Abdala y Cia‘s commercial and corporate governance offering is led by firm founder and managing partner Ricardo Abdala Hirane, who focuses on business sector mandates, corporate governance and public and private tenders, as well as foreign investment-related mandates.

Focused on complex commercial transactions, AEM Abogados‘ four-member practice fields corporate law, M&A and consumer law specialist Alan Krausz Bitrán, who routinely acts for national and international companies, as well as public sector institutions; and senior associate José Ignacio Díaz, an adviser on corporate law, capital markets, real estate and project finance.

Peralta Sandoval Llaneza Gutiérrez boosted its corporate law offering through the April 2024 recruitment of Carlos Aranís Olivares as of counsel; a partner at his own firm Aranís & Espinosa Abogados until December 2023, Aranís (subsequently promoted to partner in November 2024) focuses on M&A, business restructuring and corporate and contractual matters.

SPG Abogados & Consultores was established in January 2024, further to the exit of corporate, civil and tax law specialist Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez B and regulatory law expert Roberto Sepúlveda from Lavin Abogados & Consultores; and the incorporation of former Palma Abogados partner Gabriel Palma, who focuses on clients from the banking, finance, real estate and insurance sectors, as well as construction, retail, investment and technology businesses.

Co-led by Luis Felipe Hübner, Felipe Hübner Valdivieso and Diego Marin Ithurbisquy, UH&C Abogados' six-strong team is experienced in corporate matters, M&A, reorganisations and shareholder agreements: the practice advises companies from a range of industries, including retail, construction, chemicals and financial institutions, as well as the aviation, tourism and vineyard sectors.

‘Distinguished by its ability to address complex and sophisticated matters with a strategic and precise approach’, Barros & Errázuriz‘s M&A team specialises in a range of high-stakes transactions, both at local and international levels. The huge, 51-strong practice advises on private acquisitions, cross-border takeovers of listed companies, divestitures, corporate restructuring programmes, and acquisitions of controlling and minority interests. Highlights include advising financial group Grupo Security on its merger agreement with financial holding company Bicecorp, the business combination forming a $3,1bn financial group. The practice is co-led by Pablo Guerrero and Bernardo Simian, who both advise on M&A and foreign investment. Also key to the group, tax head Fernando Barros additionally assists with investment projects and implementing corporate structures; the workload of managing partner Cristián Barros covers M&A, in addition to fund-related capital markets issues; Luis Alberto Letelier advises on M&A mandates, alongside his capital markets practice; dispute resolution head José Tomás Errázuriz also covers corporate matters; and Emilio Vásquez and Carlos Ducci  both act for Chilean and international companies on corporate law, foreign investment, M&A, and joint ventures. Other highly-regarded practitioners are Vicente Cordero, Sergio Eguiguren, Lucas Marinovic and Enrique Barros, along with experienced senior associates Jorge Covarrubias, Mary Anne Homann, Francisca Ossa, Felipe Ríos, and Juan Sebastián Alonso.

Carey‘s ‘corporate and M&A practice is absolutely spectacular’. The 66-strong practice group advises multinationals, funds and foreign companies that invest in Chile, as well as Latin American companies expanding in both Chile and the wider region. The full-service group advises on the gamut of M&A work, such as takeovers through public offerings, minority share purchases, and acquisitions of companies and asset packages. It also covers private equity transactions, and insolvency and reorganisation-related company and asset purchases. The firm’s president emeritus, Jorge Carey‘s expertise spans M&A, corporate and business law, along with project finance and international arbitration; the practice of senior partner Jaime Carey T includes foreign investment transactions, international tax consulting, and personal and corporate tax planning; managing partner Pablo Iacobelli is mandated by multinational corporations for high-value transactions, including cross-border deals; Salvador Valdés specialises in M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance and securities offerings; Francisco Ugarte advises on M&A, tender offers, joint ventures and private equity transactions; and Marcos Ríos‘ recent experience includes advising Liberty Mutual Insurance on its $1.48bn sale of Liberty Seguros to HDI International. Other key figures include: aviation, corporate and commercial law expert Guillermo Acuña; Cristián Eyzaguirre, who focuses on M&A, private equity and venture capital; and M&A, private equity and corporate governance specialist, Jorge Ugarte. Additional names to note are Francisco Guzmán, Cristián Figueroa, Patricia Silberman, Alejandra Daroch and Jaime Carey Jr, along with experienced senior associate Josefina Marshall.

The 48-strong corporate and M&A practice at full-service firm Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos acts throughout the full transactional life cycle. The group is well known for its structuring of complex deals, its expertise covering sales, purchases and contract negotiations. It also assists with due diligence, regulatory compliance and risk management issues; while the department additionally leverages the firm’s specialisms in tax, corporate finance, secured lending, labour law, antitrust, IP and real estate in relation to M&A activity. Among the team’s several highly-regarded partners, Sergio Díez has significant experience in corporate and contract law; Gerardo Varela's track record includes advising on M&A deals in the energy, salmon farming and retail industries; Juan Pablo Matus specialises in corporate, commercial, M&A and real estate matters; current firm managing partner Carlos Pérez-Cotapos assists with mining company-related M&A; and Gonzalo Grez advises on M&A and corporate law, along with mining and project development. The practice further showcases Francisco J Illanes, an adviser on M&A, corporate reorganisations and shareholder agreements; M&A, corporate restructuring and commercial agreement expert Juan Antonio Parodi; experienced corporate and M&A adviser Cristián Herrera; Andrea Saffie, an adviser to companies and family offices on M&A; and senior associate Sergio Balharry , who acts for both domestic and international clients on M&A. In January 2025, corporate law, M&A and restructuring practitioner María Francisca Salas was raised to partner, while former partner Nicolás Lustig departed the firm.

