According to certain clients, Carey‘s ‘competition team is the undisputed leader in Chile, both for its technical expertise and attention to detail’. The full-service firm’s antitrust and regulated markets practice is consistently sought out to assist with the market’s most significant contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC) and Supreme Court. The team also has significant experience in obtaining M&A and joint venture-related clearances before Chile’s Antitrust Agency (FNE); while its client base includes both domestic and multinational entities from the telecoms, retail, pharmaceutical, food, energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as mining, automotive, airline, logistics and technology industry clients (among others). Co-leading the group, Lorena Pavic and José Pardo are ‘highly competent, approachable and accessible lawyers’. With extensive experience before the FNE, TDLC and Supreme Court, Pavic’s recent mandates include acting for Chile’s state-owned National Petroleum Company (ENAP) in FNE-initiated proceedings before the TDLC, in relation to the joint operation of Copec, Enex and Esmax’s liquid fuel storage plants; while Pardo’s highlights include advising Codelco (the National Copper Corporation of Chile) on the merger control aspects of its public-private association with Chilean chemical company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), which concerns the implementation of the Chilean Government’s National Lithium Strategy. At associate level, Felipe Hepner and Ismael Bahamonde both focus on antitrust issues, regulatory work, litigation and M&A.
Competition and antitrust in Chile
Carey
Praxisleiter:
Lorena Pavic; José Pardo
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‘Carey’s competition team is the undisputed leader in Chile, both for its technical expertise and attention to detail.’
‘They are subject matter experts, who are innovative and have good ideas -very proactive.’
‘They know how to work as a team with firms in other jurisdictions, which makes matters flow very naturally. The partners are directly involved in all the work.’
Kernmandanten
Cencosud
Hapag-Lloyd
WOM
Codelco
ENAP
Laboratorios SAVAL
Esval
Sky Airlines
Oracle
Teck
Midea Group
Expedia
ISA
MOL Chemical Tankers
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted ENAP with a non-contentious consultation procedure initiated by the FNE before the TDLC, regarding joint operation agreements between Copec, Enex and Esmax for liquid fuel storage facilities.
 
- Assisted Codelco with the merger control aspects of its partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM).
 
- Advised MOL and Halberton on the mandatory pre-merger filing before the FNE, concerning MOL’s acquisition of exclusive control of Gearbulk Holding.
 
Claro & Cia.
‘Without a doubt one of the most prestigious and solid law firms in Chile’, Claro & Cia.‘s 25-strong competition and antitrust team comprises experts in high-stakes multi-jurisdictional merger control work, antitrust investigations, cartels, unilateral behaviour, and damages cases. The full-service practice, which ‘combines in-depth legal knowledge with exceptional strategic and commercial vision’, also covers litigation and regulatory compliance, along with commercial law and business structuring. The group is co-led by renowned litigation and arbitration expert Cristóbal Eyzaguirre, whose longstanding career includes working in the New York office of legacy firm Shearman & Sterling; and José Miguel Huerta, who is ‘one of the most outstanding lawyers in his field’, and a specialist in merger and cartel-related investigations. Also key to the practice, Santiago Bravo is a highly-regarded litigation, arbitration and antitrust practitioner; Álvaro Vives‘ workload encompasses cartels, abuses of dominance, vertical restraints, merger control issues, and follow-on damages suits; Tomás Kreft is at partner level since 2024 (and a former foreign associate in the litigation department of US law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP); and Juan Pablo Celis is an experienced counsel, whose track record includes government enforcement proceedings and investigations involving merger control and cartels. Former senior associate Felipe De Marinis departed the firm during 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Cristóbal Eyzaguirre; José Miguel Huerta
Referenzen
‘Claro & Cía. is without a doubt one of the most prestigious and solid law firms in Chile.’
‘Its team combines in-depth legal knowledge with exceptional strategic and commercial vision, making them a first-class adviser for complex, high-impact matters.’
‘They stand out for their technical excellence, responsiveness, and rigorous focus on finding innovative and effective solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Parque Arauco
Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores
Empresas CMPC
Sociedad Química y Minera
LATAM Airlines Group
Banco Itaú Unibanco
Biomar
SAAM
Consorcio Financiero
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Parque Arauco on a public consultation process before the Chilean Competition Court, regarding proposed industry-wide regulations for shopping centres.
 
- Represented Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores in a successful leniency application before the Chilean Competition Agency.
 
- Representing CMPC Tissue in an antitrust follow-on action for damages, which were brought by former competitor Papelera Cerrillos.
 
FerradaNehme
‘Allowing for the swift and accurate adoption of mitigation measures and action plans’, FerradaNehme‘s ‘antitrust team is exceptional’. The sizeable, 20-member competition and regulation department has longstanding experience in high-stakes contentious and non-contentious competition law proceedings, in relation to transactions (including mergers), investigations, litigation, preventive matters, and compliance programmes; its sector expertise ranges from retail, telecoms, mining and banking, to energy, fishing, ports, railways, electricity, pensions, insurance and oil and gas (among others). Nicole Nehme is a widely-respected competition and regulatory law specialist, whose ‘technical legal skills are superlative’. Nehme, who has an enviable track record in Antitrust Court (TDLC) cases, is flanked by: Diego Hernández, whose experience encompasses antitrust compliance programmes, TDLC proceedings, and matters before Chile’s National Competition Authority (FNE), particularly in relation to investigations into mergers, cartels and abuses of dominant positions; Mabel Ahumada, an adviser on mergers, FNE investigations and compliance; and Benjamín Mordoj, who focuses on industries where economic regulation interacts with antitrust law. In the firm’s senior director ranks, Beatriz Hidalgo assists with competition law litigation, merger control analyses and compliance programmes; while Catalina Íñiguez has extensive experience in TDLC litigation. Other directors to note are Josefina Campos, Raffaela Corte and María de los Ángeles Mufdi.
Praxisleiter:
Nicole Nehme; Diego Hernández; Benjamín Mordoj; Mabel Ahumada
Referenzen
‘The Ferrada Nehme competition law team isn’t just a great team, it’s perfect. When you compare their analysis with other firms, you can clearly see the difference in the depth, the foresight, and the additional commercial perspective they bring.’
‘There is no firm comparable to Ferrada Nehme in this sector.’
‘What particularly characterises them is their dedication to doing things well.’
Kernmandanten
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express
Flix Chile
Delta Air Lines Inc
Microsoft Inc
Liberty Latin America
AB InBev Chile
Activision Blizzard
Cargill, Incorporated
Nestlé
Novo Nordisk Chile
Grünenthal Chilena
Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad
EQT Fund Management
Public Sector Pension Investment Board
Falabella
ClaroVTR
Sodimac
Metrogas
Transelec
Enjoy
Plaza
Transbank
Suralis
Ferrocarril del Pacífico
Pegasus Aerogroup
Colbún
CAP
Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato
Laboratorio Biosano
LG Electronics
Copec
Gasco GLP
Empresas Oxxean
G&N Brands
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting AB InBev with litigation against a beer market entity for exclusionary practices.
 
