Fielding ‘an outstanding team for corporate and M&A work’, CMS Carey & Allende’s 19-strong practice is regularly involved in significant domestic and international M&A transactions. The group specialises in first-of-its-kind deals, including unsolicited tender offers and international expansion plans (via acquisitions); additionally, it is particularly well known for its expertise in the energy sector. The Santiago office also houses specialists in financial services, manufacturing, IT, telecoms, infrastructure and utilities, along with real estate, construction, life sciences, and hospitality and leisure. The practice is co-led by managing partner and M&A expert Ramón Valdivieso; and Jorge Allende D, who ‘undoubtedly stands out for his strategic vision’. Other highly-regarded partners include Luis Felipe Arze, an adviser to multinationals, corporations, start-ups, entrepreneurs and investors regarding M&A matters; and Fernando De Cárcer, whose broad practice takes in M&A work. At senior associate level, Sebastian Barros ‘provides an impeccable service’ and Enrique Vergara is experienced in M&A, corporate law and reorganisations.
Testimonials
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'100% availability from the transaction team, which prepares properly for meetings through rigorous study of the relevant documents.'
'Provides advice that is of high quality.'
‘An outstanding team for corporate and M&A work, and they help clients successfully navigate complex transactions.'
'Puts together interdisciplinary and diverse teams (depending on the client's needs) that complement each other very well.'
'The ability to collaborate with clients' internal teams and with other specialists really makes a difference for clients. They have also placed an intense focus on diversity and inclusion, which clients think is excellent.’
‘Luis Felipe Arze delivers high-quality advice, and the work of Jorge Allende D and Fernando De Cárcer is outstanding.’
‘Jorge Allende D undoubtedly stands out for his strategic vision, negotiating ability, and technical excellence. He generates trust both internally and with counterparts - an extraordinary lawyer for M&A.'
'Sebastián Barros is a senior associate who provides an impeccable service.’
Key clients
- KKR
- Blackstone
- Dreams
- OnNet Fibra
- Verano Energy
- Mérieux NutriSciences Chile
- Centrovet
- TripYeah
- CB Investment
- Main Street Capital Corporation
- Cosemar
- Fondo de Inversión Privado Victoria II
- Banco Santander Chile
- Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Work highlights
- Advised KKR on the Chilean aspects of its $3.2bn acquisition of Spanish fertility clinic company, Ivirma Global.
- Advised KKR and OnNet Fibra on the M&A aspects of the acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic network.
- Advised Porsche on the execution of option agreements for the acquisition of green hydrogen production and the purchase of 12.5% of HIF Global.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ramón Valdivieso, Jorge Allende D