Rivera – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Banking and finance | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | Barros & Errázuriz | Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Javier San Martín | Larraín Vial Activos (Administradora General de Fondos), Banco BTG Pactual, Agrícola La Higuera, Credicorp Capital, Buildtek, Fratelli Investments, Grupo CVV | Assisted Larraín Vial Activos, Administradora General de Fondos (as creditor) with the preparation and filing of a compulsory liquidation lawsuit. Assisted Banco BTG Pactual with the preparation and filing of a compulsory liquidation lawsuit against Boulevard Maestranza. Assisted Agrícola La Higuera (as debtor) with the preparation, filing and enforcement of a reorganisation and restructuring procedure. | A core area for full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz, the insolvency and restructuring practice represents both debtors and creditors in judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations. The group is also sought out for its experience in insolvency proceedings, as well as insolvency and restructuring-related litigation and arbitration cases. It additionally advises on the acquisition of assets from companies that are subject to liquidation or reorganisation procedures. The group recently assisted Larraín Vial Activos, Administradora General de Fondos (as creditor) with the preparation and filing of a compulsory liquidation lawsuit. Team head and bankruptcy-related disputes specialist, Javier San Martín is the current professor of Insolvency Law at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez; fellow partner José Luis Corvalán assists with both liquidation and reorganisation procedures. At associate level, both senior Milton Gutcovsky and intermediate Alexis Cespedes regularly act for debtors and creditors in relation to reorganisations and liquidations. | Chile | Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | ||||
| Chile > Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Milton Gutcovsky | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Milton Gutcovsky - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | ||||||
| Chile > Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Javier San Martín | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Javier San Martín – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | ||||||
| Chile > Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | José Luis Corvalán | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | José Luis Corvalán - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Capital markets | Barros & Errázuriz | Capital markets | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Capital markets | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Luis Alberto Letelier; Cristián Barros; Víctor Barros; Javier Díaz | BTG Pactual Renta Comercial Fondo de Inversión, Vías Chile, Caja de Compensación de Asignación Familiar Los Héroes, Minera Valparaíso, Singular Asset Management Administradora General de Fondos, Administradora General de Fondos Security, Credicorp, BICE Inversiones Administradora General de Fondos, Essbio, Coca-Cola Embonor, Compass Group Chile Administradora General de Fondos, Ameris Capital Administradora General de Fondos | Advised BTG Pactual Renta Comercial Fondo de Inversión on issuing and placing corporate bonds. Advised Vías Chile on the issuance of 8,000 Series C bonds and 8,000 Series D bonds. Advised Los Héroes on three placements under a line of trade notes registered in the Securities Registry of the Financial Market Commission. | The 44-strong capital markets team at Barros & Errázuriz is consistently mandated by major companies to advise on issuances of securities and public offerings of bonds, shares and other securities. The practice is also well known for its assistance to domestic and international management companies, investment banks, Chilean investment funds managers and stockbrokers; and being a full-service practice, the team routinely leverages the expertise of the firm’s M&A, corporate, tax and real estate departments for significant capital markets transactions. The group is co-led by Luis Alberto Letelier, who has longstanding experience in advising companies and funds on issues of shares and debt (both in Chile and on the international markets); Cristián Barros, who is a regular adviser on high-stakes capital markets deals; Víctor Barros, whose recent experience includes the issuance and placement of private and public investment funds and bonds; and Javier Díaz is the practice’s regulatory expert. At senior associate level, Juan Ignacio Galdámez advises fund management companies and securities intermediaries regarding capital markets' matters; Francisco Vial is experienced in securities market regulation; and Pedro Pablo Cruz advises fund managers, securities intermediaries, banks and companies on the issuance of bonds and other instruments. Former senior associate Fernando Campino moved in house at Empresas Ariztía in March 2024. | Chile | Capital markets | ||||
| Chile > Capital markets > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Cristián Barros | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Cristián Barros – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| Chile > Capital markets > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Luis Alberto Letelier | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Luis Alberto Letelier – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| Chile > Capital markets > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Juan Ignacio Galdámez | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Juan Ignacio Galdámez – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| Chile > Capital markets > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Francisco Vial | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Francisco Vial - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| Chile > Capital markets > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Pedro Pablo Cruz | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Pedro Pablo Cruz - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| Chile > Capital markets > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Víctor Barros | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Víctor Barros – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Capital markets | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Competition and antitrust | Barros & Errázuriz | Competition and antitrust | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Competition and antitrust | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Luis Eduardo Toro; Francisco Bórquez; José Luis Corvalán | Americar, Comisión Nacional de Energía, Servicios Visa International, Valle Hermoso (MH Inversiones), Asociación Gremial de Productores de Huevos de Chile, Pacific Mining Parts, Essbio, Esmax Distribución, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional, Grupo Argos | Assisted Servicios Visa International with the defence of three lawsuits filed by payment facilitators, in relation to the cross-border acquiring rule. Advised Valle Hermoso, Auquinco and Alcantara on the acquisition of Inchalam shares from Bekaert, the assistance including antitrust issues. Assisted Esmax Distribución with its defence before the Chilean Competition Tribunal, which involved a consultation process initiated by the FNE. | ‘Positioning itself as a market leader