Delivering ‘solutions that work’, Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados' 14-strong group has notable cross-border M&A experience in the infrastructure, energy, natural resources, real estate and retail sectors. The team additionally advises on M&A transactions involving digital companies, such as e-commerce businesses and app-related start-ups. The practice’s principal figures are Arnaldo Gorziglia, who has longstanding experience in cross-border M&A transactions for private and public corporations; commercial, corporate and business law expert Ignacio Arteaga; and energy law specialist Luciano Cruz, who is ’appreciated for his willingness and quick legal assistance’. At director level, Cristián Carpentier's wide-ranging workload encompasses M&A transactions involving high voltage transmission lines, as well as renewable and conventional power plants.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A team that supports all clients’ needs. Practical and purposeful in their answers.’
  • ‘Very attentive to client needs. Thorough understanding of the topics and an ability to guide clients through the process so that non-legal people understand it perfectly.’

  • ‘Great understanding of how to see things from a practical perspective and ability to understand commercial contexts.’

  • ‘They  really do make an effort to understand clients’ needs and find solutions that work.’

  • ‘Stands out for being a firm with high-level performances and a global view of business.’

  • ‘Collaborative work, understands clients’ problems, and accompanies them at all stages of the process.’

  • ‘These lawyers are specialists, the approach is always pro-business, and they are available at all times.’

  • ‘Luciano Cruz is appreciated for his willingness and quick legal assistance.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Costanera
  • Walmart
  • Acciona
  • Pochteca
  • Sumitomo
  • AES Andes
  • Sembrador Capital de Riesgo
  • Frontal Trust
  • Obton
  • INCHALAM
  • SAESA
  • Engie

Work highlights

  • Advised Obton on the acquisition, construction and financing of a portfolio of seven renewable energy projects in Chile, its assistance including the set up of the corporate vehicles and overall corporate structure in Chile.
  • Advised private investment fund Fondo IV on the sale of Agrícola El Olmo and Santa Cristina, which are dedicated to the production and exporting of hazelnuts.
  • Advised Engie Energía Chile on the acquisition of three wind farms on the island of Chiloe (Los Lagos Region).

Lawyers

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Arnaldo Gorziglia, Ignacio Arteaga, Luciano Cruz