Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's sizeable 25-strong team acts for strategic buyers and sellers, private equity investors, LBO groups, boards of directors, independent board committees and financial advisers on high-end corporate and M&A mandates. Housing sector specialists in energy, finance, technology, forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology, the practice covers corporate-related contractual and commercial issues, as well as M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and spin-offs. Among the practice’s several experienced practitioners, Federico Grebe has extensive experience in the strategic planning of acquisitions, company restructurings and joint ventures; Andrés Sanfuentes is an adviser on banking, financing, insurance and securities-related M&A; Juan Pablo Wilhelmy is a commercial deal specialist; and Alberto Pulido A's practice covers corporate law, M&A and financings. The department further showcases January 2024-promoted partner Guillermo Vial, an adviser on corporate, M&A, infrastructure, project finance, and capital markets; Nicolás Santana, whose workload comprises M&A, asset acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and corporate governance; and projects, energy and M&A practitioner Carlos Alberto Reyes. At director level, Constanza Rodríguez focuses on M&A, capital markets and corporate law; and in the firm’s principal associate cadre, Josefina Joannon ‘stands out for her knowledge of clients' industries’, while Martín Cruzat is an experienced corporate and commercial law adviser. Since publication, Rodríguez has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2025.
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- ‘A large company with outstanding professionals in different areas. Dedication, knowledge and contacts.’
‘Compares favourably to other law firms.’
‘Partners and a team that always look after clients’ interests. Extensive knowledge of the energy market.’
‘Full availability 24/7 to respond to negotiation requirements and partners get involved in the processes. Responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘Highly committed team with excellent availability. Demonstrates great ability to negotiate acquisition agreements.’
‘Solid knowledge of corporate and M&A work, which provides confidence for the client. Excellent and fast communications with the client.’
‘A team with excellent human qualities and high-level knowledge. Stands out for its speed in meeting client requirements. Juan Pablo Wilhemly and Martín Cruzat are highlighted.’
‘Josefina Joannon stands out for her knowledge of clients' industries.’
Kernmandanten
- Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago
- MSB – Salar Blanco
- Patagonia Biotecnología
- Global Payments
- Repsol
- Ibereólica
- Grupo Algeciras
- UC Christus
- EDF EN Chile Holding
- Helio Atacama Tres
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted, alongside the firm’s Lima and Bogotá offices, the Santiago Stock Exchange, the Lima Stock Exchange and the Colombian Stock Exchange with the process of integration of the three stock exchanges.
- Advising AD Retail on its integration with La Polar, through the implementation of a business agreement that includes the purchase by La Polar of all of AD Retail’s shares.
- Advised Lithium Power International on an agreement to sell all its shares to Codelco for $244m.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Federico Grebe; Andrés Sanfuentes; Juan Pablo Wilhelmy; Alberto Pulido; Carlos Alberto Reyes; Nicolás Santana; Guillermo Vial