due to its extensive track record and successful results’, Barros & Errázuriz's competition and antitrust team has longstanding involvement in high-stakes TDLC cases. The seven-strong department (including three partners) is also consistently mandated by national and international clients to assist with investigations before the FNE; and in relation to merger control matters, the team is notably specialised in concentration notifications. The team’s competition work further includes advice to companies on preventing anti-competitive conduct, such assistance encompassing commercial policy reviews, along with the establishment of business protocols and compliance programmes. It additionally advises trade associations on competition issues. The team is co-led by litigation and arbitration specialist Luis Eduardo Toro; merger control practice head Francisco Bórquez, who ‘has outstanding experience in antitrust issues’, and whose workload includes day-to-day competition advice, including compliance and administrative and judicial procedures before the FNE and TDLC; and José Luis Corvalán, whose expertise covers both litigation and competition and antitrust law. At associate level, senior Catalina Villalobos - an adviser on mergers, litigation and anti-competitive practices - is a former legal deputy at the FNE’s mergers division; and the practices of both Josefina Poblete and Virginia González focus on mergers and anti-competitive conduct. | Chile | Competition and antitrust | ||||
| Chile > Competition and antitrust > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Luis Eduardo Toro | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Luis Eduardo Toro – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| Chile > Competition and antitrust > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Catalina Villalobos | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Catalina Villalobos – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| Chile > Competition and antitrust > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Francisco Bórquez | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Francisco Bórquez – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| Chile > Competition and antitrust > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | José Luis Corvalán | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | José Luis Corvalán - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| 3 | Chile > Compliance | Barros & Errázuriz | Compliance | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Compliance | ||||||
| 3 | Chile > Compliance | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Javier Díaz; Cristián Barros | Coca Cola Embonor, Macquarie Capital, Compass Group Administradora General de Fondos, Mapfre Chile | Provides ongoing compliance advice to Coca Cola Embonor. Provides Macquarie Capital Chile with ongoing compliance advice. Advising Compass Group Administradora General de Fondos on risk management and corporate control policies. | The six-member team at full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz has extensive experience in designing compliance programmes in relation to anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and counterterrorism. It additionally advises on the compliance aspects of financial regulation, antitrust, and labour and environmental law; and also assists with risk management issues, internal investigations, defence-side administrative investigations and enforcement actions. Javier Díaz is an expert in financial and capital markets regulation, while managing partner Cristián Barros is also actively involved in developing the firm’s compliance department. The senior associate to note, Francisco Vial Marín, advises publicly traded corporations, investment funds and fintech companies on compliance matters. | Chile | Compliance | ||||
| 1 | Chile > Consumer and advertising law | Barros & Errázuriz | Consumer and advertising law | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Consumer and advertising law | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Consumer and advertising law | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Javier San Martin; Luis Eduardo Toro; David Cademartori; José Luis Corvalán | Automotoras Kauffman, Bruno Fritsch, Guillermo Morales, Sky Airlines, Correos de Chile, Aguas del Valle, Essbio, Inmobiliaria Aconcagua, Delta Airlines, Levaduras Collico, Inmobiliaria y Constructora de La Barra Serrano, Directv Chile, Universidad Andrés Bello, Didi, Socovesa | Acted for Automotoras Kauffman, Bruno Fritsch and Guillermo Morales in a class action filed by Conadecus, a Chilean consumer organisation, against seven vehicle sales companies and three financial companies, the matter alleging consumer law misconduct. Defended Sky Airlines against a class action filed by consumer association Conadecus, in relation to flight reschedulings, cancellations and suspensions during the pandemic. Representing Correos de Chile in a class action filed by SERNAC against Correos de Chile, in relation to an alleged personal data leak. | Full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz is home to an 11-member team that is sought out for both high-stakes class actions and mediation processes with Chile’s Consumer Law Authority (SERNAC). The practice’s client base spans a broad range of sectors including public services, utilities and telecoms (including mobile services and satellite TV), along with education, real estate, postal services and healthcare. Notable examples include Sky Airlines, Delta Airlines and DirecTv Chile. Recent highlights saw the group act for Automotoras Kauffman, Bruno Fritsch and Guillermo Morales in a class action brought by Chilean consumer organisation, Conadecus, against seven vehicle sales companies (and three financial companies), the matter alleging consumer law misconduct. Civil and commercial litigation and arbitration specialist, Javier San Martín, advises on consumer law matters, in addition to acting in class action lawsuits and other actions filed by SERNAC or individuals; Luis Eduardo Toro is a competition and antitrust specialist, whose litigation experience also covers consumer law; David Cademartori advises on consumer matters, in addition to focusing on administrative and public law; and arbitration, litigation and antitrust law practitioner José Luis Corvalán is experienced in class actions. In the senior associate ranks, Isidora Fernández and Nicole Nannig both advise on consumer law. | Chile | Consumer and advertising law | ||||
