FerradaNehme's six-member team regularly draws upon the expertise of the firm’s tax, securities and banking law practices for corporate law mandates and M&A operations. The group, which ‘understands clients’ specific needs and provides tailored solutions’, is co-led by Juan Andrés Bretón, an adviser on M&A, private and corporate law, private equity, corporate governance, foreign investments, and corporate reorganisations; and managing partner Rodrigo Ferrada, who is a longstanding business law specialist. At director level, both Roberto Carrillo and Andrés Pérez advise on corporate law, while associates Luciano Pardo and Kelly Vega complete the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘High-level commitment to the client - 100% dedicated to clients’ needs.’

  • ‘Great technical analysis and experience in complex negotiations.’

  • ‘Good response levels and good balance between theory and practicality.’

  • ‘FerradaNehme stands out for its ability to work collaboratively - understands clients’ specific needs and provides tailored solutions.’
  • ’They are excellent negotiators, demonstrating efficiency and speed when quick responses are needed. Additionally, they offer creative ideas that add value to negotiations.’
  • ‘The corporate and M&A team provides a very thorough service. The lawyers in this area are young professionals, but at the same time experienced and with a lot of knowledge of their specialisms.’

  • ‘The team is very precise and quick in their responses, and they have good technical knowledge of the Chilean market.’

  • ‘Very concise in explaining matters, which facilitates decision making that is based on their advice.’

Key clients

  • ClaroVTR
  • Marsh & McLennan Companies
  • Acciona Industrial
  • Abengoa Energía Atacama CSP
  • Fitch Group
  • Gasoducto del Pacífico
  • CAP
  • Natura & Co.
  • Innergy Soluciones Energéticas
  • Transbank
  • Redbanc
  • Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato
  • Neogen Corporation
  • Redbus Urbano
  • Grenke Group
  • Galanz Group
  • Bostik
  • JBS Chile
  • Indumotora
  • Química ISA
  • Tije Travel
  • Fundación POLOC
  • Capstone Mining Chile
  • Innovación Social y Fundraising
  • Enable Chile
  • Sunset Sociedad Anónima Comercial Industrial y de Servicios
  • Stantec
  • Fundación Espacio Público

Work highlights

  • Advised Marsh & McLennan Companies on the execution of a restructuring plan.
  • Advised Innergy Soluciones Energéticas on streamlining the commercialisation of its natural gas services, through a comprehensive gas purchase agreement.
  • Advised Fitch Group on implementing a new management mechanism for its subsidiary, Fitch Chile Clasificadora de Riesgo.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Juan Andrés Bretón, Rodrigo Ferrada