Acting for multinational corporations, private equity firms, institutional investors and state-owned businesses, Claro & Cia.'s corporate and M&A department covers high-end domestic deals, as well as cross-border matters. Examples include acquisitions, divestitures and mergers, including both private transactions and public takeovers, as well as compliance with securities regulations and corporate governance best practices. Other key areas include joint ventures, distressed M&A and restructuring transactions, and private equity and venture capital-related buyouts, exits and capital investments. The 25-member department also has an enviable reputation for its expertise in structuring high-profile transactions across the energy, infrastructure, financial services, retail and mining sectors. José María Eyzaguirre B is ‘exceptional and has unique negotiation skills’; Rodrigo Ochagavía advises on energy, pension and insurance sector M&A; Matías de Marchena is an energy M&A specialist; Felipe Larraín's recent mandates include advising Chilean telecoms company Entel on the $432m sale of fibre optic connectivity services' company Onnet Fibra, to CMB Prime and Activa Alternative Assets; José Luis Ambrosy assists with energy M&A, in addition to financing and capital markets; and Ariel Mihovilovic advises on energy asset acquisitions and sales. Also key to the group, Juan José León focuses on M&A involving funds and asset managers; José María Eyzaguirre F ‘delivers creative solutions’; and Joaquín Rodriguez is experienced in telecoms, energy, sanitary and gas industry M&A. Other names to note are counsel Philippa Cooper, and associates Vicente Allende, María Jesús Muñoz and Rafael Mackay. Former senior associate Josefina Covarrubias departed the firm in May 2025.

Fielding ‘excellent professionals with extensive experience’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's 24-member practice advises on both transactional and general corporate matters. The M&A and corporate team focuses on contractual and commercial law, along with significant M&A deals, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs and other strategic transactions; its sector expertise ranges from energy, finance, mining, forestry and agriculture, to infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and technology. M&A, private equity and corporate law specialist Federico Grebe is ‘an exceptional leader who is dedicated to his clients’; Chile country manager Juan Pablo Wilhelmy advises on corporate reorganisations, foreign investments, mergers and joint ventures, as well as commercial contract negotiations; Alberto Pulido's wide-ranging practice includes shareholder agreement drafting; and Andrés Sanfuentes maintains a broad M&A workload. Other key figures are Guillermo Vial, who focuses on corporate and M&A matters, as well as project finance and capital markets; Nicolás Santana, whose career includes working as an international associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s New York office; and January 2025-promoted partner Constanza Rodríguez, who ‘focuses on achieving the committed objective in a timely manner’. At principal associate level, Josefina Joannon advises foreign and local investors on M&A deals involving private and listed companies, as well as asset acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and corporate governance; and Martín Cruzat is also an experienced corporate and commercial practitioner.

Baker McKenzie Chile's ‘corporate and M&A practice is distinguished by its comprehensive and personalised approach to each transaction’. The practice has over 40 years’ experience in advising Chilean and international clients on regional and multinational cross-border deals, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions. The team’s expertise encompasses post-acquisition integration services, due diligence, general corporate law and corporate reorganisations, as well as commercial contracts, corporate governance and corporate secretarial work. The group additionally covers private equity-related deal structuring and regulatory advice. Jaime Munro has over 25 years’ experience in private and public M&A and venture capital and private equity transactions, along with real estate investments and infrastructure projects; corporate and partnership law specialist Fernando Castro advises on M&A, joint ventures, contractual law, and foreign investments; Diego Ferrada’s workload includes stock and asset deals and project finance transactions; and Sebastián Vivanco assists with M&A mandates, in addition to his banking and finance practice. The group further includes Cristobal Larrain, an adviser on corporate matters, tender offers, auction processes, joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate reorganisations; and of counsel transactional expert, Leon Larrain.  Promoted to partner in June 2024, corporate and company-law practitioner Martin Müller is experienced in M&A, joint ventures, contracts, foreign investments, and corporate reorganisations.

Acting for buyers, sellers and targets, Bofill Mir Abogados' ‘team is characterised by its prompt and personalised service, business-oriented approach, and rapid responses’. The full-service, 19-strong group is consistently sought out to advise on major M&A deals, as well as joint ventures, strategic partnerships and corporate restructurings. It is particularly experienced in multinational deals including Chilean aspects; while the practice’s sector specialisms include mining, agribusiness, energy, real estate, ports and shipping. The group is additionally increasingly mandated to assist with aeronautical sector-related corporate issues. Among the department’s several experienced practitioners, firm founder and ‘market leader’ Octavio Bofill has over 30 years’ experience in M&A and corporate and commercial law, as well as financing, reorganisations, insolvency and capital markets; Ana María Yuri is a longstanding corporate law expert, whose workload encompasses M&A, capital markets, real estate, construction, projects, and banking and finance; managing partner Rodrigo Saffirio ‘stands out for combining high-level, cross-border experience with unusually deep knowledge’. The second line of key advisers includes Feliciano Tomarelli, whose career includes working as an international associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s New York office; and senior associates Antonia Ballacey, Andrés de Iruarrizaga and Paula Donoso, who all focus on corporate and transactional matters.

Cuatrecasas' ‘level of sophistication and total focus on client needs make it a great practice’. The 18-member team covers a broad range of of transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, distressed deals, commercial agreements, and asset and business transfers. The department also assists with licensing, corporate restructuring (including due diligence procedures), and contract drafting and negotiation. It additionally has a notable focus on private equity and venture capital investments The corporate and M&A practice is led by Roberto Guerrero V, who also coordinates the Santiago office’s capital markets and banking and finance practices; while Michel Diban is an ‘excellent, sophisticated lawyer with extensive knowledge of the market and M&A trends’. The group further includes domestic and international M&A expert Macarena Ravinet, whose expertise encompasses the telecoms, food and retail sectors, as well as corporate restructuring, corporate governance and private equity; venture capital and energy M&A specialist, Josefina Yávar; and Tomás Kubick, who assists with joint ventures, associations, shareholder agreements, and asset purchases and sales. In the firm’s associate group, Pilar Illanes advises national and international clients on M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance plans. In mid-2025, Alfonso Ugarte, an experienced adviser on corporate and M&A mandates in the infrastructure sector, returned to the Santiago from the firm’s New York office; while former principal associate Franco Dalmazzo departed the firm in August 2024.