| Chile > Consumer and advertising law > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Isidora Fernández | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Isidora Fernández – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Consumer and advertising law | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Corporate and M&A | Barros & Errázuriz | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Corporate and M&A | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Pablo Guerrero; Bernardo Simian | JX Nippon Mining & Metals, MPC Holdings, CMB Prime Administradora General de Fondos, Administradora de Inversiones GSI Capital, AES Andes, Pidrella, Sociedad Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Ricardo Anguiano Sépulveda, MDS group, Grupo Security | Acted as Chilean counsel for JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation (and certain of its affiliates) on the execution of a binding purchase agreement with Lundin Mining Corporation for the $950m sale of 51% of JX Nippon’s interest in SCM Lumina Copper Chile. Assisting MPC Holdings with the acquisition of a controlling stake of its current partner in steel wire solutions businesses in Chile and Peru. Advised CMB Prime Administradora General de Fondos (administrator of investment fund Fondo de Inversión CMB-LV Infraestructura III) on the acquisition by the fund of 50.1% of Terminales Marítimos de la Patagonia. | ‘Always thinking about the deal’s completion’, Barros & Errázuriz's 47-strong group has a significant market reputation for high-profile private acquisitions, listed companies’ cross-border takeovers, acquisitions of controlling and minority interests, divestitures and corporate restructuring programmes. The full-service corporate and M&A department, which regularly leverages the expertise of the firm’s tax, antitrust, banking & finance, competition, energy and real estate specialists, is co-led by highly-rated M&A experts Pablo Guerrero and Bernardo Simian. The practice also comprises Fernando Barros, who, in addition to leading the firm’s tax offering, advises on investment projects, corporate structures and business strategies; managing partner Cristián Barros and Luis Alberto Letelier (both advisers on M&A and capital markets); and Emilio Vásquez and Carlos Ducci, who are experienced in corporate law, foreign investment, M&A and joint ventures. The next line of key partners includes Sergio Eguiguren, whose workload encompasses M&A and general corporate advice; experienced corporate law practitioner Lucas Marinovic; and Vicente Cordero, who in addition to being ‘a strategic contributor to the completion of transactions’, has relocated to head-up the firm's New York office, which is due to open its doors this month (October 2024). In the firm’s senior associate team, Jorge Covarrubias advises on M&A and general corporate matters; Mary Anne Homann's workload includes assisting local clients with everyday corporate issues; and Felipe Ríos is experienced in M&A and corporate law. | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Cristián Barros | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Cristián Barros – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Fernando Barros | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Fernando Barros – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Pablo Guerrero | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Pablo Guerrero – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Felipe Ríos | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Felipe Ríos - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Carlos Ducci | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Carlos Ducci - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Bernardo Simian | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Bernardo Simian – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Emilio Vásquez | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Emilio Vásquez - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Lucas Marinovic | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Lucas Marinovic – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Chile > Corporate and M&A > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Vicente Cordero | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Vicente Cordero – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Data privacy | Barros & Errázuriz | Data privacy | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Data privacy | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Data privacy | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Ignacio Ovalle; Andrés Rodríguez | DirecTV Chile, DiDi, Grupo Saesa, Fluidra, Independencia (Administradora General de Fondos de Inversión), Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional, Prudential Administradora General de Fondos, Compass Group Chile, Dentsply Sirona, BN Américas, Ebury, Gastronomía y Negocios, Makita, Xepelin | Ongoing advice to Grupo Saesa on personal data issues. Ongoing advice to DiDi on personal data matters. Ongoing regulatory advice to the legal division of DirecTV in Chile on data privacy matters. | Barros & Errázuriz‘s five-member data privacy team comprises specialists in the drafting, editing and implementation of privacy policies. The group consistently reviews a range of agreements involving personal data transfers, its expertise including assessments of their legal impact on clients’ business models in Chile. The practice provides ongoing regulatory advice to DirecTV Chile’s legal division on data privacy matters, while Chinese mobile transportation platform DiDi, Chilean power distribution company Grupo Saesa and Spanish pool manufacturer Fluidra are also key clients. The department is co-led by longstanding TMT sector expert, José Ignacio Ovalle, who routinely advises national and foreign companies on personal data protection issues; and Andrés Rodríguez (at partner level since March 2023), whose experience includes advising the Government of Chile on telecoms, IT and data privacy work. Rodríguez’s career also includes working for four years as former chief legal adviser at the Undersecretary of Telecommunications. In the associate team, Magdalena Rojas is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/Europe), who advises clients on the adaptation of their processes and contractual documents to local personal data protection legislation; and Fernanda Irrazabal, whose experience includes a nine-month internship in Barcelona, where she advised companies on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). | Chile | Data privacy | ||||
| Chile > Data privacy > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Magdalena Rojas | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Magdalena Rojas - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Data privacy | ||||||
| Chile > Data privacy > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | José Ignacio Ovalle | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | José Ignacio Ovalle – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Data privacy | ||||||
| Chile > Data privacy > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Andrés Rodríguez | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Andrés Rodríguez – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Data privacy | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration | Barros & Errázuriz | Dispute resolution: arbitration | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Tomás Errázuriz; Luis Eduardo Toro | Consorcio Montec-Bueno, Mercado Libre, Universidad Finis Terrae, Ameris UPC Departamental I, Ameris UPC Departamental II | Represented Montajes Industriales Montec (and a consortium) in two arbitrations against CAP, the dispute arising during the performance of two EPC contracts. Acting for Mercado Libre in a lawsuit for breach of contract against construction company Campos de Chile. Acting for Universidad Finis Terrae in an arbitration claim filed by Inmobiliaria Altura for alleged breach of a contract. | The ‘committed and very responsible’ arbitration practice at Barros & Errázuriz acts for clients from a range of industries, including construction, engineering, real estate, ports and chemical products. The 18-strong team also assists with disputes involving investment funds, education, food, logistics, water supply, pharmaceuticals, and vineyards. The full-service firm’s dispute