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María José Henríquez G.
Ms. Henríquez specializes in competition law/antitrust, with vast experience in litigation and in advising on matters regarding competition, mergers and acquisitions and compliance.
She joined Morales & Besa in 2016. Previously, she worked as a lawyer at the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (2008-2010), the Chilean competition agency, where she was appointed as Head of the Anti-Cartel Unit (2012-2016) directing complex cartel case investigations. Prior to that, she worked as an associate lawyer in Carey specializing in competition and mergers & acquisitions (2005-2008).
- L.C.J.S.(2004), graduated magna cum laude, Universidad de Chile School of Law.
- Diploma in Competition and Regulation (2010), Universidad de Chile, School of Economics and Business.
- Yale University, Yale Law School Linkages Student Exchange Program (2003).
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trade Regulation/Antitrust (2011), NYU, School of Law.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Competition Law and Policy, Universidad de Chile Law School (2020).
- Professor at School of Business Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, course “Regulation and Competition”, Master in Economy and Public Policies (2017-2018).
- Universidad de Chile, School of Law, Teaching Assistant of the Department of Legal Theory, (2003-2005).
- Universidad de Chile, School of Law, Teaching Assistant of Telecommunications Law (2003-2005).
- NYU, School of Law, Research Assistant (2010-2011).
- NYU, School of Law, Associate to Engelberg Center for Innovation Law and Policy.
María José Henríquez has been recognized as “Rising Star” in Competition and Antitrust by Legal 500 Latam 2019.
She has also been recognized as “Up-and-coming” by Chambers Latin America 2020 Chile.
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She is praised by clients for “finding solutions to complex antitrust issues”.They go on to explain: “In particular we work with her on new regulations, the competition elements of M&A transactions, and the structuring of businesses taking into account antitrust stipulations”.
Another recognition that is worth mentioning is that GCR 100 2019 recommended the Competition team, which is under María José’s leadership.
It is worth mentioning that Leaders League has recognized Merger Control and Competition & Distribution – Antitrust practices, which are under María José’s leadership.
María José has also been recognized in the area of Competition and Antitrust by Best Lawyers 2019 and Best Lawyers 2020.
Experience of de María José Henríquez G.
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14/01/2021
Morales & Besa represented Peugeot before the FNE in the merger process between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. -
01/04/2019
Morales & Besa advised VolcomCapital on the sale of all of its shares in VivoCorp -
10/03/2019
Morales & Besa advised FRS Capital Corp. in the transaction concerning the investment by funds affiliated to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners in Carrix -
27/12/2018
Morales & Besa advised Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) (EGH) in the acquisition of 60% participation in Green Andes Shipping Agency (Chile) SpA (GASAC). -
23/10/2018
Morales & Besa advised Praxair Inc. in the approval of its merger with Linde before the FNE -
05/06/2018
Morales & Besa is advising Aguas Chañar’s shareholders in the sale of the shares issued by the company to Marubeni and Toesca. -
19/04/2018
Morales & Besa Inversiones Gran Araucaria Dos Limitada in the acquisition of a percentage of the shares in Medicina, Ejercicio, Deporte y Salud S.A. (Meds). -
28/03/2018
Newsletter Competition Law March 2018 -
06/12/2017
Morales & Besa advised Global Vía Infraestructuras
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14/01/2021
Morales & Besa represented Peugeot before the FNE in the merger process between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. -
01/04/2019
Morales & Besa advised VolcomCapital on the sale of all of its shares in VivoCorp -
10/03/2019
Morales & Besa advised FRS Capital Corp. in the transaction concerning the investment by funds affiliated to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners in Carrix -
27/12/2018
Morales & Besa advised Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) (EGH) in the acquisition of 60% participation in Green Andes Shipping Agency (Chile) SpA (GASAC). -
23/10/2018
Morales & Besa advised Praxair Inc. in the approval of its merger with Linde before the FNE -
05/06/2018
Morales & Besa is advising Aguas Chañar’s shareholders in the sale of the shares issued by the company to Marubeni and Toesca. -
19/04/2018
Morales & Besa Inversiones Gran Araucaria Dos Limitada in the acquisition of a percentage of the shares in Medicina, Ejercicio, Deporte y Salud S.A. (Meds). -
28/03/2018
Newsletter Competition Law March 2018 -
06/12/2017
Morales & Besa advised Global Vía Infraestructuras
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09/08/2019
Legal Alert Competition & Antitrust | Updated pre-merger control thresholds came into effect today in Chile -
03/07/2018
Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide on Cartels 2019 -
22/12/2016
Legal Alert Competition Law | December 2016 -
22/11/2016
Corporate M&A 2017: Chile Trends & Developments -
22/11/2016
Corporate M&A 2017: Chile Law & Practice -
11/07/2016
Competition Law Newsletter |August 2016