Garrigues Chile's ‘corporate and M&A lawyers stand out for their thorough and timely work’. The 22-member team comprises experts in corporate law, M&A, corporate reorganisations, joint venture transactions and governance. The practice also fields sector specialists in telecoms, infrastructure, real estate, retail, entertainment and the automotive industry; while its track record is particularly notable in relation to the acquisition of energy and mining companies and assets. It also assists private equity funds and investors with strategic acquisitions, capital investments and divestments. Department head and corporate law and M&A expert, Luis Felipe Merino, is ‘a dedicated partner who is involved in every detail’; Rodrigo Fernández advises on major M&A transactions, many of which involve cross-border aspects; Jaime de Larraechea specialises in telecoms, infrastructure and private equity M&A; and Cristóbal Fainé has longstanding energy and corporate law expertise. At principal associate level, Hellen Brockway advises on corporate restructuring, M&A, asset acquisitions and shareholder agreements; Carlos Arias' wide-ranging practice includes aquaculture matters; Constanza Velásquez is ‘involved in every last detail of clients’ business’; Thomas Dawes focuses on M&A, commercial law, corporate governance and sustainable development; and Juan Eduardo Vidal focuses on M&A, commercial law and real estate. Former senior associate Diego Torres departed the firm during 2024.

An ‘extraordinary partner in an industry that requires speed and adaptability’, Guerrero Olivos‘ sizeable corporate and M&A team has significant expertise in domestic and multi-jurisdictional M&A, along with corporate restructuring and joint ventures. Acting at every deal phase, the team covers both due diligence stages and post-closing agreements; while the full-service practice can also boast sector strength in highly regulated sectors, such as TMT, energy, mining, financial services, and food and drink (among others). Highlights include advising Ufinet, a provider of fibre-optic network services and telecoms infrastructure in Latin America, on the acquisition of Latin American infrastructure conglomerate, Internexa Chile. Pedro Lyon heads the firm’s private equity and venture capital groups, as well as its mining department; TMT and data protection department head Juan Enrique Allard has over 25 years’ experience in corporate matters; Pedro Pellegrini advises on local and international M&A, as well as corporate governance and corporate restructuring; and César Gálvez is ‘singled out for his keen legal judgement and immense work capacity’. At senior associate level, Francisca Martínez specialises in energy projects, M&A, private investment funds, venture capital and private equity; agribusiness sector expert Diego Rodríguez advises on acquisitions by private equity funds; and the corporate law practice of retail and food-and-drink industry specialist, Sebastián Marambio, includes M&A and reorganisations.

The 20-strong team at full-service firm Morales & Besa is mandated by both national and international clients to advise on large, cross-border corporate acquisitions. Specialisms for the practice range from joint ventures, mergers and asset and share acquisitions, to corporate reorganisations; while its client portfolio includes major companies from the energy, infrastructure, mining, construction and retail sectors. The corporate and M&A practice, which also acts for investment banks and private equity funds, showcases Guillermo Morales, who advises domestic and multinational clients on private acquisitions and sales, public tender offers, mergers, and restructurings; and fellow name partner Eugenio Besa, a specialist in commercial and foreign investment transactions. Other key figures are Macarena Laso, whose practice encompasses public company mergers; Carlos Silva, an adviser on project-related M&A; and energy industry expert Juan Carlos Valdivieso, whose transactional experience includes the sale and acquisition of generation and transmission assets. In the senior associate ranks, Manuel José Eyzaguirre's wide-ranging practice includes advising public and private entities, investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals on M&A transactions; while Sebastián Streeter focuses on corporate law, transactional work and cross-border M&A, alongside his project finance practice. In a notable boost to the group, M&A and corporate practitioner Vicente Valdés was raised to partner in April 2024.

Prieto Abogados' ‘corporate and M&A team is an important ally during the negotiation and execution of contracts’. The full-service firm is home to a 17-member group that routinely advises on cross-border deals and joint ventures. In a recent 12-month period, the practice was mandated to act on transactions in the insurance, construction, real estate and energy sectors. Its experience also includes retail sector M&A, in relation to supermarkets, clothing shops, food and wine, and health and beauty stores; and advising private investment funds on the purchase of majority stakes in family-owned businesses. Among the department’s several experienced practitioners, Juan Tagle is a longstanding expert in M&A, joint ventures and bidding processes; Fernando Bravo is an energy sector specialist; Patricio Prieto L advises on insurance and reinsurance regulation; and Mario Gorziglia is tax head. The next line of key advisers includes Isabel Wolleter, who brings capital markets expertise to her corporate and M&A practice; counsel Andrés Laymuns, who ‘offers effective solutions’; director Maite Larrañaga, who advises on corporate and M&A deals, in addition to insurance and capital markets; and senior associate Aníbal Larrain, an adviser to both national and international clients on M&A and joint venture transactions. In March 2025, former partner José Andrés Pascual departed to found his own firm.