resolution experts act in domestic and international commercial arbitrations concerning civil and commercial law, tax, bankruptcies, real estate and antitrust; and the group is notably experienced in energy and telecoms-related disputes. Several of the firm’s partners also regularly sit as arbitrators. The team is co-led by contract, consumer, commercial and antitrust law specialist Luis Eduardo Toro, who is particularly experienced in complex commercial arbitrations; and founding partner José Tomás Errázuriz, an expert in corporate, finance, energy, telecoms and antitrust-related cases. The practice further showcases experienced dispute resolution practitioner Javier San Martín; José Luis Corvalán, whose civil and commercial litigation workload encompasses both domestic and international arbitrations; and administrative law specialist David Cademartori. In the firm’s senior associate team, Isidora Fernández acts in domestic arbitrations involving civil liability, corporate and construction disputes; Milton Gutcovsky acts in national and international arbitrations under ICC and UNCITRAL rules; and Nicole Nannig regularly acts as an actuary at CAM Santiago. | Chile | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Luis Eduardo Toro | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Luis Eduardo Toro – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Isidora Fernández | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Isidora Fernández – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | José Luis Corvalán | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | José Luis Corvalán – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation | Barros & Errázuriz | Dispute resolution: litigation | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Tomás Errázuirz; Luis Eduardo Toro | Colbún, Scotiabank, HAM Chile, HDI Seguros, NuevoSur (ESSBIO), Brescia Mobilita, United Warehouse Automation Chile, Metrogas | Representing Colbún in multiple legal actions, stemming from a tunnel collapse within one of its hydroelectric power plants. Representing Scotiabank in a claim filed by Golden Arrow, seeking the reduction of the interest rate that was applicable to a loan. Defended HAM Chile against an unfair competition-related damages action, which was brought by Nerguias. | Barros & Errázuriz fields a large, 17-strong litigation practice that acts in the gamut of civil and commercial litigation work, including appearing before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and Supreme Courts. The full-service team also acts in domestic and international arbitrations, mediation proceedings and cases before national regulatory agencies. Its expertise ranges from civil and commercial law disputes, to tax, bankruptcy, real estate and antitrust matters. The group is additionally experienced in regulated areas, such as energy and telecoms; and its recent caseload includes major construction project and real estate development-related litigation. The group is co-led by Luis Eduardo Toro, whose litigation expertise covers energy and telecoms disputes, as well as contractual liability and damages-related suits; and longstanding disputes expert José Tomás Errázuriz. The department further showcases Javier San Martín, a specialist in dispute resolution, consumer protection law, reorganisations, individual bankruptcies and company liquidations; David Cademartori, whose track record encompasses administrative proceedings before government entities, along with civil and administrative litigation before Chile’s ordinary courts of justice; and civil and commercial litigation practitioner José Luis Corvalán, who is ‘an outstanding professional with great communication skills’. At senior associate level, Isidora Fernández, Milton Gutcovsky and Nicole Nannig all act in civil and commercial litigation. | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Luis Eduardo Toro | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Luis Eduardo Toro – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Isidora Fernández | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Isidora Fernández – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Milton Gutcovsky | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Milton Gutcovsky - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Javier San Martín | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Javier San Martín – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | José Luis Corvalán | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | José Luis Corvalán – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Tomás Errázuriz; Fernando Garrido; Cristóbal Pellegrini | Colbún, ISA Interchile, Conexión Kimal Lo Aguirre, Grenergy, WEG Administradora General de Fondos, Empresas Gasco, Toesca Administradora General de Fondos, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional | Advised Empresas Gasco on the tariff-setting process for the network gas distribution service in Magallanes. Advised Toesca Administradora General de Fondos/Toesca Renovables on the negotiation and execution of a share purchase agreement between Toesca Infraestructura II and Inversiones Luz del Norte for the acquisition of all the shares in Parque Fotovoltaico Luz del Norte. Advised Colbún on the negotiation of a power purchase agreement with Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi for the supply of renewable energy. | Full-service law firm Barros & Errázuriz has significant experience in energy-related matters, including electricity sector issues. The 13-strong team covers the negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs), regulatory issues, energy M&A, joint ventures, and acquisition processes. The firm is also home to specialists in project financing and energy-related disputes. On the renewable energy side, the team advises domestic, regional and international market players, developers and financiers on hydroelectric, wind and solar energy projects, as well as transmission lines. In energy litigation, the group’s track record includes successful lawsuits over the interpretation and application of large PPAs. The department is led by José Tomás Errázuriz, who advises on major energy projects, as well as energy litigation (in addition to leading the firm’s dispute resolution offering). The team further showcases Fernando Garrido, who has extensive experience in natural resources and energy project development, energy M&A, project finance, litigation, and energy companies’ general corporate matters; and Cristóbal Pellegrini, who is ‘a practical lawyer who knows the electricity market in Chile in depth’. Pellegrini focuses predominantly on energy project developments, PPAs, project finance, M&A transactions (including due diligence), corporate law, and litigation. Associates Catalina Vergara and Raimundo Ruiz are also experienced in energy projects. | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Electricity and hydrocarbons | |||
| 2 | Chile > Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons > Electricity | Barros & Errázuriz | Electricity | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Electricity and hydrocarbons | |||||
| Chile > Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | José Tomás Errázuriz | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | José Tomás Errázuriz – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Electricity and hydrocarbons | |||||
