ECIJA Otero
Client SatisfactionECIJA Otero's lawyers in Santiago routinely advise Chile-based and international corporations, along with venture capital and private equity investors, on national and cross border transactions. The eight-member corporate, M&A and foreign investment group (which houses specialists in technology, start-ups, clean energy, financial services and life sciences), is co-led by Alfredo Moreno, an adviser to multinational companies on investments in Chile and other Latin American countries; and Dolores Echeverría, who advises on commercial issues alongside her employment and IT practices. Javier Sabido Guerra and María Jesús Palacios are experienced associates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clients highlight the teamwork and coordination, as well as the very good communication skills.’
- ‘They are able to anticipate important legislative changes and communicate the possible impacts to the client excellently.’
- ‘They know the legislative framework for new technologies very well.’
- ‘A law firm with excellent expertise in this area.’
- ‘They handle M&A processes in a very professional manner and have excellent knowledge of international operations in Chile and other Latin American countries, as well as Europe and other major markets.
- ‘The staff and partners have great human qualities, and they are all professionals with excellent legal training and experience.’
- ‘Ethical and transparent behaviour from all of its professionals.’
- ‘Great availability.’
Key clients
- Reale Chile Seguros Generales
- Renovalia Group
- Hotusa Group
- Comdata Group
- Daf Chile
- SSC Chile
- Ricoh Chile
- Automóvil Club de Chile
- Soltec Chile
- Cobra Group
- Ansaldo Energía Agencia en Chile
- The Valley Chile
- Mateco Chile
- San Jose Tecnologías Chile
Work highlights
- Advised Comdata on restructuring its Chilean subsidiary on a corporate and commercial level.
- Advised Megafy, which started as a sole Chilean enterprise, on becoming part of an international holding with a parent company based in the UK.
- Advised Renovalia Group on the debt held between the Spanish parent company and the Chilean company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alfredo Moreno, Dolores Echeverria