Established in April 2024 by former CMS Carey & Allende partners, A/C/R Legal‘s 12-strong corporate and M&A team has ‘proven to be a first-class strategic ally’. The group has significant experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, while its sector expertise ranges from private equity, technology and energy, to mining, agriculture, and oil-and-gas. The department is co-led by Luis Felipe Arze, who specialises in corporate law and infrastructure-related M&A transactions; and Fernando De Cárcer, whose track record includes both public company and private equity deals. The practice further showcases M&A, energy and projects specialist Sebastián Barros Eyzaguirre, whose ‘ability to structure complex transactions and guide them to successful closing is incredible’; and Diego Rodríguez, who advises on technology sector-related M&A. In the associate pool, Tomás Barros advises on M&A, corporate governance, venture capital and projects; while Josefina Recalde‘s practice includes M&A, private equity, corporate governance, general corporate issues, and stock and asset deals.

Fielding ‘a versatile team that is capable of solving problems that span different areas of law and industries’, Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados' corporate department has notable expertise in cross-border M&A deals, particularly in the infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and retail industries. The 15-strong corporate group is co-led at name partner level by Ignacio Arteaga, who specialises in M&A transactions, commercial, corporate and business law, along with energy project-related contracts, developments and financings; and Arnaldo Gorziglia, who has over 25 years’ experience in M&A. The team further includes energy practice co-head, Luciano Cruz, who is ‘exceptional at solving complex problems in a practical, simple, and rapid manner’; and January 2025-raised partner Cristián Carpentier, who heads the firm’s project finance, restructuring and capital markets practices. In the associate pool, Magdalena Fabres specialises in company purchases and sales, as well as corporate and commercial matters.

The 17-strong corporate and M&A group at Barros Silva Varela & Vigil covers telecoms, agro-industrial, mining, energy, pharmaceutical, and real estate-related M&A. The practice also assists with corporate governance, succession plans and shareholder agreements, and is particularly focused on cross-border, transactions that involve public funds and corporations. The practice’s principal practitioners are corporate law specialist Jorge Vigil, who is experienced in M&A, restructuring and contractual issues; the dual-qualified (Chilean and Brazil) Rodrigo de Alencar, an adviser on M&A, corporate governance, joint ventures and corporate law (particularly cross-border and multicultural transactions); Fernando Barros Vial, whose workload includes M&A, along with financing and dispute resolution; and Francisco Varela, an expert in natural resources-related corporate matters. Promoted to partner in December 2024, Sebastián Barros Campino focuses his practice predominantly on corporate governance; while senior associate Josefina Castro advises on corporate law and M&A.

CEPD's ‘M&A team stands out for its practical approach, business knowledge, and ability to anticipate risks’. The mid-sized firm’s 11-strong group covers both domestic and cross-border M&A, including spin-offs, carve-outs, restructurings, acquisitions and representing minority stakes, as well as joint ventures, partnership agreements, corporate governance, and share and asset purchases. Tomás Poblete focuses on M&A, partnership contracts, joint ventures, venture capital, private equity, investment funds, and general corporate law; Alejandro Edwards' ‘service is exceptional’; Arturo Poblete advises on corporate and commercial law, along with M&A; and Magdalena Eyzaguirre F is a January 2025-raised partner. At associate level, Antonia Melo's practice includes structuring overseas investments, while Agustín del Valle and Fernando Vial both advise on corporate and commercial matters. Former associate José Manuel Errázuriz departed the firm in July 2024.

CMS Carey & Allende fields ‘an excellent team of lawyers for corporate matters, especially those focused on M&A’. Routinely advising on significant transactions in Chile and the wider Latin America region, the 20-strong practice advises on unsolicited tender offers, debt restructurings, and cross-border expansion strategies through acquisitions. Its sector expertise ranges from digital infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, IT and telecoms, to public infrastructure, real estate, construction, aquaculture, hospitality and life sciences. The track record of telecoms and IT specialist Ramón Valdivieso includes several takeover bids; M&A and private equity expert Jorge Allende Destuet, ‘stands out for his leadership on complex matters’; Ignacio Errazquin focuses on M&A, private equity and joint venture structuring, as well as mining and renewable energy-related project financing; and April 2024-promoted partner Enrique Vergara advises on M&A, including the structuring of investment vehicles. At senior associate level, Sofía Haupt specialises in M&A, corporate law, private equity, and contracts. Former senior Lucia Ochoa left the firm in May 2025.

DLA Piper Chile's 25-strong team has significant experience in M&A transactions, due diligence processes, and post-closure actions. The corporate and M&A group also comprises experts in corporate governance and venture capital, as well as Chile's investment environment. Heading up the corporate group, Matías Zegers' track record includes multiple purchase and sales of public and private companies, as well as tender offers, the privatisation of electric and sanitary companies in Latin America, and technology company exits. The department further includes M&A and corporate law specialist Marco Salgado; and Jorge Timmermann, who routinely structures M&A deals, along with negotiating stock purchase and shareholders agreements. At senior associate level, María del Pilar focuses on corporate law, M&A, private equity transactions and fintech work; while Pilar Ay acts for Latin America-based companies and investors expanding into the US.

‘Able to provide tailor-made solutions’ Dentons' sizeable 25-strong corporate and M&A practice acts at every stage of transactions, including due diligence, documentation and deal closure phases. It also assists with buyer protection issues and seller-side exit strategies. Among the department’s several experienced practitioners, mining and construction M&A specialist Karlfranz Koehler ‘stands out for his extensive industry knowledge’; Luis Izquierdo's broad expertise includes finance and energy industry-related M&A; Santiago office managing partner José Manuel Larraín acts for companies (particularly foreign investors) on high-end corporate transactions, including cross-border acquisitions; and Felipe Rencoret Prieto leads the firm’s capital markets and banking and finance groups. The group further includes Carlos Urzúa, a specialist in corporate and M&A matters; and at senior associate level, Daniel Cristi focuses on the real estate and salmon industries, while Ana Azócar's workload includes cross-border transactions.

