Emerging from Bofill, Mir & Álvarez Jana’s (BMAJ) 2022 dissolution, Bofill Mir Abogados fields a 12-strong corporate transactional team that consistently assists with the planning and execution of complex M&A deals, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. ‘Effective in the strategies proposed and executed’, the group is particularly experienced in advising buyers, sellers and targets from the mining, agribusiness, energy, real estate and maritime sectors; and it is also increasingly active in relation to family offices and companies’ corporate restructurings. The department is co-led by renowned founding partner Octavio Bofill, who ‘has extensive business knowledge’; cross-border deal specialist Ana María Yuri; and Rodrigo Saffirio, a frequent M&A adviser to national and international clients. Other active practitioners include corporate and M&A expert Feliciano Tomarelli (raised to the partnership in March 2023); and senior associate Antonia Ballacey, who focuses on corporate and transactional matters. The practice was further strengthened in June 2023 with the arrival of regulated markets’ specialist Andrea Abascal from Jara Del Favero Abogados.

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Testimonials

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‘The corporate team has high-level intellectual and human qualities; and the preparation of the team stands out, both in its training and when addressing clients' specific matters. Great performance when solving problems and effective in the strategies proposed and executed.’
‘The level of commitment towards clients stands out - shows a willingness to seek solutions to any kind of problem that may arise, establishing multidisciplinary teams that allow global perspectives, which translate into creative and effective solutions.'
‘They know their clients very well and respond in a timely manner.’
‘The team performs very well - its review of the issues, recommendations, and how it approaches a negotiation are particularly positive.’
‘Octavio Bofill has extensive business knowledge, and therefore a very good view of both the integrity of the transaction and the details involved.'
'Rodrigo Saffirio is meticulous in following the issues, but at the same time has a great ability to understand how they come together within the transaction as a whole.'
'Feliciano Tomarelli shows a willingness to address all issues raised, and to respond to all kinds of concerns at all times.'
'Senior associate Antonia Ballacey- great execution and follow up on the issues’.
'Good M&A competence, flexible approach, good advice, good network in other countries in South-America.'
'Ocatavio Bofill and Rodrigo Saffirio aer experienced M&A lawyers, as is Feliciano Tomarelli who is flexible and responsive.'
'In the case on which they accompanied me they were very diligent and professional, as well as good negotiators. I think they have very good knowledge and a lot of experience.'
'A great approach to the issues to work from the legal team. Precise, fluid communication with excellent timing to accompany the business and overcome obstacles in the framework of the negotiation that in our operation has been interdisciplinary.Their warmth and professional excellence was a contribution to the business and to achieving a secure contractual framework for the parties. Resolute and secure legal support in particular from name partner Octavio Bofill. I also highlight the work undertaken by Ana Maria Yuri to provide solutions and her involvement in the analysis of each and every one of the integral aspects of the business; our operation was carried out with legal solvency, outstanding professional quality and great respect and human treatment.'
'Likewise, I highlight the contribution of Paula Donoso, her prolixity and contribution to ensure the best follow-up, particularly before closing the business.'
'Very dedicated and knowledgeable about the legislation. In negotiations they take very intelligent positions in favour of the client.'

Key clients

Georgia Pacific Chemicals
Avianca
Rosen
Epiroc
Energía Latina

Work highlights

Advised Enlasa on a transaction carried out with Empresas Gasco which resulted in the sale by Enlasa of its shares in Innovación Energía and Terminal Gas Caldera.
Advised Georgia Pacific Chemicals on the sale of the parent company and its subsidiaries.
Advising Avianca on the legal requirements for the operation of its subsidiary in Chile.