Contreras Velozo
‘Capable of quickly understanding clients’ needs’, Contreras Velozo's six-member corporate team acts for companies on contract negotiations, corporate structures and major M&A deals. The group is particularly active in relation to the international finance, mining equipment leasing, and pharma sectors. The practice is co-led by name partner Óscar Contreras Blanco, who routinely advises on domestic and international transactions; and Alvaro Awad, a civil and commercial law practitioner with ’unparalleled knowledge'. Associate Magdalena Paul's practice is centred on M&A, and corporate and commercial law.
Testimonials
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‘The Contreras Velozo team is capable of quickly understanding clients' needs, which allows it to give correct and effective responses to matters.’
‘Highly experienced partners who work directly on issues, while supported by highly-trained associates.’
Key clients
- Sanofi-Aventis de Chile
- Caterpillar Financial Services
Work highlights
- Retained by the Amaro Group to negotiate with the Cueto family (LATAM Airlines) regarding the division and sale-purchase agreement for Costa Verde Aeronáutica (LATAM’s holding company), in order to reorganise its investment.
- Acting for three siblings from the Pirazzoli Labarca family on the negotiation and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding, in order to regulate the holding’s corporate governance rules, administration and future division.