A ‘first-class strategic partner for clients’, Larrain y Asociados Abogados houses specialists in both domestic and cross-border transactions. The practice’s expertise encompasses, joint ventures, asset deals and restructuring; and it is particularly experienced in M&A transactions involving infrastructure, energy, public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions and regulated industries. The department additionally assists with day-to-day corporate activities, such as corporate governance, contracts, shareholder agreements, corporate regulatory issues, and representing majority and minority interests. Co-leading the 15-strong corporate law and M&A team Arturo Bulnes is an expert in infrastructure, PPP, transportation and retail-related M&A; and Jorge Granic has longstanding experience in energy, infrastructure and mining sector deals. Also key to the practice, Juan Carlos Bulnes' clients range from fund managers to tourism operators; Cristóbal Morandé ‘stands out for his expertise in M&A’; and Juan de Dios Ferrada is a former foreign associate in the New York offices of both legacy firm Chadbourne & Parke LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP. Andrés Del Sante is an experienced senior associate.

With ‘one of the best corporate teams around for a mid-sized office’, Lembeye's 12-strong group advises energy, oil, mining, banking, telecoms and technology companies on the gamut of corporate work. Its expertise ranges from M&A and corporate restructuring, to incorporations, corporate governance and day-to-day corporate issues. Clients additionally benefit from the group’s ability to leverage the expertise of the firm’s projects, capital markets, bankruptcy, restructuring, and banking and finance practices. The wide-ranging commercial workload of department leader and firm founder Jorge Lembeye covers M&A, along with project financing and capital markets; Nicolás Espina's specialisms include M&A, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and venture capital; counsel Francisco Palma U routinely assists with significant corporate mandates; and director María Paz Aguirre is a February 2024 hire from Chirgwin. At senior associate level, Camila O'Shea is a key venture capital and corporate team member, but Reginald Horn left the firm in December 2024.

A member firm of the Multilaw and World Law Group international networks, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr fields experts in M&A deals and joint ventures, as well as corporate restructurings and shareholder agreements. The 21-strong corporate and M&A practice also assists domestic and international companies with ongoing corporate issues. Gonzalo Rencoret, who ‘instills a lot of trust’, advises on day-to-day company matters, M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and relationships with regulators; Nicholas Mocarquer's practice includes M&A transactions, shareholder agreements and public tender offers; Sergio Orrego acts for several major international and domestic companies, including listed corporations; and Felipe Rencoret Portales' career includes working at Holland & Knight LLP's Miami office. Other key practitioners are M&A and restructuring lawyer Rafael Rencoret, and senior associate Bernardita Schmidt, who is ‘excellent in her approach’.

Fielding ‘highly knowledgeable lawyers with outstanding response times’, ACU Abogados‘ nine-strong group acts for multinational companies and foreign investors, as well as domestic clients. The corporate practice covers high-stakes transactions, along with day-to-day corporate matters for energy, forestry, retail, wine, food and investment companies. The corporate, M&A and venture capital practices are led by Pablo Undurraga, who ‘stays on top of any detail that can impact upon a transaction’; Arturo Costabal heads the firm’s real estate department; and Santiago Achurra is particularly focused on advising foreign investors on their investments in Chile. The team further includes director Francisca Baeza, an adviser on corporate restructurings and corporate matters, along with tax  issues; while at associate level, senior Francisca Urrutia, Martin Soza L and Clemente Achondo are the names to note.

Albagli Zaliasnik’s 12-strong team acts for sellers, buyers, venture capitalists, investment funds, private equity players and financial backers on a range of significant transactions. On the M&A side, it is experienced in structuring local, regional and global acquisitions in the retail, telecoms, energy, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as handling manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate, and food and beverage industry deals. Corporate and real estate head Álvaro Rosenblut advises on M&A, real estate law, partnerships, civil and commercial contracts, and regulated markets; while managing partner and corporate group director Rodrigo Albagli is experienced in M&A, start-ups, venture capital and private equity, as well as project finance and regulatory and corporate compliance. The practice also comprises legal and business director Stephanie Cruz, an adviser on corporate law, M&A, insurance and compliance; and senior associate Vicente Martíne, who acts for mining, technology, real estate, agriculture, telecoms and energy clients.

Alessandri & Compañía Abogados'’experience in corporate law is extensive and extends across multiple industries’. The 12-strong corporate and M&A department assists with negotiating share and asset purchase agreements, as well as shareholder and transitional services contracts. The full-service team additionally covers legal, tax and environmental due diligence work, along with advising multinationals and private equity firms on acquisition and sale transactions. It also fields experts in cross-border business deals, joint ventures and reorganisations. The practice is co-led by Fernando Jamarne, an ‘absolutely outstanding’ adviser for commercial transactions, international deals and corporate M&A; and Felipe Cousiño, who also leads the firm’s insurance, capital markets, mutual funds and investment funds groups. The department further includes José Antonio Cuadra, whose practice encompasses foreign investment, M&A and corporate finance; and experienced senior associates Hans Kokott and Francisca Donoso.

The 10-member corporate team at Alvarez Abogados is well known for advising on cross-border transactions, its expertise including structuring corporate governance mechanisms that ensure M&A-related regulatory compliance. The practice’s industry expertise covers the energy, infrastructure, real estate, and financial services sectors; while it also provides ongoing strategic advice to manufacturing and transportation businesses. Acting for a range of public and private sector clients, firm founder Alejandro Álvarez has significant experience in M&A, as well as capital markets, project development and banking and finance; and José Antonio Velasco‘s expertise encompasses company incorporations, cross-border transactions and contractual negotiations. The department further includes M&A and reorganisation specialist Manuel Sánchez; Joaquín Recart, an adviser to Chilean and international clients on contract and corporate law; and senior associate Sebastián Sánchez Gutiérrez, whose practice includes corporate law and M&A, along with banking and financing.