- Advising Delta Air Lines on the antitrust issues derived from its joint venture agreement with LATAM Airlines Group.
 
- Acting for Mediterranean Shipping Company in both a critical litigation case and non-contentious proceeding (both before the TDLC).
 
Pellegrini & Rencoret Abogados
‘One of the few firms on the market that offers such expertise in competition law’, Pellegrini & Rencoret Abogados’ 12-strong practice has enviable expertise in free competition and regulated markets; and its specialisms cover high-stakes mandates involving cartels, exclusionary practices, leniency programmes and merger clearances. The boutique firm’s competition and antitrust practice also assists with regulatory proceedings, and the design and implementation of compliance programmes for domestic and multinational companies. Recent highlights include the team's assistance to Chilean financial holding company, BICECORP, with its application for approval of its acquisition of Grupo Security, obtaining a favourable decision from Chile’s Competition Authority (FNE) in October 2024 and creating a financial conglomerate with over $40bn of assets. The department’s principal advisers are: exclusionary practice, cartel, merger-notification and competition-compliance specialist, Julio Pellegrini, a former President of the Chilean Bar Association’s Antitrust Commission; antitrust litigation and regulated markets expert Pedro Rencoret; and Diego Ramos, who has notable TDLC and Supreme Court litigation experience, and whose ‘judgement and work are trusted’. At associate level, senior María Jesús Cifuentes has significant experience in litigating before the Competition Court (TDLC); and Catalina Sierpe's career includes working in the FNE’s litigation and merger control divisions. In March 2025, Javiera Durand left the firm for Chile’s National Energy Commission.
Praxisleiter:
Julio Pellegrini; Pedro Rencoret; Diego Ramos
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‘Permanent availability and access to Chile’s competition authorities. Extensive experience in merger control processes.’
‘Availability, analytical capacity, and an ability to offer effective solutions, based on a common strategy.’
‘What makes this practice unique is, in addition to the subject matter expertise, the specific knowledge of management systems and the REP Law.’
Kernmandanten
América Móvil
Angelini Group
BICECORP
Banco Bice
Banco Security
Ebanx Chile
Geobrugg
Megamedia
ReSimple
Isapre Cruz Blanca
Dreams
OnNET Fibra
ANDESS
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised BICECORP on the FNE’s approval for its acquisition of Grupo Security, a $3.1bn deal that will create an entity handling over $40bn-worth of assets.
 
- Advised América Móvil on obtaining FNE approval of its acquisition of Liberty Latin America’s shares in ClaroVTR, a $500m deal that will give it full control of the Chilean joint venture.
 
- Assisted Inversiones Angelini y Compañía with a proceeding brought before the TDLC by the Chilean National Consumers and Users Corporation (CONADECUS).
 
Barros & Errázuriz
The nine-strong competition and antitrust practice at Barros & Errázuriz has significant experience in high-stakes antitrust cases before the Chilean Competition Tribunal (TDLC), as well as investigations before Chile’s National Competition Authority (FNE). The ‘very competent’ group also comprises specialists in FNE merger notifications; and assists companies with preventing future anti-competitive conducts, and establishing business protocols and compliance programmes. Clients further benefit from the firm’s membership of the Affinitas network, which facilitates the regular exchange of ideas (with other experts in Mexico and Peru) on regional competition developments. The team’s recent financial-service sector highlights include advising Grupo Security on the notification of its merger with Grupo Bice to the FNE, the new entity valued at approximately $3.13bn. The practice’s principal figures are Luis Eduardo Toro, a renowned litigation and arbitration practitioner; Francisco Bórquez, who focuses exclusively on competition law, particularly merger control work, compliance programmes, and FNE and TDLC procedures; and José Luis Corvalán, whose experience includes major TDLC competition cases. In the associate pool, senior Catalina Villalobos (a former legal deputy at the FNE’s mergers division), and Josefina Poblete , both assist with merger clearances and anti-competitive practices; and with experience in both litigation and anti-competitive conduct, Luis Bravo is a May 2024 hire from the FNE.
Praxisleiter:
Luis Eduardo Toro; Francisco Bórquez; José Luis Corvalán
Referenzen
‚The team led by Francisco Bórquez is highly professional, dedicated, and hardworking. They give you the confidence that you are in good hands.‘
‚We received great attention from the partner, who managed the client’s expectations in a highly professional and agile manner. They, along with another team member who had previously worked for the authority, handled the case flawlessly, meeting an extremely tight deadline.‘
‚The team was exceptionally committed and focused on assisting the client during a complex transaction. They successfully secured approval from the Chilean antitrust authority within an extremely short timeframe, which prevented legal exposure and financial impact for the company.‘
Kernmandanten
DirecTV Chile
Grupo Security
Visa
Asociación Gremial de Productores de Huevos de Chile
Comisión Nacional de Energía
HIG Capital
Compass Group
Colbún
Esmax Distribución
Pacific Mining Parts
Banco BTG Pactual
WEG Capital
Avla Seguros
SETOP
Contempora Servicios Financieros
Highlight-Mandate
- Defended Servicios Visa International before the Chilean Competition Tribunal against three lawsuits, which were filed by payment facilitators in relation to the cross-border acquiring rule.
 
- Advised Grupo Security on the notification  to the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), of its merger with Grupo Bice.
 
- Assisted Esmax Distribución with its defence before the Chilean Competition Tribunal, which concerned a consultation process initiated by the FNE in relation to the the joint operation of fuel storage plants with Copec and Enex.
 
