Garrigues Chile fields corporate law, M&A, governance and finance specialists who have substantial experience in energy, telecoms, real estate and private equity matters, with the 21-strong M&A department particularly active in domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate reorganisations, and joint ventures. With over 25 years’ experience in corporate and M&A, practice head Luis Felipe Merino routinely advises on cross-border deals; Rodrigo Fernández's recent caseload includes energy, telecoms, entertainment and construction sector mandates; Jaime de Larraechea is a corporate transactions specialist; and Cristóbal Fainé advises on energy and corporate law. Principals Hellen Brockway and Carlos Arias, along with senior Constanza Velásquez, are the associates to note.
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Key clients
- Credit Suisse
- GL events
- L-Catterton
- Arroyo Energy
- Bemobi Mobile Tech
- Nala Renewables
- Empresas Gasco
- Mac Clure Lyon
- Marubeni
Work highlights
- Advised Nala Renewables on the acquisition of a portfolio of photovoltaic projects in Chile from Solek.
- Advised Empresas Gasco on a competitive process in which it participated alongside Energía Latina to acquire 50% of Inersa and Terminal Gas Caldera.
- Advising Mac Clure Lyon on the sale of Lecherías Loncomilla and ice-cream brand "San Francisco" to food company Carozzi.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Felipe Merino