‘Recognised by the market for its quality’, Aninat Abogados‘ seven-strong group covers corporate law, M&A, private equity, venture capital and restructuring, along with corporate governance, compliance, day-to-day operational assistance, and shareholder and partner agreements. The practice also routinely leverages the expertise of the firm’s labour, banking, finance, bankruptcy, IP,  technology transfer, fintech, and competition and antitrust teams for corporate and transactional matters. The specialisms of firm founder Luis Aninat encompass regulatory issues and dispute resolution, in addition to corporate law and transactions; venture capital and private equity head María Eugenia Sabbagh provides ‘great support during the practical implementation of strategies’; Martin Mois predominantly advises on corporate, technology, commercial and real estate mandates; and director Guadalupe Orrego is corporate head. Associates José Tomás Gutiérrez, Rocío Cerda and Camila Riquelme complete the group.

Clyde & Co's lawyers in Chile ‘stand out not only for their technical excellence, but also for their practical, client-oriented approach’. The corporate practice comprises experts in M&A, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations - particularly in relation to the finance, insurance, mining and agriculture sectors. It also fields industry specialists in retail, technology, venture capital and public concessions. The corporate and M&A team in Chile is led by Santiago office managing partner Franco Acchiardo, who focuses on M&A and joint ventures, alongside his capital markets and financing practices; Hugo Prieto is an experienced corporate, M&A, foreign investment, mining and real estate practitioner; and senior associate Nicolás Adriasola advises on M&A and venture capital transactions. Former associate José Tomás Sáez departed the firm in July 2024.

With over 70% of its client base from overseas, HD Legal‘s seven-strong corporate and M&A group acts for companies from the energy, natural resources, infrastructure and mining sectors. The practice also regularly advises domestic clients on their investments abroad; such mandates include assisting real estate investment funds with structuring investments in Peru and the US. Team head Gonzalo Delaveau is a specialist in domestic and international corporate and commercial transactions, as well as energy, mining and natural resources project developments. At director level, Mauricio Riesco‘s expertise covers energy asset-related tenders and M&A deals; and the workload of associate Demetrio Barros includes national and international M&A. Director Juan Ignacio Marín and associate Antonia Recher are August 2024 hires from Marín Abogados, where Marín was founding partner, while former senior associate Paulina Castro left the firm in April 2025.

The corporate and M&A department at Magliona Abogados is home to experts in joint ventures, M&A, and due diligence processes. The 10-member group also advises on corporate structures and shareholder agreements; and routinely leverages the firm’s expertise in customs, real estate, taxation, labour law, regulated markets and antitrust in relation to clients’ commercial operations. Co-leading the practice, Juan Pablo Montiel is a civil and commercial law specialist; Giovanni Donati focuses on corporate matters, including M&A and consumer law; and Claudio Magliona ‘stands out for his thorough knowledge of client issues’. In early 2025, Karla Cid, who advises on corporate issues, new technologies, IP and telecoms law, was raised to partner; while experienced lawyers Karla Frez and Bárbara Reyes were made directors. Associate Santiago Benítez completes the group.

A ‘boutique firm that serves different areas of law with very agile and timely responses’, Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados‘ corporate and M&A practice advises at every stage of the business life cycle. Routinely advising unregulated industry-related companies and start-ups, the seven-strong department’s expertise includes the circular economy, on-demand delivery, IT-based app, and dotcom sectors. The group’s principal practitioners are: Martín Vilajuana de la Cuadra, whose experience includes deals involving corporate frameworks and international entrepreneurship; venture capital and corporate law specialist Javier González Echávarri, a specialist in venture capital and corporate law; and Alberto Polette Zaldívar, who is an expert in designing project development-related corporate structures. The practice further includes Tomás Polette Zaldívar, whose ‘advice is always grounded in companies’ realities’.

NLD Abogados' ‘highly sophisticated M&A and corporate practice’ advises at every stage of the M&A process, from due diligence phases to post-closing issues. Recent mandates include advising Chilean pulp and paper company, CMPC, on an outsourcing contract entered into with global multinational professional services company, Accenture. Co-leading the corporate practice group, Paulo Larraín's track record includes advising on public and private acquisitions of companies and assets (both locally and overseas); and José Pablo Dulanto acts for Chilean and international clients, as well as major investment banks, on domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and equity investments. The department also includes José Miguel Diez, who ‘delivers a very personalised service’; and Manola Quiroz, whose experience includes advising on company and asset acquisitions through private processes and public tenders.

Ried Fabres‘ ‘lawyers truly impress’. The 11-strong corporate and M&A group advises investment fund managers on the structuring and negotiation of M&A transactions, as well as on fund formation. The practice also acts for private and public companies from the transportation, retail, banking, real estate, finance, mining and technology sectors (among others). Co-leading the team, Cristián Fabres‘ track record encompasses large numbers of M&A deals; and Jaime Hirschberg regularly advises on corporate and M&A transactions across a range of industries. At senior associate level, María Paz Navarrete Sordo assists domestic and international clients with M&A, joint ventures, business restructurings, due diligence and corporate governance.

The ‘expert and well-connected team’ at  Russi & Eguiguren | Quadrant covers day-to-day corporate advice, as well as M&A, restructuring, and contract negotiations; while the boutique law firm’s client portfolio encompasses mining, sanitary, recycling, logistics, investment, healthcare and entertainment companies. The nine-strong corporate and M&A department includes Carlos Russi, who has approximately 40 years’ experience in corporate law, foreign investment, M&A financing and mining matters; former Carey partner Alberto Eguiguren, who is a member of several corporate boards; managing partner José Miguel Sanhueza, an adviser on M&A, corporate issues, corporate governance and international investments, along with financing and capital markets’ matters; and January 2024-promoted partner Jaime Salas , who is experienced in the acquisition and sale of companies of all sizes.