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
With ‘a practical approach that is sensitive to clients’ business needs’, Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos‘ large team acts on the full range of competition law matters, including both litigation and advisory work; and its track record encompasses cartel litigation, unilateral conduct investigations and merger control work. On the compliance side, the group is notably active in relation to the energy, retail, infrastructure and logistics sectors, as well as fast-moving consumer goods and retail clients. Clients additionally benefit from the practice’s ability to leverage the intellectual property (IP) expertise of its sister-firm Sargent & Krahn, in relation to the intersection of competition and IP rights. Antitrust practice head Juan Cristóbal Gumucio, who assists with litigation, market investigations and merger control proceedings, is ‘always able to offer expert advice’; and Gerardo Varela‘s workload includes antitrust and litigation mandates, along with corporate law and M&A. At senior associate level, Camila Rojas and José Manuel Donoso both advise on antitrust and corporate matters, while at the more junior end, Andrés Hananía and José Luis García Marcelo Mayor complete the team. Former senior associate Cristóbal Lema departed the firm in August 2024 to study in the UK; associate Macarena Boeri left for an in-house role in March 2025, and senior Catalina González left in September 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Juan Cristóbal Gumucio; Gerardo Varela
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‘The team is very available and proactive. They are very responsive and dedicated to understanding their clients‘ contexts and activities.’
‘A highly prepared and well-disposed team. They deliver consulting services that demonstrate their knowledge in the field, as well as a practical approach that is sensitive to clients’ business needs.’
‘They have a competitive approach and a practical focus, and are well-versed in the FNE criteria.’
Kernmandanten
Warner Bros Discovery
Nutreco
Skretting
American Airlines
Cámara Innovación Farmacéutica
Bekaert
APM Terminals
Confederación De La Producción Y Del Comercio
The Coca-Cola Company
Unilever
EDF Energy
IANSA
Ripley
Sonacol
Santillana
Chilevision
Maersk
Blackrock
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Google in three lawsuits filed by media companies (newspapers and radio network), regarding the search and ad tech businesses.
 
- Defending CDF, the Chilean Football Channel, before the SupremeCourt, regarding a record fine imposed by the TDLC for alleged abuse of dominant position.
 
- Defending Skretting Chile against an alleged cartel case brought by the FNE against fish feed producers.
 
Contreras Velozo
Contreras Velozo‘s seven-strong team is ‘highly familiar with local competition laws, as well as the legislation of other countries and international jurisprudence’. The competition and regulation practice has significant experience in antitrust litigation practice, its expertise covering collusion, abuses of dominance, non-contentious proceedings, and follow-on damages litigation. The group is also sought out for its experience in merger control work in the telecoms, banking, food, ports, healthcare and construction sectors; and is regularly mandated by other law firms, as well as the Government, to prepare legal opinions either for court or internal purposes. Highlights include successfully assisting Marina del Sol, the operator of a gaming and entertainment company, with a gambling cartel investigation-related leniency programme procedure. Co-heading the department, Javier Velozo is a former Competition Tribunal (TDLC) judge, who acts for Chilean and international corporations, as well as government bodies, in TDLC cases and FNE-conducted investigations; and Pablo Pardo, who focuses on antitrust and regulated markets. Pardo’s competition law expertise encompasses competition-related risk management, litigation and merger control matters. Providing notable support at associate level, former FNE anti-cartel division lawyers Francisca Lobos and María De Los Ángeles Figueroa both assist with FNE investigation-related cases, non-contentious and contentious TDLC matters, and related civil lawsuits.
Praxisleiter:
Javier Velozo; Pablo Pardo
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‘Knowledge of this area and great contact networks.’
‘Extensive knowledge of the law and related cases, as well as availability and empathy with clients.’
‘The firm’s lawyers are highly familiar with local competition laws, as well as the legislation of other countries and international jurisprudence on related cases.’
Kernmandanten
Movistar
Mercado Libre
Camanchaca
Marina del Sol
Sanofi-Aventis
Clínicas Andes Salud
Mercado Pago
DYGA
Exacta
Eukor
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Marina del Sol, as a leniency beneficiary, in a gambling industry cartel case.
 
- Advising Andes Salud on a non-contentious proceeding that it initiated at the Competition Court, with a view to reviewing whether the the provision of medical services by Mutualidades de Seguridad might infringe competition law.
 
- Representing the former CEO of Indura before the Competition Court in a cartel case, which allegedly took place in the gas industry.
 
Prieto Abogados
‘Characterised by its total commitment to serving clients’, Prieto Abogados‘ is consistently mandated by major national clients to act in high-stakes contentious and non-contentious cases before the Competition Court (TDLC) and Supreme Court. The team also covers investigations before the National Competition Authority (FNE), as well as antitrust-related preventive work. The experience of competition law expert Benjamín Grebe covers preventive advice; FNE-conducted investigations; and representing clients in litigation before the TDLC and Chile’s Supreme Court, while antitrust specialist Andrea Von Chrismar (who was promoted to the partnership in Janaury 2025) is highly focused on markets where economic regulation interacts with competition law. Von Chrismar’s workload ranges from compliance issues to FNE matters and TDLC-related disputes. In the firm’s associate pool, senior Vicente Tapia is a key member of both the antitrust and insolvency and reorganisation teams; Javier Albornoz advises company clients on compliance issues, along with acting before both Chile’s FNE and TDLC; Carolina Soto Stuardo‘s career includes working as an in-house lawyer for mining company Andes Iron; and Constanza Moreno Aedo is an experienced litigator.
Praxisleiter:
Benjamín Grebe; Andrea Von Chrismar
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‘Highly respected in the industry.’
‘They have a friendly and courteous approach to handling cases and they achieve their goals.’
‘Prieto is a traditional office, but one that takes great care of its talent. Clients often praise them for their excellent relationship with associates.’
Kernmandanten
Aguas Andinas
DP World San Antonio
Banco Internacional
Inversiones La Construcción
Engie Energía Chile
Isapre Consalud
Delivery Hero E Commerce Chile
Nippon Yusen Kaisa
Luval
Esmax
Total Energies
Enex
YPF
LiquiMoly
Aguas Manquehue
Aguas Cordillera
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Aguas Andinas on a non-contentious tariff-setting procedure regarding sanitary services.
 
- Advising Inversiones La Construcción on a non-contentious proceeding initiated by Conadecus before the TDLC, so as to recommend the enactment of a law regulating conglomerates in Chile.
 
- Acting for DP World San Antonio, as defendant to FNE-initiated litigation proceedings, which concern the allegation of abuse of dominant position, in relation to security fees charged by the main ports of the Valparaíso region.
 