| Chile > Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Catalina Vergara | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Catalina Vergara - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Electricity and hydrocarbons | |||||
| Chile > Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Fernando Garrido | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Fernando Garrido – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Electricity and hydrocarbons | |||||
| Chile > Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Cristóbal Pellegrini | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Cristóbal Pellegrini – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Electricity and hydrocarbons | |||||
| 3 | Chile > Energy and natural resources > Mining | Barros & Errázuriz | Mining | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Mining | |||||
| 3 | Chile > Energy and natural resources > Mining | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Felipe Allende; Fernando Garrido | JX Nippon Mining & Metals, Mitsubishi Corporation, Almar Waters, Minera Peñoles de Chile, Minera Fresnillo, Vista Hermosa Inversiones Forestales | Chilean counsel to JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation (and certain of its affiliates) on the execution of a binding purchase agreement with Lundin Mining Corporation for the sale of 51% of JX Nippon’s interest in SCM Lumina Copper Chile. Advised Mitsubishi Corporation on the purchase of 5% of the Marimaca project, a copper deposit in the Antofagasta region. Advised a consortium (comprising Almar Water and Transelec) on an agreement for the construction and operation of two seawater impulsion pipelines, as well as the transportation and supply of such water, which will be used for the Centinela, Antucoya and Óxidos Encuentro mining operations. | Able to leverage the expertise of its M&A, financing and regulatory practices as necessary, the natural resources practice at full-service player Barros & Errázuriz fields specialists with experience in both domestic and cross-border mining matters. The five-member group handles option agreements, joint ventures and mining leases, along with streaming and royalties. It also assists with environmental matters, permitting issues and day-to-day mining issues. The group’s principal advisers are longstanding energy industry expert Fernando Garrido; and Felipe Allende, who assists mining companies with M&A transactions and project management issues. Particularly active advising on the processing of mining concessions, Martin Vial is the senior associate to note. | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Mining | |||
| Chile > Energy and natural resources > Mining > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Felipe Allende | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Felipe Allende – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Energy and natural resources | Mining | |||||
| 2 | Chile > Environment | Barros & Errázuriz | Environment | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Environment | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Environment | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Fernando Garrido; Matías Montoya | Austria Energy, Eletrans II, Eletrans III, Colbún, Interchile, Albemarle, Agrícola Mollendo, Microsoft, Levaduras Collico, Chilquinta, Agrícola Coexca, Coexca, International Paper, RBT Energy, Sonedix, Inmobiliaria El Plomo Dos, Indesa | Acted as local counsel to a consortium formed by AE, OK and CIP regarding the environmental aspects of a project involving the production of renewable green hydrogen and green ammonia in the Magallanes Region. Assisted Eletrans II with a sanctioning proceeding before the Environmental Superintendence. Defended Colbún against two claims filed before the Environmental Court of Antofagasta by an indigenous community against the environmental qualification resolutions of photovoltaic projects. | Barros & Errázuriz‘s ‘environmental team is very good at both defining the general strategy and its implementation’. The full-service firm’s seven-member practice advises at every stage of clients’ business development and demonstrates expertise in projects’ planning, operation and closure phases, including due diligence, project finance, environmental assessments, permitting issues and community matters. The team also assists with local authority relations, compliance, and litigation before Chile’s environmental and ordinary courts (including the Supreme Court), along with enforcement proceedings and preventive advice. Additionally, the department has notable experience in urban planning, climate change issues, and waste management, recycling and aquaculture regulations. Recent highlights include assisting electricity transmission company Eletrans II with a sanctioning proceeding before the Environmental Superintendence. The team’s principal figures are Fernando Garrido, an expert in project finance, litigation, and natural resources and energy project development; and director Matias Montoya, a former Environmental Assessment Agency general counsel, who ‘has significant experience in environmental issues’. Montoya focuses on environmental assessments and environmental compliance, along with litigation and due diligence. In the firm’s associate pool, senior Mara Angelini has ‘a lot of experience in environmental issues and development permits’, while Cristóbal Gil is also a key member of the natural resources group. | Chile | Environment | ||||
| Chile > Environment > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Mara Angelini | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Mara Angelini – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Environment | ||||||
| Chile > Environment > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Fernando Garrido | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Fernando Garrido – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Environment | ||||||
| Chile > Environment > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Matías Montoya | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Matías Montoya – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Environment | ||||||
| 4 | Chile > Insurance | Barros & Errázuriz | Insurance | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Insurance | ||||||
| 4 | Chile > Insurance | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Carlos Ducci; Javier Díaz | Fidelis, SAVE BCJ Compañía de Seguros de Vida, Sompo International | Provides ongoing legal regulatory advice to Fidelis Underwriting and Fidelis Insurance Bermuda. Advising SAVE BCJ Compañía de Seguros de Vida on its day-to-day business. Provided legal regulatory advice to both Endurance Worldwide Insurance and SI Insurance (Europe). | The four-member team at full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz covers the incorporation and establishment of insurance companies, as well as corporate governance and the sale of share holdings in insurance companies. On the regulatory side, the practice advises on compliance with the regulatory aspects of technical reserves, investment rules, risk management, internal control systems and anti-money laundering. The department is co-led by Carlos Ducci, an expert in corporate law, foreign investment, M&A and joint ventures; and Javier Díaz, whose career includes working as a lawyer for the Chilean Securities and Insurances Authority (now known as the Financial Market Commission). Senior associates Albert Harsch and Jorge Covarrubias round out the team. | Chile | Insurance | ||||