Further to the departure of name partner Felipe Bascuñán in January 2025, Allende Bascuñán & Co has rebranded as Allende & Cía. The firm’s six-strong department has significant experience in M&A, business reorganisations, international investments, joint ventures, venture capital, corporate law, and contractual matters. The practice also fields experts in shareholder agreements, stock market regulations, and corporate governance; while the firm’s sector expertise taking in aviation, construction, technology, agriculture, industrial manufacturing and real estate. Co-leading the corporate law department, founding partner Felipe Allende is a highly-rated corporate specialist; and José Luis Ibáñez has extensive expertise in both corporate and aviation matters. From the associate ranks, Rosario Besa advises on corporate and real estate law, while Cristóbal Munita's workload covers corporate issues, as well as tax law and wealth management work.

The multidisciplinary corporate and M&A team at Baraona Marshall & Cía assists with general corporate matters, including commercial contracts, compliance, venture capital, strategic partnerships, managing client-supplier relationships and regulatory issues. The group is also mandated to advise on M&A, joint ventures, asset sales and bidding processes. The track record of founding partner Juan Pablo Baraona includes transactions in the forestry, agriculture, retail, banking, energy, logistics, telecoms, health and shipping sectors; while Raúl Marshall leads the firm’s banking and finance offering, alongside his corporate and tax workload. Also key to the department, Rodolfo Vega is experienced in private equity, M&A and joint ventures; and at senior associate level, Juan José Grez advises on domestic and cross-border transactions, and Trinidad Saenz focuses on corporate, financing and real estate matters.

With ‘a deep understanding of what clients want’, Contreras Velozo's six-member corporate team is experienced in contract negotiations, corporate structures and M&A; and its industry specialisms include international finance, mining equipment leasing and pharmaceuticals. Co-leading the multidisciplinary group, senior partner Óscar Contreras Blanco has ‘extensive legal knowledge of corporate matters’; and Rafael Cruzat also heads the firm’s tax department. The practice further includes Óscar Contreras Pomés, who advises on commercial law in addition to his dispute resolution caseload; while associate Magdalena Paul assists with M&A, and corporate and commercial law issues. Former partner Alvaro Awad departed the firm in November 2024.

ECIJA Otero's track record includes assisting numerous businesses from the technology, insurance, construction and engineering sectors. The six-member corporate team’s expertise ranges from foreign investment and M&A mandates, to corporate issues such as incorporations, modifications and restructurings. An expert in advising European clients doing business in Chile, Spanish lawyer Alfredo Moreno is ‘dedicated to providing an extraordinary service’; Dolores Echeverría assists with commercial, IT and labour law matters; and August 2024-raised partner María Jesús Palacios ‘excels in corporate matters’. Camila Marín, Felipe Díaz and Javiera Rebolledo are experienced associates.

‘Providing practical, business-oriented solutions’, FerradaNehme‘s corporate law practice is able to leverage the firm’s specialisms in tax, securities, insurance and banking law. The five-member group’s representative expertise ranges from company incorporations and the negotiation, financing and structuring of domestic and cross-border business operations, to joint venture formation and strategic alliances. The team also fields specialists in M&A, public offerings, corporate governance and foreign investment, along with securities and taxation. The practice of Juan Andrés Bretón predominantly focuses on commercial contract negotiations and M&A, as well as financing transactions; and in the director team, both Roberto Carrillo and Andrés Pérez advise on M&A and corporate law.

Home to an ‘exceptionally professional and personable team that proposes technically sound ideas and solutions’, Fischer y Cía‘s 12-strong practice advises on a range of corporate matters. Examples include company and asset acquisitions, mergers, spin-offs, and corporate reorganisations, as well as day-to-day corporate issues. Firm managing partner and corporate department head Cristóbal Herrera advises on corporate law, alongside his capital markets, financing and derivatives practices; and Gerardo Cruzat leads the transactions practice. At associate level, senior Carla Piedra assists with general corporate issues and project finance; while Raúl Campaña, Paula Infante, María Isabel Gatica and Consuelo Ríos all advise on M&A.

A ‘full-service law firm with a boutique-style spirit’, Jara del Favero Abogados has significant experience in the acquisition and sale of construction, shopping centre, laboratory, logistics and project-related companies. The 10-strong corporate and M&A practice is co-led by Felipe Ovalle, who has over 30 years’ experience in M&A, as well as securities, project finance, and public works and infrastructure concessions; and Sven Herlin, an adviser on investments, M&A and commercial and corporate law, along with real estate, share placements and financings. Other  names to note are Christian Schiessler, whose workload encompasses investment and mutual funds, establishing foreign investment vehicles, private equity investments, and venture capital (among others). The practice of senior associate Felipe Davanzo covers M&A and corporate and commercial law, as well as project finance.

PAGBAM Schwencke Chile's lawyers ‘propose creative solutions to move transactions forward’. The six-member group is sought out by multinational companies and family offices, as well as overseas and local investors and investment and private equity funds, to advise on major acquisitions in Chile. The practice also acts for target companies and entrepreneurs on business sales and the incorporation of strategic partners. Clients additionally benefit from the team’s leveraging of the firm’s tax, antitrust and labour law specialists. Juan Pablo Schwencke is ‘an excellent lawyer who efficiently leads operations’; while Francisco Prado has extensive experience in cross-border and restructuring transactions. Former director Martin Casse left the firm in May 2025.

Aguad Bañados Izquierdo Abogados (ABI Abogados)' ‘technically sound’ practice predominantly advises on corporate and M&A matters in the construction, real estate, mining and energy sectors. Recent mandates include assisting with the reorganisation of a real estate holding. ‘Always up to date on regulations’, the corporate team is co-led by Alejandra Aguad D, who is also the firm’s legal and compliance director; and Eduardo Izquierdo B, who additionally heads up the firm’s labour law department.

