Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial‘s Santiago office is mandated by major corporations and trade associations to advise on antitrust matters. The team regularly acts before Chile’s Competition Tribunal (TDLC), and is particularly experienced in public infrastructure bids that involve antitrust issues. The practice is co-led by Gerardo Ovalle, who is experienced in both TDLC cases and competition-related compliance programmes; and Anibal Vial, a member of the Competition Committee of the Chilean Bar Association since 2020.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Cámara Chilena de la Construcción
  • At-Pac-Doka
  • Clariant
  • Mapam

Work highlights

Representing Cámara Chilena de la Construction before the Antitrust Court in a proposition to modify the Decree Law that regulates the public infrastructure bid system in Chile.
Assisted Cámara Chilena de La Construction with non-contentious cases, where the Competition Tribunal requires its opinion on the healthcare construction market.
Advising Clariant in Chile on its worldwide effort to highlight the importance of competition.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Gerardo Ovalle

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Anibal Vial

Practice head

Gerardo Ovalle; Aníbal Vial