| 3 | Chile > Labour and employment | Barros & Errázuriz | Labour and employment | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 3 | Chile > Labour and employment | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Juan Cristóbal Iturrate; María Fernanda Espinosa | DirecTv, DiDi, Caitan (Mitsui Group), Bayer Monsanto, Delta Airlines, Conexión Kimal – Lo Aguirre, Territoria, EBCO, Coca Cola Embonor, Makita, Pepperstone Group, Ebury Partner, Colbún | Advising ADQ (Abu Dhabi) on the employment aspects of the acquisition of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut. Advised Konect on three simultaneous collective bargaining processes involving over 3,000 employees in different regions of the country. Acting for Caitan (Mitsui Group) in complex litigation concerning a fatal accident involving a subcontractor. | Delivering ‘effective solutions quickly and efficiently’, Barros & Errázuriz's nine-strong employment and immigration practice is increasingly mandated to assist with workplace harassment investigations, as well as labour-related litigation. The full-service firm’s team is co-led by Juan Cristóbal Iturrate, a longstanding manufacturing and education sector expert who is ‘exceptionally knowledgeable about labour jurisprudence’; and María Fernanda Espinosa (raised to partner in January 2023), whose practice encompasses international clients’ M&A-related labour matters, due diligence, internal investigations, and immigration issues in relation to expatriates and international mobility. Senior associate Pavel Alvarez is experienced in individual and collective labour law, day-to-day labour and employment advice, employment litigation and manufacturing industry-related collective bargaining. | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||
| Chile > Labour and employment > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Pavel Alvarez | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Pavel Alvarez – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||||
| Chile > Labour and employment > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Juan Cristóbal Iturrate | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Juan Cristóbal Iturrate – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||||
| Chile > Labour and employment > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | María Fernanda Espinosa | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | María Fernanda Espinosa – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Projects and infrastructure | Barros & Errázuriz | Projects and infrastructure | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Projects and infrastructure | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Projects and infrastructure | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Nicolás Balmaceda; Francisco de la Barra | Conexión Kimal Lo Aguirre, Almar Water Servicios España, Transelec Holdings Rentas, Grupo Kaufmann, Austria Energy, Ökowind, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Fund, Generación Solar, Empresas Gasco, Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Complejo Fronterizo Los Libertadores, Compañía Portuaria Mejillones, Caitán, Empresa Constructora Belfi | Advised Conexión Kimal Lo Aguirre on the tender process for an electric transmission line project. Advised the consortium formed by Almar Water Servicios España and Transelec Holdings Rentas (as sponsors) on the bidding process for the award of a BOOT project, consisting of the acquisition of a seawater impulsion and conduction system, and the design, finance, build and operation of a seawater impulsion and conduction system. Advised Kaufmann Group and Andes Motor on a public tender for the provision of electric buses. | Delivering ‘effective solutions’, Barros & Errázuriz’s sizeable practice has longstanding experience in high-stakes infrastructure and energy projects (and related transactions). The group is consistently mandated by developers, sponsors, constructors, operators, suppliers and financiers on tendering processes, as well as public and private works concessions, in relation to highways, prisons, airports, logistics centres, seaports and land terminals. It also assists with both renewable, conventional and transmission energy projects; mining companies’ large desalination projects; and high-value project financings. The practice is co-led by Nicolás Balmaceda, who focuses on infrastructure and financing work, as well as energy projects, public works concessions, engineering, construction, and arbitration; and infrastructure and energy project expert Francisco De la Barra, a regular adviser to sponsors, financial institutions, equity investors, export credit agencies, construction companies and development banks on project development and financing. The department further includes Fernando Garrido, who assists energy industry clients with the development, permitting, environmental and contractual aspects of generation and transmission projects; Cristóbal Pellegrini, a specialist in the project financing of large generation and transmission facilities; María Olga Rivera, who has notable port industry expertise; and mining project practitioner Felipe Allende. At senior associate level, Diego Ovalle and Nicole Ubal are the names to note. Since publication, Ovalle has been raised to the partnership - effective as of April 2025. | Chile | Projects and infrastructure | ||||
| Chile > Projects and infrastructure > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Nicolás Balmaceda | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Nicolás Balmaceda – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Projects and infrastructure | ||||||
| Chile > Projects and infrastructure > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Cristobal Pellegrini | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Cristobal Pellegrini – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Projects and infrastructure | ||||||
| Chile > Projects and infrastructure > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | María Olga Rivera | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | María Olga Rivera – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Projects and infrastructure | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Public law | Barros & Errázuriz | Public law | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Public law | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Public law | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Tomás Errázuriz; David Cademartori | Cooke Aquaculture Chile, Directv Chile Televisión, Essbio, Esval, Aguas del Valle, Laboratorios Andrómaco, Millard Ingenieros Asociados, Oxiquim, Solvtrans Chile, Albia, Clag (Chile), Federación Aérea de Chile, Fundación Educacional Colegio Los Leones de Quilpué, Fundación País Digital, Servicios Visa International, BTG Pactual Chile Administradora General de Fondos, Empresa Inmobiliaria Max, Compañía Minera Arbiodo, Sociedad Austral de Electricidad | Acting for Cooke Aquaculture Chile in an administrative proceeding conducted by the Environmental Authority. Represented DirecTV in a claim before the Santiago Court of Appeals, as well as in an inapplicability of the law request before the Chilean Constitutional Court. Defending Essbio against three claims filed by inhabitants of Rengo, requesting damages further to the alleged emission of unpleasant smells from sewers and wastewater treatment