Fielding ‘a versatile team that is capable of solving problems that span different areas of law and industries’, Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados' corporate department has notable expertise in cross-border M&A deals, particularly in the infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and retail industries. The 15-strong corporate group is co-led at name partner level by Ignacio Arteaga, who specialises in M&A transactions, commercial, corporate and business law, along with energy project-related contracts, developments and financings; and Arnaldo Gorziglia, who has over 25 years’ experience in M&A. The team further includes energy practice co-head, Luciano Cruz, who is ’exceptional at solving complex problems in a practical, simple, and rapid manner’; and January 2025-raised partner Cristián Carpentier, who heads the firm’s project finance, restructuring and capital markets practices. In the associate pool, Magdalena Fabres specialises in company purchases and sales, as well as corporate and commercial matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are knowledgeable in a wide range of legal areas, and with a depth of expertise that allows them to provide sophisticated and practical legal advice. They are also cost-effective.’
  • ‘A versatile team that is capable of solving problems that span different areas of law and industries.’
  • ‘Excellent response times. Ability to read the client. Young and dynamic team.’

  • ‘Accessibility, horizontal relationships, and excellent people above all.’

  • ‘They have extensive experience in M&A transactions, which facilitates the negotiation and closing of deals.’

  • ‘This team is top-notch.’

Key clients

  • Obton
  • Sembrador Capital De Riesgo
  • Walmart
  • Grupo Costanera
  • Sumitomo Chemical Chile
  • Inchalam Group
  • Andes Mining And Energy
  • Saesa
  • Engie
  • Acciona
  • Mainstream
  • Redeco

Work highlights

Advised Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences on the sale of the Pace business unit to Agrofresh.
Advised Obton on the acquisition of a portfolio of seven renewable energy projects in Chile.
Assisted the Omeñaca Family on the sale of Cecinas Omeñaca to private investment fund Investera Foods.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

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

Magdalena Fabres

Practice head

Ignacio Arteaga; Arnaldo Gorziglia

Other key lawyers

Andrés Ossandón;