Clyde & Co was established in August 2022, further to the combination between Chilean firms Grasty Quintana Majlis (previously already in association with UK-headquartered Clyde & Co) and Halpern Pino. The ‘exceptional' nine-strong corporate group comprises experts in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations and demonstrates particular sector experience ranging from mining, insurance, agriculture and finance, to public concessions, the retail sector, technology and venture capital. Practice head and corporate and M&A specialist Franco Acchiardo ’does not neglect any aspect of client service'; and Hugo Prieto focuses on corporate matters, M&A, foreign investment, mining law and real estate. At associate level, both José Tomás Sáez and Nicolás Adriasola (the latter a 2022 recruit from MBC Abogados) are active on corporate mandates. Former managing partner Juan Turner departed for an in-house role in June 2022.
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Testimonials
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- 'Efficient, and its time is dedicated to achieving excellence, transferring a large part of such efficiencies to clients. In this sense, the corporate group of Clyde & Co Chile (ex-Grasty) is the best available alternative in the market.'
- 'A cohesive team, where there is more than one associate who knows the matter, and the partner is always available and willing to respond promptly, while remaining the visible face for the entire operation.'
- 'Pro-business, the lawyers delve into business models, know the market, and have extensive contact networks and knowledge of the local ecosystem (business and legal).'
- 'The office gives timely and correct feedback to all queries raised.'
- 'The team led by Franco Acchiardo is exceptional.'
- 'Franco Acchiardo does not neglect any aspect of client service, finding a good balance between efficiency and excellence.'
- 'Franco Acchiardo develops relationships with clients that are based on an excellent and efficient service, and supported by a team of top-level associates.'
- 'Franco Acchiardo is always available to communicate and respond promptly to clients' requirements.'
Key clients
- MBM Group
- Bancame
- Caja de Ahorros de Empleados Públicos
- Euler Hermes North America Insurance
- Nike Retail
- Nike International
- Kronospan
- Laboratorio Maver
- Agrícola Cran Chile
- Lentes Galileo Chile
Work highlights
- Advised MBM Group on the sale of MBM shares (owned by Inversiones Arriagada & Lama, Inversiones TAO and C3 Logistics) to Inversiones Mavedi.
- Advised Bancame on a corporate restructuring matter.
- Advised Caja de Ahorros de Empleados Públicos on both its restructuring and corporate governance modernisation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Franco Acchiardo