plants. | With ‘complete knowledge of administrative and judicial regulations and jurisprudence’, Barros & Errázuriz’s eight-strong public, administrative law and economic regulation team is highly focused on constitutional and administrative law. Representative examples include tariff-setting administrative processes, contentious administrative proceedings, and administrative sanctioning procedures involving the natural gas, telecoms, electricity, health, education and water sectors. The firm is also home to experts in administrative contracts, government liability, public procurement and maritime concessions. The public law team is additionally experienced in government agency-related contentious matters before Chile’s common tribunals, Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Comptroller General’s Office. The team’s principal figures are renowned arbitration expert José Tomás Errázuriz; and David Cademartori, ‘an extremely qualified lawyer’, whose track record covers administrative proceedings, as well as civil and administrative litigation. In the firm’s senior associate ranks, Alberto Sánchez is a ‘very skilled lawyer’, and Martin Gutiérrez assists with administrative and judicial procedures. Other public law associates to note are Marissa Baldazzi, Cristián Dorador and Cristóbal Millar, while of counsel Juan José Romero focuses on constitutional and administrative law, public works concessions, international trade remedies, and general economic regulation. Former associate Valeria Donoso departed the firm during 2023 for the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism. | Chile | Public law | ||||
| Chile > Public law > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Marissa Baldazzi | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Marissa Baldazzi – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Public law | ||||||
| Chile > Public law > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Alberto Sánchez | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Alberto Sánchez - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Public law | ||||||
| Chile > Public law > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | David Cademartori | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | David Cademartori – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Public law | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Real estate | Barros & Errázuriz | Real estate | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Real estate | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Real estate | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Ignacio Ovalle; Patricio Solórzano; Óscar Ruiz-Tagle | LarrainVial Asset Management Administradora General de Fondos, Parque Arauco, Cámara Chilena de la Construcción (CChC), BTG Pactual Chile, Scotiabank, TECK Carmen de Andacollo, Inmobiliaria Altas Cumbres, Universidad Finis Terrae, Agrosuper, Inmobiliaria Manquehue, Agrícola Valvi, Siena Inmobiliaria | Advised Parque Arauco on the acquisition of a 22-story building. Advised BTG Pactual Chile on the sale of commercial properties in Las Condes and Rengo, along with the assignment of the lease agreements for these properties. Advising Scotiabank on real estate and urban planning matters. | Barros & Errázuriz ‘remains one of the leading firms for real estate work’. The 13-member team is consistently sought out by domestic and international developers (and investment companies) to advise on the Chilean market’s largest real estate deals; and it is highly rated for its structuring of acquisitions, real estate associations and consortiums, as well as real estate project financings. Acting across the full range of real estate development work, its sector specialisms range from residential, commercial, industrial and multifamily, to educational, recreational, agricultural, hospitality, social housing, retail and hotel developments. It also has notable industry expertise in infrastructure and construction, including telecoms towers. The group is additionally experienced in regulatory issues and administrative conflicts. The team is co-led by José Ignacio Ovalle, who advises major real estate and construction companies on the development of condominiums, shopping centres, offices, ports and hotels; Patricio Solórzano, a longstanding adviser on the structuring of residential, commercial and industrial real estate projects; and Oscar Ruiz-Tagle, whose expertise encompasses urban and environmental regulations, along with territorial planning. The team further includes experienced counsel Alejandra Aránguiz, who ‘has complete knowledge of the subjects she advises on’; and senior associate and residential and commercial real estate project practitioner, María Teresa Diez. | Chile | Real estate | ||||
| Chile > Real estate > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Patricio Solórzano | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Patricio Solórzano – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Real estate | ||||||
| Chile > Real estate > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Alejandra Aránguiz | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Alejandra Aránguiz – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Real estate | ||||||
| Chile > Real estate > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | José Ignacio Ovalle | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | José Ignacio Ovalle – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Real estate | ||||||
| Chile > Real estate > Leading partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Oscar Ruiz-Tagle | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Oscar Ruiz-Tagle – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Real estate | ||||||
| Chile > Real estate > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Alejandra Aránguiz | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Alejandra Aránguiz – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Real estate | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Tax | Barros & Errázuriz | Tax | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > Tax | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Fernando Barros; Carola Trucco; Tomás Kovacevic | Independencia, Compass Group, LarrainVial | Advising Independencia on tax matters, including the taxation of capital markets instruments. Advising Compass Group on tax matters, including the taxation of investment vehicles. Advising Larraín Vial on tax issues. | Full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz is ’in the top tier of firms in Chile for tax and private client matters’. The 16-member tax law department is houses expertise in corporate taxation, VAT, capital markets, M&A-related tax issues, international taxation and inheritance tax. In relation to private clients, the team acts for wealthy Chilean and international family offices; and its broad sector expertise ranges from construction, engineering, real estate, telecoms and energy, to ports, investment funds, education, food, logistics, and pharmaceuticals (among others). The team is co-led by founding partner Fernando Barros, whose wide-ranging caseload encompasses investment project developments, the implementation of corporate and financial structures, and business strategy analyses; cross-border M&A and business reorganisation specialist Carola Trucco, who ‘can juggle the complexities of various legal systems masterfully’, and has longstanding experience in advising significant companies on tax matters at both domestic and international levels; and Tomás Kovacevic whose track record covers tax structuring transactions, the application of international agreements, reorganisations, legal tax opinions, and the tax aspects of capital markets and investment funds. The group further includes experienced counsel Magdalena Munita; and in the senior associate pool, Mauricio Bascuñán acts in tax audits and litigation, while María Luisa Marraccini is also a key tax practitioner. Since publication, the team has been further strengthened with the reincorporation of Álvaro Oyarce as a senior associate following the completion of his LLM and some 14 months as an international tax consultant at EY New York - effective as of December 2024. | Chile | Tax | ||||
