Corporate and M&A

DLA Piper Chile

DLA Piper Chile's 18-strong group has a notable track record in high-end M&A transactions, corporate governance and venture capital, its coverage encompassing both due diligence and post-closing stages; and with hundreds of lawyers practising throughout Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, clients can additionally avail themselves of the firm’s enviable regional platform. The ‘great corporate and M&A team’ is led by Matías Zegers, a venture capital, M&A and corporate governance expert, who has ’extraordinary experience in corporate matters’. Providing notable support, Marco Salgado advises corporate investors and companies from the consumer goods, infrastructure and energy sectors; and Jorge Timmermann -who ‘always delivers timely and quality responses’- handles matters including the structuring of M&A operations and the drafting and negotiating of stock purchase and shareholder agreements.

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Testimonials

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‘Top in M&A tech. Other offices do not have as much expertise in technology.’
‘DLA has a great corporate and M&A team, since it works in a coordinated manner and close to the client. Proposes effective and quick solutions for clients’ requirements.’
‘They have great experience and technical knowledge, so it is very easy to work with them. The partners personally attend to matters together with their teams, and are always available to answer any questions or requirements that arise.’
‘The plus that makes them stand out is that clients have partners planning and working directly on the issues.’
‘Matías Zegers leads large corporate M&A projects with extraordinary planning, and with interdisciplinary teams from several countries - achieves formidable results.’
‘Matías Zegers is an exceptional lawyer - committed, with extraordinary experience in corporate matters.’
‘Marco Salgado stands out for his commitment and excellent work - a valuable member of the team, whose knowledge and experience contribute significantly to the continuous improvement and success of the service. His ability to identify opportunities and offer effective solutions makes him a trusted and highly-recommended resource.’
‘Jorge Timmermann is very practical in providing solutions to difficulties that arise - always delivers timely and quality responses.’

Key clients

Walgreens Boots Alliance
Modyo
AESSEAL
The Bridge Social
Aguas Andinas
Cámara Nacional de Comercio
Blue Elephant Energy
Viña Concha y Toro
Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago

Work highlights

Advised Modyo on the sale of its entire equity interest to Harris Holdings Chile.
Advised Walgreens Boots Alliance on the sale of Farmacias Ahumada to a consortium of local investors, which was led by LarraínVial.
Advised AESSEAL on the structuring, negotiation and execution of a transaction, which faciliated the transfer of shares through the payment in kind of dividends by Argentine company (AES) to British companies AESSEAL Engineering and AESSEAL with shares of its subsidiary in Chile.

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