Vial Larraín Femenías
A ‘leading firm for free competition with attentive and available partners’, Vial Larraín Femenías‘ expertise ranges from high-profile cartel investigations to major merger control deals. The practice routinely liaises with Chile’s National Economic Prosecutor’s (FNE) office on competition law areas, such as leniency and out-of-court agreements; and in Chilean Competition Court (TDLC) proceedings, the team’s track record includes cartel investigations and complex merger control enforcement actions. Examples include assisting Linde Gas Chile (Linde) with an indictment filed by the FNE before the TDLC, which alleged that Indura, Linde and three individuals participated in a market-sharing cartel; and acting for the Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox in a FNE-filed indictment against The Walt Disney Company and TWDC Enterprises for non-compliance with merger conditions and submission of false information. A former competition practice head and partner at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, Ignacio Larraín advises on potential cartels, abuses of dominant positions, merger control procedures, and contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the TDLC and Supreme Court, along with FNE anti-competitive behaviour investigations and implementing compliance programmes. Providing key support, director of the firm’s competition law team, Catalina Montero, is particularly focused on competition compliance matters; while associate Camilo Larraín S assists with cartel cases, merger transactions and sensitive investigations.
Praxisleiter:
Ignacio Larraín
Referenzen
‘Personalised, agile and very professional attention. The mastery of the subjects and the experience of the team are evident, with excellent leadership and coordination of the work or tasks.’
‘The firm is known for its excellent collaboration and willingness to respond quickly and efficiently whenever needed. It offers effective solutions.’
‘The people who work here are always available, and have a good approach to collaborating and solving problems.’
Kernmandanten
Linde Gas Chile
Grupo Yarur
The Walt Disney Company
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp
Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
Empresa Nacional de energía ENEX
Mercado Libre Chile
Bunge
Viterra
Compañía General de Electricidad
Comercializadora Nutreco Chile
Glencore
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for the Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox in an indictment filed by the FNE against The Walt Disney Company and TWDC Enterprises, further to an alleged infringement of Chilean competition legislation.
 
- Representing Grupo Yarur in a landmark case initiated by Conadecus at the TDLC, the case focused on the ERN process, which aims to introduce significant legislative reforms (impacting large business conglomerates in Chile).
 
- Assisted Linde Gas Chile (Linde) with an indictment filed by the FNE before the Chilean Competition Court, which alleged that Indura, Linde and three individuals participated in a market-sharing cartel.
 
Aninat Abogados
Delivering ‘a unique blend of legal and economic analysis’, Aninat Abogados‘ six-strong group focuses on both contentious and non-contentious cases before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), as well as claims before the Supreme Court. The team also covers anti-competitive conduct-related civil and consumer lawsuits in Chile’s civil courts, and National Competition Authority (FNE) investigations. It additionally assists with compliance programmes, merger control procedures, and trade defence measures. Raised to partner in November 2024, former FNE legal and litigation head Cristián Reyes is a competition, regulation, compliance, and complex litigation specialist, whose ‘experience in free competition court litigation is unmatched by other lawyers’; firm founder Luis Alberto Aninat advises on competition and antitrust issues, alongside consumer protection and regulatory matters; and director Óscar Gárate routinely assists with FNE matters and TDLC litigation. Constanza Burgos is the associate to note.
Praxisleiter:
Cristián Reyes; Óscar Gárate
Referenzen
‘What stands out to me is the direct involvement of partners and senior lawyers in the analysis of cases and queries, which is different from other firms. The legal and economic analysis is in-depth and suited to the needs of the market and the client. The firm adapts to the company’s requirements.’
‘The legal and economic analysis is in-depth and tailored to the needs of the market and the client.’
‘Their strongest qualities include listening to clients‘ needs and understanding business models, market behaviour, and current competitive dynamics – creates a unique blend of legal and economic analysis.’
Kernmandanten
Tianqi Lithium
Farmacias Cruz Verde
Citröen Chile
Mundo Crédito
Asociación de Empresas de Innovación Financiera de Chile
Asociación de Supermercados de Chile
Asociación de Emprendedores de Chile
Varifarma Chile
Parque del Sendero
Altera (Andes Inversiones)
Aguas Nuevas
Socofar
Automática y Regulación
Industrias Profal
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Tianqi Lithium before the FNE in a proceeding for the lifting of mitigation measures.
 
- Assisted Farmacias Cruz Verde with three non-contentious trials before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), regarding changes to the existing payments industry model.
 
- Advising Mundo Crédito, a related company of Citröen Chile, on the sale of its automotive financing loan portfolio to a banking group and the FNE’s approval of such concentration transaction.
 
Baker McKenzie Chile
The antitrust practice at Baker McKenzie Chile regularly leverages the experience of the firm’s corporate and dispute resolution specialists. The four-member team covers a broad range of antitrust work, including private competition litigation and cross-border merger control issues, along with competition compliance, internal investigations, and global cartels and other conduct-related matters; its sector expertise encompasses banking, healthcare, insurance and retail, as well as the infrastructure, aviation, telecoms and mining industries. The practice is led by Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés, who has over 25 years’ experience in antitrust matters, his track record including major victories before Chile’s Competition Tribunal (TDLC) and Supreme Court. In the firm’s associate ranks, Juan Ignacio Donoso, a former FNE antitrust division deputy head, is a specialist in merger control proceedings, abuse of dominance and cartel investigations, and related compliance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés
Referenzen
‘Able to coordinate the necessary matters to present solid and well-supported lawsuits.’
‘Demonstrates a strong understanding of the technical aspects necessary to substantiate lawsuits.‘
‘Understands the technical aspects of highly-regulated industries, which greatly helps support lawsuits and the responses to the other party’s arguments.’
Kernmandanten
Aguas Antofagasta
AP Wireless
Black & Decker
Boston Scientific International
Cargill
Cencosud
Colgate-Palmolive
Daimler
Essity
General Electric
HP
HSBC Bank (Chile)
Infobip
Minera Altos del Punitaqui
Motorola
Mundys
MSD
NTT Docomo
Ohio National Seguros de Vida
Platinum Equity Group
Profovi
Sierra Gorda
Sika
Sumitomo Chemicals
Takeda
Vela Software
TI Sparkle
Viña Concha y Toro
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing mining company Sierra Gorda in Competition Tribunal proceedings, regarding a market-sharing agreement between industrial gas manufacturers Indura and Linde.
 
- Representing tissue company Essity in three follow-on actions submitted before the Competition Tribunal in 2024 by the Chilean Consumer Service (SERNAC) and consumer associations CONADECUS and ACOPROCH, which are seeking compensation because of a cartel (for which Essity was sanctioned in 2020).
 
- Representing Cencosud in two follow-on actions submitted before the Competition Tribunal in 2020 by consumer association Agrecu and the Chilean Consumer Service, in relation to a hub-and-spoke cartel (for which Cencosud was sanctioned in 2019).
 
Barros Silva Varela & Vigil
Barros Silva Varela & Vigil‘s competition, antitrust and regulated markets practice acts in both litigation before Chile’s Antitrust Court (TDLC) and investigations before the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE). The team also advises on FNE merger control procedures, including merger and minority acquisition filings. Other notable areas are compliance, exclusive dealings, vertical integrations and collusion among competitors. A former name partner at legacy firm Bulnes, Urrutia & Bustamante, José Manuel Bustamante‘s practice encompasses litigation before the TDLC, Supreme Court, and Antidumping and Safeguard Commission. Bustamante also assists with compliance programmes, FNE investigations, merger control procedures, competitor and distributor relations, and pricing and commercial policies. In the senior associate team, Jorsua Arancibia acts in antitrust litigation, while Francisca Ossa advises telecoms, banking, energy, construction and payment systems clients on competition law.
Praxisleiter:
José Manuel Bustamante
Kernmandanten
Multiexport Foods (now MULTI-X)
COLUN
SMU
Construmart
Patria Investments
Latin America Power
Libertad y Desarrollo
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised LAP on the merger control filing procedure for the sale of three wind power companies in northern Chile to Colbún.
 