Present in over 80 countries through its international legal services network, Deloitte Legal Chile has notable experience in cross-border transactions, along with mining, banking, energy and technology sector expertise. The practice’s coverage encompasses corporate reorganisations and day-to day corporate and commercial matters, including corporate law and corporate governance issues. On the M&A side, the group assists with acquisitions, sales, due diligence processes, and post-acquisition matters. Ruby Soteras routinely assists with M&A deals, joint ventures, contract negotiations, and corporate restructuring; and managing director Oscar Cáceres is experienced in M&A, corporate governance, and civil and commercial law. Former director José Tomás Lavín Burgos departed the firm during 2024.

Acting for both buyers and sellers, Eyzaguirre y Cia's corporate department advises on national and international transactions across the energy, technology, manufacturing and real estate sectors. The 10-strong team’s workload encompasses M&A, joint ventures and restructurings, particularly cross-border matters. Co-leading the group, name partner Cristián Eyzaguirre Smart is a former Claro & Cia. partner, while Antonio Marinovic Merino ‘delivers solutions when there are significant differences between the parties’. Fernanda Sarmiento Vaccaro is the associate to note.

Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados' seven-member corporate and M&A practice is experienced in incorporating companies and managing major transactions. It also acts for large, medium-sized, and family-owned businesses on corporate governance and financial matters. The practice is led by name partner and corporate, real estate and infrastructure specialist, Fernando Lathrop, who acts for family businesses from the automotive, manufacturing, real estate, wholesale trade, entertainment, and gastronomy industries. Senior associates Macarena Jaramillo, Joyce Jankelevich and Jimena Illanes complete the group.

A boutique firm that was founded in 2020, Misraji&Béjar acts for clients from the telecoms, investment, real estate project, financial services and retail sectors, as well as hotel, restaurant, casino and technology businesses. The group focuses on M&A, contracts, transactions and reorganisations, along with corporate governance, corporate law and investments (among other areas). The business, corporate and M&A practices are led by firm co-founder Arie Misraji, who is ‘very committed to completing tasks in a timely manner’; while associate Natalia Ramos advises on corporate law, M&A, partnerships, and civil and commercial contracts.

The principal figures in Montt Perez-Cotapos Abogados' corporate department are former Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría principal associate, Sebastián Pérez-Cotapos, who primarily advises on corporate issues, M&A, shareholder agreements and joint ventures, as well as investment funds, corporate reorganisations, and asset purchases and sales; and Santiago Montt, who covers corporate matters, M&A and commercial negotiations, alongside his litigation and arbitration caseload.

The corporate and M&A team at NexLegal handles mergers, shareholder agreements, memorandums of understanding, corporate governance and due diligence processes. The group, which also assists with resolving conflicts between shareholders and directors, is headed up by José Tomás Ureta, who ‘stands out for his pragmatic and decisive approach’. Ureta’s expertise encompasses the entire corporate lifecycle, from deal structuring to financing and M&A deals. Former partner Ernesto Eckholt departed the firm in October 2024.

Ontier Chile's 10-strong corporate and M&A practice advises on tax-efficient corporate structures, the legal structuring of businesses, and the incorporation of foreign companies in Chile. The department is co-led by managing partner Javier Edwards, an adviser on corporate, commercial, financial and regulatory matters, whose track record includes international corporate and M&A transactions; and July 2024-promoted partner Eduardo Andaur, who advises public, private and investment funds on M&A, real estate, private debt, infrastructure and private equity matters. Senior associate and financial sector expert Ainhoa Yeregui is admitted to practice law in both Spain and Chile.

Porzio Ríos García ‘stands out for its comprehensive and specialised approach to commercial and corporate law’. The four-member group routinely acts for international clients on M&A, corporate restructuring, and incorporations, as well as corporate governance and day-to-day corporate matters. The department is co-led by former Baker McKenzie Chile partner Ignacio García, who has longstanding experience in corporate and international law, as well as international trade; while Andrés Sotomayor has ’an impressive track record in corporate and commercial law’.

Specialising in commercial and business law, Sandoval Abogados' expertise spans corporate reorganisations, governance, shareholder relations, and regulatory compliance, as well as assisting businesses with structuring and operational issues. The practice also has extensive experience in franchising; and in 2024, name partner Cristián Sandoval joined the International Distribution Institute (a global network of specialists in cross-border product and service distribution) as a franchise expert. Sandoval also advises on corporate matters, M&A, regulatory issues, and consumer protection.

Silva Ibáñez Abogados' six-member corporate team advises on company mergers, as well as the acquisition and sale of shares and assets. It also assists with negotiating joint ventures and restructurings (particularly cross-border transactions), along with distribution, manufacturing and general commercial agreements. Luis Fernando Silva's broad practice covers M&A, foreign investment, joint ventures, corporate governance, private equity, energy projects and financing; while Gonzalo Gutierrez's track record includes advising large companies on public and private M&A deals. Moreover, the department gained additional depth in September 2025 with the hire of Guillermo Bobenrieth -formerly of MBC Abogados- as a partner; his practice takes in M&A, financing, foreign investment, joint ventures, corporate governance, corporate taxation, and insolvency and restructuring. Associate Daniela Faúndez is particularly focused on real estate project development.

Villarino e Ilharreborde assists public and private companies with internal corporate issues, as well as their relations with regulators, clients and suppliers. The practice also advises on corporate governance matters, including compliance programmes. Juan Andrés Ilharreborde advises both sellers and buyers on acquisitions of minority shareholding stakes, asset sales, mergers, joint ventures, public and private takeover bids, and private equity and venture capital deals; while Cristóbal Villarino's industry specialisms include real estate, insurance, pensions, banking and retail.