| Chile > Tax > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Fernando Barros | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Fernando Barros – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| Chile > Tax > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | Carola Trucco | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Carola Trucco – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| Chile > Tax > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Mauricio Bascuñán | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Mauricio Bascuñán – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| Chile > Tax > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | María Luisa Marraccini | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | María Luisa Marraccini - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| Chile > Tax > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Magdalena Munita | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Magdalena Munita – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| Chile > Tax > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Tomás Kovacevic | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Tomás Kovacevic – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Tax | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > TMT | Barros & Errázuriz | TMT | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | TMT | ||||||
| 1 | Chile > TMT | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | José Ignacio Ovalle; Andrés Rodríguez | Microsoft, One Web, Colmena, Internet Mobile Communications, DirecTV, Megamedia Radio, Universidad San Sebastián, Banco Security, Lycamobile, ATP Fiber, Telefónica Global Solutions, Club de Golf Los Leones | Assisted Colmena with reviewing and negotiating a software agreement for the transition of its infrastructure to a cloud-based system. Ongoing advice to DirecTV regarding telecoms matters. Assisting Internet Mobile Communications Chile with obtaining the necessary permits and licenses in order to operate in Chile. | Full-service law firm Barros & Errázuriz is home to a six-member TMT team that consistently advises fixed and mobile operators, satellite operators, digital applications, and free-to-air, paid television and internet service providers. The firm’s enviable client base also consists of e-commerce and social media platforms, over-the-top (OTT) services, technology providers and telecoms-related infrastructure companies (among others). The group’s broad practice covers processing and obtaining regulatory permits and licenses, and assisting with the legal side to operating in Chile. The team is also involved in 5G and satellite broadband matters, along with acting for multinational companies and domestic providers on major technology projects and transactions in Chile. The practice is co-led by José Ignacio Ovalle, who provides ongoing advice on telecoms and technology industry-related regulatory and commercial issues, in addition to acting in TMT-related judicial and administrative proceedings before Chile’s ordinary courts, the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications, and the Comptroller General of the Republic; and Andrés Rodríguez (a partner since March 2023), whose track record includes advising the Government of Chile and national and international companies on telecoms, IT and data privacy matters. At associate level, Magdalena Rojas regularly assists telecoms service providers in Chile with filing and processing concession applications before the Undersecretary of Telecommunications. | Chile | TMT | ||||
| Chile > TMT > Hall of Fame | Barros & Errázuriz | José Ignacio Ovalle | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | José Ignacio Ovalle – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | TMT | ||||||
| Chile > TMT > Leading associates | Barros & Errázuriz | Magdalena Rojas | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Magdalena Rojas - Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | TMT | ||||||
| Chile > TMT > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Andrés Rodríguez | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Andrés Rodríguez – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | TMT | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Venture capital | Barros & Errázuriz | Venture capital | Firm Ranking | Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Venture capital | ||||||
| 2 | Chile > Venture capital | Barros & Errázuriz | Editorial commentary | Sergio Eguiguren; Lucas Marinovic | Variv Capital, Compañía de Seguros de Vida Consorcio Nacional de Seguros, Osoji, Sundes, Collateral Good Ventures, Credibid | Advised Variv Capital, Osmos’ controller, during the due diligence process on Rankmi’s Chilean companies, which was in relation to Osmos’ merger with Rankmi. Advised Compañía de Seguros de Vida Consorcio Nacional de Seguros during a financing round organised by Chilean SaaS company Regcheq. Advised Sundes, a Chilean hospitality-tech start-up, during its seed financing round. | Full-service law firm Barros & Errázuriz fields ‘a group of young partners and associates who really understand the world of venture capital’. The eight-strong venture capital practice acts for start-ups and investors at all stages of business development. Its expertise covers assistance with growth and finance stages, as well as exits; and the department comprises sector specialists in AI, technology, retail, media, entertainment, fintech Insurtech, and food and beverages. The firm is also home to B&E Impulsa, a mentoring and legal services programme through which it assists promising start-ups with launching, developing and growing their businesses. The team can also claim close relations with several incubators, accelerators and investors, such as business accelerator StartUp-Chile and the Chilean Fintech Association. Examples of recent mandates includes acting for Sundes, a Chilean hospitality-tech start-up, on its seed financing round. The team is co-led by Sergio Eguiguren, who advises and mentors domestic and international entrepreneurs at different stages of development, in addition to advising on M&A, structured and corporate financing, company purchases and sales, and general corporate matters; and corporate law expert Lucas Marinovic, who is ‘an outstanding partner’. The team further includes counsel Magdalena Munita, who advises on the tax side to venture capital work. | Chile | Venture capital | ||||
| Chile > Venture capital > Next Generation Partners | Barros & Errázuriz | Lucas Marinovic | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Lucas Marinovic – Barros & Errázuriz | Chile | Venture capital |