Projects
- Antitrust / Competition
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Criminal Law & Compliance
- Corporate
- Intellectual Property and Data Protection
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- NGOs, Philanthropy and Conservation
- Public Law
- Pro Bono
- Real Estate & Construction
- Tax
Corporate

Our corporate team advises as outside counsel to domestic and international business entities organized as publicly traded corporations, privately held companies and other types of corporate entities, usually engaged in a wide variety of industries and activities. We know every business is different and our abilility to provide tailored and creative advice is reflected in the variety of our longstanding clients
Our firm has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the development of sophisticated corporate structures, business combinations, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements, especially in the context of foreign direct investments. We also provide extensive counsel in corporate governance matters, regulatory compliance and corporate restructurings.
Large and medium sized multinational corporations usually turn to Morales & Besa for advice on the corporate affairs (both establishment and ongoing) of their local business entities or associations with local partners. We are particularly sought after in corporate finance matters such as capitalizations, share splits, capital redemptions, spin offs, reverse mergers and all manners of corporate restructurings.
Awards & Recognition
Ranked Band 2 Chambers Latin America 2017
Ranked Tier 2 Legal 500 2016
“The lawyers at Morales & Besa are brilliant. They cover every aspect of the transaction, they are always available and they provide a great service. You know you are in good hands with them.”
“The lawyers provide a very good service. I would highlight their availability, professionalism and knowledge of the region. They communicate fluidly and keep us abreast of every stage of the transaction.”
Chambers Latin America 2017
‘the team is good value and contributes to moving forward during challenging deals’.
Legal 500 2016
Contacto
- Eugenio Besa J-H.
- ebesa@moralesybesa.cl
- +56 2 2472 7017
- Macarena Laso A.
- mlaso@moralesybesa.cl
- +56 2 2472 7034
- Álvaro Barriga O.
- abarriga@moralesybesa.cl
- +562 22 472 7003
Experience in Corporate
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7 de February de 2020
Morales & Besa advised Mitsubishi Materials Corporation in the acquisition of a 30% interest in the Mantoverde -
17 de December de 2019
Morales & Besa successfully advised Grupo Exceda which was acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc. -
8 de November de 2019
Morales & Besa successfully advised DIF Capital Partners in the acquisition of two Chilean concessionaries -
2 de October de 2019
Morales & Besa successfully advised EIG Atacama Management SpA in the -
7 de June de 2019
Morales & Besa advised Banco Security in the grant of financing for the acquisition of 17 cemetery parks -
22 de January de 2019
Morales & Besa advised Arena Minerals Chile in the incorporation with SQM of two contractual mining companies -
16 de January de 2019
Morales & Besa advised ISP on the acquisition of 100% of Colegios Pedro de Valdivia -
27 de December de 2018
Morales & Besa advised Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) (EGH) in the acquisition of 60% participation in Green Andes Shipping Agency (Chile) SpA (GASAC). -
15 de October de 2018
Morales & Besa advised Ipsos in the Chilean matters of its global acquisition of four research divisions from German counterpart GfK -
13 de August de 2018
Morales & Besa asesoró a Consultora Naxos SpA, en la adquisición de una participación no controladora en el capital social de Santafe Capital S.A.
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28 de April de 2021
Directory of Women Experts | Chilean Bar Association -
12 de November de 2020
Leaders League 2021 – Morales & Besa once again highlighted as a leading firm -
3 de January de 2019
Lorena Barrientos is appointed as Morales & Besa’s first Director -
13 de January de 2017
Morales & Besa invites clients to seminar “Practical cases of financial restructurings: Investing under a new regulatory framework” -
4 de November de 2016
Morales & Besa recognised as Tier 1 firm by IFLR1000 -
3 de November de 2016
Morales & Besa advises EIG Global Energy Partners -
8 de July de 2016
Morales & Besa is pleased to announce Alvaro Barriga has recently joined as Corporate M&A Partner. -
3 de March de 2016
Morales & Besa distinguished in Latin Lawyer 250 Chile -
1 de August de 2015
Morales & Besa welcomes Macarena Letelier & Ignacio Menchaca as Senior Associates in the areas of M&A and Banking & Finance -
6 de March de 2015
Morales & Besa announces new partners -
4 de December de 2014
Morales & Besa advises Bank of America, N.A. in financing the acquisition of mining Candelaria and Ojos del Salado for $ 1,800 million -
7 de October de 2014
Morales & Besa features in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 -
11 de April de 2014
Morales & Besa appoints new partner in M&A -
13 de September de 2013
Morales & Besa highlighted in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 -
21 de March de 2013
Morales & Besa in ranking of Chambers & Partners and Latin Lawyer Global 250
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22 de November de 2016
Corporate M&A 2017: Chile Trends & Developments -
22 de November de 2016
Corporate M&A 2017: Chile Law & Practice -
1 de January de 2015
Corporate M&A -
1 de January de 2009
The Americas Restructuring and Insolvency Guide