Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's sizeable 25-strong team acts for strategic buyers and sellers, private equity investors, LBO groups, boards of directors, independent board committees and financial advisers on high-end corporate and M&A mandates. Housing sector specialists in energy, finance, technology, forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology, the practice covers corporate-related contractual and commercial issues, as well as M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and spin-offs. Among the practice’s several experienced practitioners, Federico Grebe has extensive experience in the strategic planning of acquisitions, company restructurings and joint ventures; Andrés Sanfuentes is an adviser on banking, financing, insurance and securities-related M&A; Juan Pablo Wilhelmy is a commercial deal specialist; and Alberto Pulido A's practice covers corporate law, M&A and financings. The department further showcases January 2024-promoted partner Guillermo Vial, an adviser on corporate, M&A, infrastructure, project finance, and capital markets; Nicolás Santana, whose workload comprises M&A, asset acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and corporate governance; and projects, energy and M&A practitioner Carlos Alberto Reyes. At director level, Constanza Rodríguez focuses on M&A, capital markets and corporate law; and in the firm’s principal associate cadre, Josefina Joannon ‘stands out for her knowledge of clients' industries’, while Martín Cruzat is an experienced corporate and commercial law adviser.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A large company with outstanding professionals in different areas. Dedication, knowledge and contacts.’
  • ‘Compares favourably to other law firms.’

  • ‘Partners and a team that always look after clients’ interests. Extensive knowledge of the energy market.’

  • ‘Full availability 24/7 to respond to negotiation requirements and partners get involved in the processes. Responsive and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Highly committed team with excellent availability. Demonstrates great ability to negotiate acquisition agreements.’

  • ‘Solid knowledge of corporate and M&A work, which provides confidence for the client. Excellent and fast communications with the client.’

  • ‘A team with excellent human qualities and high-level knowledge. Stands out for its speed in meeting client requirements. Juan Pablo Wilhemly and Martín Cruzat are highlighted.’

  • ‘Josefina Joannon stands out for her knowledge of clients' industries.’ 

Key clients

  • Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago
  • MSB – Salar Blanco
  • Patagonia Biotecnología
  • Global Payments
  • Repsol
  • Ibereólica
  • Grupo Algeciras
  • UC Christus
  • EDF EN Chile Holding
  • Helio Atacama Tres
  • Publicis Groupe Holdings
  • General Catalyst
  • Kaufmann Ventures
  • Guil Mobility Ventures
  • Korkia
  • Toyota Tsusho Corporation
  • AD Retail
  • Capital Group
  • Prosus

Work highlights

  • Assisted, alongside the firm’s Lima and Bogotá offices, the Santiago Stock Exchange, the Lima Stock Exchange and the Colombian Stock Exchange with the process of integration of the three stock exchanges.
  • Advising AD Retail on its integration with La Polar, through the implementation of a business agreement that includes the purchase by La Polar of all of AD Retail’s shares.
  • Advised Lithium Power International on an agreement to sell all its shares to Codelco for $244m.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Federico Grebe, Andrés Sanfuentes, Juan Pablo Wilhelmy, Alberto Pulido, Carlos Alberto Reyes, Nicolás Santana, Guillermo Vial