- Advised Patria Investments (and its affiliate Cold Chile) on a merger control filing procedure before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, in relation to the acquisition of Mega Frío Chile.
 
- Advised SMU on the merger control filing for the sale of assets, in relation to a supermarket chain in Punta Arenas.
 
Estudio Lizana
The six-strong antitrust and regulated markets practice at boutique firm Estudio Lizana assists with both contentious and non-contentious procedures before the Antitrust Court (TDLC), as well as the Supreme Court. The team also handles domestic and multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and joint ventures before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE); and is experienced in internal antitrust audits and designing antitrust compliance programmes and codes of practice. With longstanding experience in litigating before the TDLC and the Supreme Court, firm founder Claudio Lizana (a former partner at Carey until December 2022) is a specialist in collusion cases, merger control work and abuses of dominant position investigations. Providing key support, Daniela León is ‘an emerging superstar within the firm’, while Tomás Appelgren assists with investigations carried out by the FNE, as well as matters before the TDLC. Associates Valentina Chinni, María Jesús Gaete and Thomas Stöcklin complete the group.
Praxisleiter:
Claudio Lizana; Daniela León; Tomás Appelgren
Referenzen
‘Experienced lawyers who are very easy to work with, due to their approachability, availability, openness to comments and suggestions, and quick responses.’
‘A specialised firm where response speeds are generally faster than those of larger firms, which have more resources but sometimes fail to utilise them efficiently. They are always available and respond on a 24/7 basis.’
‘Their singular focus in this area sets them apart from competitors, allowing them to offer unparalleled expertise and swift, insightful advice.’
Kernmandanten
Mastercard International
Kantar Ibope Media Chile
Indura
Brinks Chile
Prysmian Group
Casio Latin America
Mitsui OSK Lines
Rockwell Automation Chile
ProRep
EssilorLuxottica
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting Mastercard with several antitrust and regulatory cases in Chile, in which card schemes’ business models and pricing have been questioned and additional regulation sought.
 
- Acting for Brink’s in an alleged cartel case before the Chilean Competition Court.
 
- Acting for Indura in an alleged cartel case before the Chilean Competition Court.
 
Guerrero Olivos
The eight-strong competition and antitrust team at full-service firm Guerrero Olivos routinely assists with domestic and international M&A-related merger control analyses and filings, as well as antitrust-related corporate protocols, risk assessments, and compliance and crime prevention manuals. The practice, which is ‘distinguished by its rigorous technical approach’, also advises on the competition side to commercial agreements and partnerships; and is regularly mandated to act in both antitrust litigation and non-contentious proceedings before the Chilean Competition Court (TDLC). The practice, which further assists with investigation-related requests for information before the National Competition Authority (FNE), is led by Pedro Pellegrini, an expert in antitrust, M&A, compliance and corporate governance; while senior associate Juan José García specialises in M&A-related filings, infringements, FNE investigations, and TDLC and Supreme Court proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
Pedro Pellegrini; Juan José García
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‘Guerrero Olivos‘ antitrust practice is distinguished by its rigorous technical approach, combined with a strategic understanding of business and the local and international regulatory environment.’
‘What makes it unique is the ability to assist clients not only with complex procedures before the authorities, but also in prevention, strategy design, and proactive compliance.’
‘Guerrero Olivos‘ lawyers stand out for their combination of technical strength, strategic focus, and client proximity. They understand both the regulations and the business, and offer clear and actionable answers.’
Kernmandanten
Aramco
Empresas Carozzi
FEMSA
OK Market
Europ Assistance Group
ZE Farms
ACERA
Sonnedix
AES Andes
Fundación Arturo López Pérez
Western Union
Antofagasta Minerals
Flintera
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- Advised the Chilean Association of Renewable Energies and Storage (ACERA) on its provision of background information for a non-contentious proceeding before the Chilean Competition Court.
 
- Acted for Cadena Comercial Andina (CCA) before the Chilean Competition Court in a lawsuit filed by the FNE (Chilean Antitrust Agency) for a possible infringement (in relation to the acquisition of OK Market).
 
- Advised FEMSA throughout 2024 on day-to-day competition matters.
 
Morales & Besa
Morales & Besa houses a ‘well-established team that works very well together to provide clients with appropriate and timely responses’. The full-service practice comprises team members whose careers include working at either Chile’s Competition authority (FNE) or the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism; while key industries for the department include the infrastructure, energy, retail, real estate and payments sectors. The seven-member competition and antitrust group covers competition law compliance, pre-merger reviews, high-stakes litigation before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) and the Supreme Court. It also represents clients in high- profile FNE investigations, and assists with the preparation of specialised antitrust compliance programmes. A former FNE anti-cartel unit head, María José Henríquez‘s track record includes successfully acting before the TDLC and Supreme Court in complex cases; while at associate level, senior Diego Schaerer and Vicente Fleischmann complete the team.
Praxisleiter:
María José Henríquez
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‘A very good team and the results are magnificent. Clients appreciate the work of all the lawyers. They study matters very thoroughly.’
‘Clients really like the way they organise meetings and training sessions for clients.’
‘Clients appreciate their approachability and excellent, highly-professional work.’
Kernmandanten
Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso
IGT Global Solutions Corporation Chile
Mutual de Seguridad de la Cámara Chilena de la Construcción
Caleta Bay Mar
Pagos y Servicios
Iron Mountain Chile
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- Acted for Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel in an antitrust lawsuit before the Competition Tribunal, which was filed by off-site parking operator, McParking, for abuse of dominance and barriers to entry.
 
- Representing IGT Global Solutions Corporation Chile in a case regarding Competition Tribunal-issued instructions for the payments market.
 
- Assisting Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso with a request to the Competition Tribunal, which concerned the bidding conditions for a tender for a concession for the joint operation of port terminals and expansion of current infrastructure.
 
Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
The four-member team at boutique law firm Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados advises on the gamut of competition work. Its expertise covers transactions, regulatory agency-conducted investigations, litigation, compliance programmes, and day-to-day advisory issues. The practice regularly acts for clients from the pharmaceutical, insurance, retail, food and banking and finance sectors, as well as energy, entertainment, transport, software, telecoms and forestry industry entities. The principal figures in the competition and antitrust department are Álvaro Ortúzar and Nicolás Vergara, whose wide-ranging practices encompass antitrust litigation; and Juan Sebastián Valdés, who currently focuses on cartels and abuse of dominance investigations, along with contentious and non-contentious matters before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC) and Supreme Court. At associate level, Manuela Ugarte Enrione assists with FNE matters, while Francisca Fantoni departed the firm in November 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Alvaro Ortúzar; Nicolás Vergara; Juan Sebastián Valdés
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‘Concerned to resolve issues until the very end.’
Kernmandanten
Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
Empresa Ariztía
Celulosa Arauco y Constitución
Pfizer Products
Metro Emisora de Medios de Pagos
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- Represented Banco BCI in a claim, which was filed by the National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) before the Antitrust Tribunal for abuse of dominance.
 
- Representing MetroPago in its proposal to the Competition Court of the general contractual terms and conditions, which it would offer other prepaid card issuers that are interested in using Metro’s infrastructure to issue and operate prepaid cards.
 
- Representing Pfizer Products in a competition lawsuit, which was brought before the Antitrust Tribunal by Varifarma Chile, alleging abuse of dominance and an abusive exercise of legal actions (in relation to a patent owned by Pfizer Products).
 
Ugarte & Correa
Home to ‘an extraordinary, well-established team that delivers top-quality service’, Ugarte & Correa is a litigation, arbitration and antitrust boutique that is highly focused on high-stakes antitrust litigation before the Competition Tribunal (TDLC). The practice’s expertise ranges from collusion, unfair competition and abuse of dominant position cases, to merger control work and FNE leniency programmes; recent highlights include successfully obtaining leniency programme awards for clients. The department is co-led by professor of antitrust in the Universidad Católica de Chile competition post-graduate programme, José Joaquín Ugarte, who ‘excels at handling cases’; and litigation and arbitration expert Pablo Correa. In the associate team, Agustín Poblete is currently defending multinational corporation The Brink’s Company in a landmark collusion case.
Praxisleiter:
José Joaquín Ugarte
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‘A team with a very detailed approach and focused on the particularities of each case.’
‘They’re an extraordinary, well-established team that delivers top-quality service – among the elite of antitrust law firms in Chile.’
‘Excellent availability, easy to coordinate meetings with, and good listening and diagnostic skills, which allow for accurate, effective and efficient problem solving. They are keen to stay up-to-date on technology, which optimises processes, improves experiences, and enhances preventive work.’
Kernmandanten
Brink’s
SCA (Essity)
Pesquera Quintero
Sierra Gorda
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- Defending Brink’s against one of the (reportedly) largest cartels fines ever pursued by Chile’s National Economic Prosecutor (FNE).
 
- In a high-stakes antitrust case involving Linde Chile, the team successfully secured its client’s immunity through the leniency programme.
 
- Secured a victory for SCA (now Essity) by successfully proving it was coerced into cartel participation, leading (reportedly) to the first major defeat of Chile’s National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) in over a decade.
 
Albagli Zaliasnik
A sub-group within the firm’s public law and regulated markets department, Albagli Zaliasnik‘s competition and antitrust team undertakes preventive advice, antitrust compliance programmes, merger control matters, and respondses to antitrust and cartel investigations. The practice also assists with FNE-conducted market studies and litigation before Chile’s Competition Court (TDLC) and Supreme Court; while its track record further encompasses expertise in cartel cases, including salmon food industry and industrial gas sector mandates. The team additionally advises on matters where antitrust issues intersect with IP rights and the digital economy. Promoted to partner in May 2024, Antonio Rubilar‘s sector specialisms include energy, infrastructure, telecoms and pharmaceuticals; and Dafne Guerra is the firm’s life sciences and competition director.
Praxisleiter:
Antonio Rubilar; Dafne Guerra
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Felipe Giovanazzi.
Kernmandanten
Securitas
WOM
ASILFA
LG Electronics
UNACEM
Mowi Chile
Areas Chile
Stjepan Pavicic
Bodegas San Francisco
Go Firmex
Dimerc
Logistica Integral
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- Defending telecoms company WOM before the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC), in relation to alleged abuses of a dominant position.
 
- Assisting salmon producer Mowi, which was impacted by a price-fixing agreement between four salmon feed producers, with its damages claim.
 
- Assisted UNACEM with the formulation and design of an antitrust legislation compliance programme in Chile.
 
Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados
Fielding ‘excellent free competition specialists’, Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados‘ competition and regulated markets team is led by Vanessa Facuse Andreucci, whose ‘thorough knowledge of the Competition Authority is a significant advantage’. A former Chilean Competition Authority (FNE) litigation head, Facuse acts in high-stakes antitrust proceedings before the Chilean Competition Court (TDLC), as well as in FNE-conducted investigations. The wider practice also advises on the competition aspects of M&A, reorganisations, contracts and bankruptcy proceedings, along with providing training to company boards of directors to ensure compliance with antitrust regulations. In the associate ranks, Matías Ponce focuses on both competition and regulatory matters, while Stefan Goecke departed the firm during 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Vanessa Facuse Andreucci
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ignacio Cantillana
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‘A practice with a very strong litigation focus.’
‘Excellent free competition specialists.’
‘Vanessa Facuse Andreucci is an excellent strategist and distinguished litigator, who fully understands her clients‘ needs.’
Kernmandanten
Loomis Holding
Mediterranean Shipping Company (Chile)
Terminal Investment
AMC Networks Latin America
Retail Financiero
Nuevo Pudahuel
Grupo Patio
Cámara de Centros Comerciales
SMU
Aliservice
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- Represented Loomis Holding in a case brought by the FNE, which sought to prove the existence of a cartel for the provision of private security, custody and transportation of cash.
 
- Represented Mediterranean Shipping Company (Chile) in an abuse of dominance lawsuit brought by 23 exporters of fresh fruit, claiming fraud in a contracting process and abuse through missed deadlines and improper charges.
 
- Assisted Terminal Investment with the request for a report that was made by Empresa Portuaria de Valparaiso on the conditions of the tender for terminals 1 and 2 of the Port of Valparaiso.
 
