Bernardita Schmidt
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y DörrWith ‘a solid background in corporate law’, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's sizeable corporate and M&A team is experienced in M&A transactions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. It also assists major local and international companies with corporate and company law issues on an day-to-day basis. The department’s principal figures are: Gonzalo Rencoret, who provides large companies with day-to-day assistance; Nicholas Mocarquer, who displays ’knowledge that provides comfort to clients’; and experienced M&A practitioners Sergio Orrego and Felipe Rencoret. The group also includes Rafael Rencoret - a partner since early 2023 - who routinely acts on large-scale transactions; and corporate and M&A-focused senior associate Bernardita Schmidt, who has ‘huge knowledge of corporate law’.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm has a solid background in corporate law.’
‘Urenda is prompt in responding to queries and provides clients with very good knowledge of the Chilean market.’
‘Clients’ experience with the attorneys at this practice is excellent. The depth of analysis is very good, they understand the challenges quickly, and are able to give comprehensive, complete and accurate recommendations.’
‘Nicholas Mocarquer demonstrates responsiveness to clients’ requests, as well as knowledge that provides comfort to clients.’
‘Gonzalo Rencoret and Bernardita Schmidt are outstanding.’
‘Bernardita Schmidt is an outstanding professional.’
‘Bernardita Schmidt is always available to discuss and clarify doubts on Chilean corporate law.’
- ‘Bernardita Schmidt has huge knowledge of corporate law, which is essential during transactions - an amazing outcome thanks to her performance.’
Key clients
- BHP
- SQM
- Eli Lilly
- Sony
- ENEL
- Dow Chemical
- Grupo Ferrero
- Yamana Gold
- LSEG
- Thomson Reuters
- ADM
- Elanco
- FMC Corporation
- Matrix
Work highlights
- Advised Voyager Interests on the acquisition of the assets of Aegion Corporation.
- Advised Yamana Gold on its Chilean internal restructuring, which relates to a transaction whereby Pan American acquired all the issued and outstanding common shares of Yamana.
- Advised Matrix Consulting on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Notus.
Lawyers
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Gonzalo Rencoret
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y DörrPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Rencoret, Nicholas Mocarquer, Sergio Orrego, Felipe Rencoret