The sizeable corporate department at Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados houses experts in cross-border M&A transactions, predominantly in the energy, infrastructure and retail sectors. The team is also increasingly active in M&A deals involving digital companies, such as e-commerce operations and app-related start-ups. The group is led by Arnaldo Gorziglia, whose broad expertise encompasses M&A, corporate restructuring, capital markets, and infrastructure project financing; fellow name partner Ignacio Arteaga is a commercial, corporate and business specialist; while the 'outstanding' Luciano Cruz is a commercial law and energy expert. Also integral to the group, Andrés Ossandón is tax law head, while Cristián Carpentier -who was promoted to director in October 2022- has significant experience in M&A, and reorganisation and restructuring agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘A coordinated group and very client friendly.'
'One of the differences is the willingness to listen and work together with the client to achieve the objectives.'
'Qualities - availability, solid advice, and good knowledge of the regulations.'
'Luciano Cruz is outstanding.’
Key clients
- Walmart
- Qwantec
- Sembrador Capital de Riesgo
- SAESA
- GPG
- AES Andes
- SIRVE
- Sumitomo Chemical Chile
- Andes Mining and Energy
- Highly Innovative Fuels
Work highlights
- Advised electricity distribution company Sociedad Austral de Electricidad on the acquisition of public Chilean company, Enel Transmisión Chile, from Enel Chile.
- Advised Walmart Chile on the planning and implementation of a reorganisation, which comprised a reverse merger (with its parent company Inversiones Australes Dos) into Walmart Chile.
- Advised Engie Energía Chile on the acquisition of three wind farms.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arnaldo Gorziglia