CEPD
The four-member group at mid-sized firm CEPD regularly works alongside the firm’s M&A, real estate and energy and natural resources teams on competition and antitrust mandates. A ‘key adviser for antitrust matters’, the competition practice predominantly focuses on merger control proceedings before the Fiscalía Naciona Económica (FNE), and acts in enforcement matters and defence-side antitrust claims before the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC). The practice of firm founder and team leader Juan Enrique Coeymans Z covers cartel and anti-competitive agreement cases, as well as abuses of dominant positions. In the associate pool, María José Berger and Bernardita Joannon both assist with merger control work, along with contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the FNE and TDLC.
Praxisleiter:
Juan Enrique Coeymans Z
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Diego Iglesias
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‘A key adviser for antitrust matters.’
‘What most distinguishes CEPD Abogados‘ antitrust practice is the availability of its lawyers (they always answer calls and emails, which may seem obvious, but it isn’t); the quality of the documents, which clearly demonstrate their thorough legal and commercial analysis of client requests; and the speed with which they respond to requests.’
‘The team is very diverse, and clients work with women and men equally.’
Kernmandanten
Multigremial Nacional de Emprendedores
Servicios Aeroportuarios Aerosan
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- Assisting Servicios Aeroportuarios Aerosan with designing and implementing a competition compliance programme.
 
- Representing the Multigremial Nacional de Emprendedores in a non-contentious proceeding before the TDLC, which was initiated by the Ministry of Energy, such matter involving assessing whether to lower the connected power threshold, allowing customers to choose between regulated tariffs or freely-negotiated energy contracts.
 
CMS Carey & Allende
CMS Carey & Allende's ‘very meticulous lawyers’ advise on the gamut of contentious and non-contentious competition work. The practice’s coverage ranges from compliance programmes, market reviews and pre-merger and merger control procedures, to leniency applications and National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) investigations; it is particularly experienced in relation to the interplay between competition law and business models involving emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. The three-member group is led by antitrust specialist Carolina Veas, who has notable sector experience in digital markets. At associate level, Francisca Droguett advises on merger control issues, market investigations and the development of internal compliance programmes.
Praxisleiter:
Carolina Veas
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‘What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine deep regulatory knowledge with strategic and technical insight into digital markets, Fintech and free competition.‘
‘They not only interpret regulations, but also anticipate risks and design proactive solutions for clients.’
‘Compared to other legal teams, their approach is not simply reactive, but proactive and adaptable, allowing them to offer customised strategies that align regulatory compliance with business objectives.’
Kernmandanten
Buda.com
OrionX
OnNet Fibra
Pesco
Walmart
Molineros del Sur
Servipag
Tapp
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- Assisted Buda.com with a lawsuit filed with the Competition Court against ten banks in the country, the lawsuit concerning an alleged abuse of collective dominant position (among others).
 
- Advised Servipag on changes in Antitrust Court-led payment regulations, which concerned the requirements that acquirers and payment service providers (PSPs) must comply with.
 
- Advised Tapp on the process of determining interchange fees in Chile.
 
Correa Squella
Correa Squella‘s principal figures for competition work are Juan Ignacio Correa, who has longstanding experience in antitrust matters, along with business disputes and regulatory conflicts; and fellow name-partner Carolina Squella, a highly-regarded specialist in port regulation. At associate level, Tamara De Beer’s litigation experience includes representing individuals, along with industrial, commercial and port companies, in proceedings before the Free Competition Court.
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DLA Piper Chile
The full-service competition and antitrust practice at DLA Piper Chile consistently leverages the expertise of the Santiago office’s corporate and M&A departments for major transactions and compliance programmes. Other key areas include anti-competitive behaviour investigations (so as to prevent potential risks) and Chilean National Competition Authority (FNE)-conducted market studies. The three-member group also acts in litigation before Chile’s Competition Court (TDLC), as well as civil suits for anti-competitive behaviour. With over 20 years’ experience in antitrust matters, firm founder and senior counsel Felipe Bahamondez acts in TDLC litigation, FNE investigations and merger control procedures; of counsel Sofia O’Ryan‘s career includes working at the FNE for seven years; and mid-level associate Bárbara Galetovic advises clients from the consumer, retail, technology, aviation and industrial sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Sofía O’Ryan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Trinidad Puga
Kernmandanten
Giddings Fruit
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- Advised Giddings Fruit on the assessment of the necessity of a notification process before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, and the filing before the United States Competition Authority and the Mexican Competition Authority (regarding its sale to Frutura).
 
Dentons
Dentons‘ ‘outstanding antitrust practice provides timely advice and goes the extra mile to achieve results for clients’. The Chilean antitrust department, which specialises in antitrust litigation before the courts, routinely works alongside the firm’s regional and global antitrust practice teams. Particularly focused on the technology sector, recent work examples include representing global payments fintech company SumUp in high-profile abuse of dominant position litigation against Transbank, a Chilean payment and transaction services company. Antitrust team head Santiago Ried has significant experience in Antitrust Court (TDLC) cases, National Economic Prosecutor (FNE) investigations, merger control mandates, and compliance; while Marcelo Alarcón acts in civil, commercial and antitrust-related dispute resolution. Fernanda Streeter is ‘an up-and-coming associate who does outstanding work’.
Praxisleiter:
Santiago Ried
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‘A cohesive team that is eager to support the client.’
‘Experts at listening and proposing, challenging, and re-challenging what clients say.’
‘Concern. They’re a team that’s aware of what’s happening and seeks to anticipate the client’s needs.’
Kernmandanten
Aguas Andinas
Concha y Toro
Magotteaux (Sigdo Koppers)
Daye Special Steel Co
Freddo
Tenpo
Despegar.com
Biomeriux
Biofoods
Amazon Web Services
SumUp
Alstom
Metso
Transap
Coopeuch
UPL
Comercial DLM
Anasac
Karcher
Metso
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- Represented Tenpo Prepaid, a prepaid card issuer, in a case before the Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the Antitrust Court (TDLC).
 
- Representing Magotteaux (Sigdo Koppers), in a high-profile dumping case before the Anti-Distortions Commission, in relation to alleged steel products.
 
- Representing ACHIGA, a restaurant and fast-food industry trade association, in an antitrust case against shopping malls over lease contract-related abusive clauses and practices.
 
Echeverría Ilharreborde Scagliotti
With ‘extensive knowledge of the market and the regulatory body’s processes’, Echeverría Ilharreborde Scagliotti routinely advises on consumer goods, services and transportation industry-related competition law issues. The ‘technically-outstanding’ competition law practice is led by firm founder and energy sector specialist, Pedro Echeverría who focuses on abuse of dominant positions, cartel cases and merger control work. Flanking Echeverría at senior associate level, Camila Appelgren is experienced in implementing internal antitrust guidelines and compliance programmes, along with employment-related antitrust issues and requests for information before the Chilean Antitrust Authority (FNE).
Praxisleiter:
Pedro Echeverría
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‘They are capable of providing high-level and sophisticated factual, technical, and legal advice on preventive (compliance), merger control, and litigation matters.’
‘A deep level of understanding of clients’ businesses.’
‘Lawyers who engage, commit, and become true advisers to clients.’
Kernmandanten
Coca-Cola Andina
Turbus (Empresa de Transportes Rurales)
Anglo American Sur
Caren
Cristalerías Toro
Hewlett-Packard Chile Comercial
Jedimar Inversiones
Sky Airline
Sociedad de Inversiones en Infraestructura
Re-ciclar
Servicios de Información YAPP
Garcés Fruit
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- Advised Coca-Cola Andina on its commercial policies and practices, as well as its competition law compliance programme.
 
