Larrain y Asociados Abogados' 16-strong practice has significant experience in joint ventures, asset-related transactions, and restructuring; and it is particularly expert in M&A involving the infrastructure, energy, concessions and PPP sectors. The department is co-led by commercial and corporate law specialist Arturo Bulnes; and Jorge Granic, who acts on energy, infrastructure and mining-related M&A deals. The practice further includes ‘extraordinary negotiator’ Juan de Dios Ferrada; Cristóbal Morandé, an adviser on M&A deals involving power, regulated services, real estate, and commercial infrastructure; and business law expert Juan Carlos Bulnes. Other key practice members are of counsel Ricardo Peña, a veteran practitioner in M&A energy, and general commercial matters; and -at associate level- ’very good’ senior Andrés Del Sante.
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Témoignages
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‘Great client service that is very personalised, and with partners who are always on top of matters.’
‘Their strategic planning and commercial sense during negotiations are truly valued.’
‘Clients are very grateful for the exceptional work carried out by the firm’s corporate and M&A team.’
‘Highly qualified professionals who stand out for their high ethical and professional standards, their commitment to clients’ needs, and their deep knowledge of the industries in which clients operate, the latter aspect particularly appreciated by financial advisers.’
‘Clients greatly value their ability to negotiate complex transactions, identify key risks, and propose solutions that are beneficial to clients.’
‘Juan de Dios Ferrada gets directly involved and reviews every detail of the transaction.’
‘Juan de Dios Ferrada is an excellent legal adviser. Very good technically, an extraordinary negotiator, and with very good soft skills when interacting with the counterparty.’
‘Andrés del Sante is very good.’
Clients clés
- Banco Itaú Chile
- Sociedad Punta del Cobre
- Empresas La Polar
- Helisul Taxi Aereo
- Hook
- Creation Investments
- Altra Inversiones
- RedInterclínicas
- Turismo Hielos Patagónicos
- Minera Centinela
Points forts
- Advised Sociedad Punta del Cobre on a framework agreement signed with the El Espino Investment Fund for the joint development of the El Espino copper mining project.
- Advised Empresas La Polar on its integration into AD Retail’s retail and financial business.
- Advised Banco Itaú Chile and its board of directors (as target) on the cross-border tender offer for shares and ADRs, which was launched by its parent company Itaú Unibanco.
Avocats
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Les grands avocats de demain
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Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Responsable de la pratique
Arturo Bulnes; Jorge Granic