Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados' competition and regulated markets practice acts in high-profile antitrust proceedings before the TDLC, as well as investigations conducted by the FNE. It also advises on the competition aspects of M&A, reorganisations and bankruptcy proceedings, along with the design of antitrust compliance programmes. The group is led by ‘highly- recognised leader’ Vanessa Facuse, a former FNE litigation chief, whose track record includes antitrust cases before the Competition Court, Constitutional Court and Supreme Court. At associate level, Matías Ponce joined the firm in September 2023 upon completion of his LLM in competition law, and Stefan Goecke also focuses on antitrust and competition law mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In addition to being highly competent and knowing a lot about competition regulations, they are always up to date on cases and the way in which the Prosecutor's Office and the Court are likely to address such matters.’
  • ‘A very proactive approach to not only compliance, but also corporate responsibility.’
  • ‘Knowledge, good interpersonal relationships, and the ability to respond in a timely manner to clients’ needs.’
  • ‘The team is highly expert and committed.’
  • ‘They give quick responses and always show an excellent willingness to answer questions.’
  • ‘Strategic focus and a genuine interest in understanding clients’ needs.’
  • ‘Vanessa Facuse's leadership allows for a very fluid relationship with the team, which means that the work always adapts very well to clients’ needs.’
  • ‘Vanessa Facuse is a highly-recognised leader and an excellent adviser to high-level boards. She has a lot of experience in these matters, is sensitive to business needs, and offers a strategic approach when proposing solutions.’

Key clients

  • Loomis Holding
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company (Chile)
  • AMC Networks Latin America
  • Retail Financiero
  • Nuevo Pudahuel
  • Grupo Patio
  • Camara de Centros Comerciales
  • SMU
  • Aliservice
  • Coolbet
  • Betsson

Work highlights

  • Represented Loomis Holding in a case brought by the FNE, which sought to prove the existence of a cartel in the private security, custody and transport of cash markets.
  • Represented Mediterranean Shipping Company (Chile) in an abuse of dominance lawsuit brought by 23 exporters of fresh fruit.
  • Acted for AMC Networks Latin America in a lawsuit before the Competition Court, which concerned alleged abuse of dominance by Chile’s largest telecoms company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vanessa Facuse