- Advised Jedimar Inversiones on the acquisition of Derco’s spare parts unit from Inchcape, which included advice on market definitions, a competition impact analysis, and the notification procedure for the concentration operation.
 
- Represented Hewlett Packard Chile Comercial before the Antitrust Court, in a contentious case involving allegations of anti-competitive practices.
 
Estudio Lewin Abogados
Estudio Lewin Abogados’ free competition practice has notable experience in merger control work, abuse of dominant position matters, and domestic and international cartel cases. The team also covers internal investigations, antitrust damages' actions and compliance programmes. The workload of name partner Nicolas Lewin encompasses investigations and antitrust litigation; and Fernando Araya focuses on both competition and regulatory issues. In the associate team, Manuel Abarca‘s practice includes abuses of dominant positions.
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Garrigues Chile
Garrigues Chile‘s competition department in Santiago has ‘extensive knowledge of antitrust procedures before the Chilean authorities’. The niche, two-member team has notable expertise in merger control work, and is increasingly active in anti-competitive behaviour disputes. It is also mandated by large domestic clients to assists with compliance issues. ‘Undoubtedly the factor that gives clients an advantage over counterparts during antitrust proceedings’, competition and antitrust counsel Mario Ybar, a former Fiscalía Nacional Económica (FNE) mergers division head, heads up the department.
Praxisleiter:
Mario Ybar
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‘Highly competitive in their billing processes and legal fees.’
‘At all times, their attention is just a phone call away and they consistently demonstrate their expertise in the area of antitrust.’
‘Their ability to anticipate the actions of both counterparties and courts represent tremendous added value.’
Kernmandanten
Santander Consumer Finance
STI Terminal Internacional
Unifrutti
Punto Ticket
Engie Energía
Aerosan
Chile Telcos
PPRO Payment Services
Codelco
Isapres
GTD Manquehue
Arroyo Energy
Asociación Chilena de Casinos de Juegos
Petrobras (Aramco)
Grupo Luhrs
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- Advised Santander Consumer Finance on the competition aspects of the acquisition of Mundo Crédito’s credit portfolio, securing approval from the FNE during an expedited Phase 1 review.
 
- Advised Unifrutti on the competition aspects of its acquisition of Verfrut, securing Phase 1 approval from the FNE after an extensive investigation.
 
- Advised Punto Ticket on an ex officio investigation, which was initiated by the FNE into potential gun jumping, in relation to its acquisition by Sony and Eventim.
 
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
The competition and antitrust practice at full-service firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is experienced in complex antitrust schemes, cartel investigations, high-stakes merger control transactions, cases before the Chilean Competition Court (TDLC), and implementing competition compliance programmes. The department is also increasingly involved in emerging areas such as digital markets and technology-driven competition issues. Highlights include advising online marketplace company Mercado Libre on the development of an artificial intelligence tool, which resolves its daily competition and antitrust law enquiries. Heading up the firm’s Chilean competition offering, the wide-ranging practice of director Gabriel Budnik ranges from cartel investigations to TDLC cases and merger deals.
Praxisleiter:
Gabriel Budnik
Kernmandanten
BHP
Resource Capital Funds
Mercado Libre Chile
Inversiones Kaufmann Chile
Mitsubishi Corporation
EDF EN Chile Holding
SAP Chile
Laboratorios Saval
Productos del Mar Ventisqueros
Miele Electrodomésticos
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- Advised a telecoms company on the acquisition process of another telecoms company.
 
- Assisted a marketplace with an investigation against a Big Tech entity.
 
- Advised Inversiones Kaufmann Chile on the filing of an ordinary filing form, in relation to the acquisition of Trek Rental.
 
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr
The six-strong competition and antitrust practice at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr has significant experience in Competition Court (TDLC) matters, Competition Agency (FNE) investigations, and merger control assessments and notifications,. The group also advises on commercial agreements and distribution policies, including discounts, rebates, exclusivities and collaborations; while its international unfair competition expertise covers anti-dumping and safeguard cases. It additionally provides training and assists with implementing compliance programmes. The department is co-led by Nicholas Mocarquer, a member of the Chilean Bar Association’s Competition Commission since 2019; and Gonzalo Rencoret, whose practice covers TDLC procedures and merger control work, as well as FNE investigations into collusive behaviour and abuses of dominance. Bernardita Schmidt is the associate to note.
Praxisleiter:
Nicholas Mocarquer; Gonzalo Rencoret
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‘Knowledge and attentive.’
‘Very attentive and timely.’
‘Effective collaboration, excellent business knowledge, and ability to adapt to clients’ needs.’
Kernmandanten
Dow
Sony
Gerdau
SQMC
ADM
Ferrero Group
BHP
Corteva
Eli Lilly
Thomson Reuters
AgroFresh
Grupo Marina
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- Acting for Grupo Marina before the Supreme Court, in connection with a claim made by a retail trade association, which concerns the competition conditions for the shopping mall industry, as well as the contracts between malls and retailers.
 
- Assisting Pearson with an action brought by a former local distributor for alleged acts of unfair competition.
 
- Representing Segaer in an unfair competition case.
 
Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial
Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial‘s Santiago office is mandated by major corporations and trade associations to advise on antitrust matters. The team regularly acts before Chile’s Competition Tribunal (TDLC), and is particularly experienced in public infrastructure bids that involve antitrust issues. The practice is co-led by Gerardo Ovalle, who is experienced in both TDLC cases and competition-related compliance programmes; and Anibal Vial, a member of the Competition Committee of the Chilean Bar Association since 2020.
Praxisleiter:
Gerardo Ovalle; Aníbal Vial
Kernmandanten
Cámara Chilena de la Construcción
At-Pac-Doka
Clariant
Mapam
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- Representing Cámara Chilena de la Construction before the Antitrust Court in a proposition to modify the Decree Law that regulates the public infrastructure bid system in Chile.
 
- Assisted Cámara Chilena de La Construction with non-contentious cases, where the Competition Tribunal requires its opinion on the healthcare construction market.
 
- Advising Clariant in Chile on its worldwide effort to highlight the importance of competition.
 
 
	