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Jorge Allende D.
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Jorge Allende D., LL.M.

Socio | Partner

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  • Spanish
  • English
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Jorge is a partner and co-head of the Corporate/M&A Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, project development and financing; structuring Chilean and international investments. 

He specialises in corporate law, mergers and cross-border transactions, advising both Chilean clients on their expansion endeavours into Latin America, as well as international clients on their business development in Chile and other countries of Latin America.

Jorge has participated in numerous complex negotiations related to joint venture transactions, advising buyers and sellers with respect to shareholding or asset transfers. He is also actively advising international clients with respect to the establishment of their business in Chile and compliance with applicable regulations.

He has been admitted to the bar in both Chile and New York State (2011).

He has worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York as visiting partner (2022-2023) and associate (2009 – 2011).
 

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Jorge Allende has a unique combination of great commercial awareness with extensive legal knowledge. I trust him for all kinds of negotiations, and he is always available to help. He is definitely a great corporate lawyer in the Chilean market"
    Chambers Latin America - 2023
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    "Jorge is a great team leader. He has extensive experience in the field, as well as in international legislation and in other branches of law, which make him a very complete and prepared lawyer. He has full availability and pays great attention to the client"
    The Legal 500 - 2021
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    "He is one of the best M&A and securities lawyers we have ever worked with, and his support has been invaluable. He manages complex situations with a manner that inspires confidence and allows us to consolidate agreements. He truly helps us to make things happen"
    Chambers Latin America
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    "Jorge is excellent. He is and will be a leading corporate and M&A lawyer in Chile and the region for many decades to come"
    The Legal 500
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    "He is a very good lawyer and is very involved. He is available and nimble, and understands and respects our needs"
    Chambers Latin America - 2019
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    “A talented young US-trained lawyer, with very useful contacts with peers across Latin America and New York”
    Latin Lawyer 250

Relevant experience

Chile

Jorge has led major transactions in this area:

  • CyrusOne, a global leader on the development and operation of data centre solutions, in the sale in conjunction with Patria Investimentos, of ODATA Chile S.A. to Aligned Data Centers. The transaction involved the sale of CyrusOne's and Patria Investimentos' stakes in ODATA's subsidiaries in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay.
  • Blackstone Group, a US investment firm with a multinational presence, on the Chilean law aspects of the tender offer to acquire the remaining stake in Atlantia, one of the world's largest mobility infrastructure companies, including investments in toll roads, airports, seaports, public transport solutions and telecommunications. Atlantia is a shareholder in Abertis, which in turn is the leading owner and operator of toll roads in Chile.
  • ON*Net Fibra (KKR) in M&A and financing matters on the acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic infrastructure, comprising the primary fibre-to-the-home (‘FTTH’) and distribution networks, and the primary fibre optic network for P2P services, including intangibles, a portfolio of 1.2 million homes.
  • KKR, key global investment firm, on the acquisition of 60% interest in Telefonica Chile’s fibre optic network, to create the first open-access, wholesale fibre optic network infrastructure, available to all current and future telecom operators in Chile.
  • IPS on the purchase and sale of 65% of the shares of Sun Dreams S.A., owned by Sun International, for USD 210 million. As a result of this transaction, IPS became the sole owner of all the shares of Sun Dreams S.A. (now Dreams S.A.). 
  • Empresas AquaChile S.A., the largest listed salmon farming company in Chile, on the sale of 99.71% of its shares to Agrosuper S.A. 
  • Dreams, a Chilean casino and hotel chain, on the merger of its Latin American operations with leading South African gaming company Sun International Ltd., created Sun Dreams, the largest combined company in this industry in the region, valued at more than USD 1 billion. 
  • Laboratorios Sanfer (Invekra Group), Mexican pharmaceutical company, on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Laboratorio Pasteur S.A., a renowned pharmaceutical company with experience in the Chilean market. 
  • Enagás Chile, subsidiary of Spanish Enagas S.A., on the acquisition of the shares of GNL Quinteros S.A., acquiring 20% of the shares the corresponded to Endesa, and later 20% of the plant Aprovisionadora Global de Energía (a subsidiary of Metrogas). 
  • Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd. on its joint venture with KOSPO for the construction and operation of BHP Billiton Chile’s Kelar combined cycle power plant , which will generate approximately 517 MW in the Antofagasta Region of Chile to supply BHP’s mining operations in the area. The project has a total budget of USD 600 million.
  • Sonda S.A. on the capital increase and placement of shares abroad, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S, to finance part of a three-year investment plan for USD 700 million in the inaugural bond issuance in the Chilean market for CLF 3 million.
     

United State of America

  • Participated on the team that advised CFR Pharmaceuticals S.A. on matters related to New York law, regarding their introduction to the Chilean stock market and placement of shares abroad, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S.
  • Participated on the team that advised Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. on matters related to New York law, regarding the issuance of bonds in international markets, for USD 400 million, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S.
  • Participated on the team that advised Pan American Energy LLC on matters related to New York law, regarding the issuance of bonds in international markets, for an amount of USD 500 million, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S.
  • Participated on the team that advised Banco Internacional del Peru S.A. on matters related to New York law, regarding the issuance of bonds in international markets, for an amount of USD 200 million, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S.
  • Participated on the team that advised the Republic of Peru on matters related to New York law, regarding the issuance of sovereign bonds in Peru and in international markets, for a total amount of USD 2.5 billion.
  • Participated on the team that advised Pesquera Exalmar S.A. on matters related to New York law, regarding their introduction to the Peruvian stock market, and the placement of shares abroad, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S.
  • Participated on the team that advised Sigma Alimentos S.A. de C.V. on matters related to New York law, regarding the issuance of bonds in Mexico and in international markets, for an amount of USD 250 million, pursuant to Rule 144 and Reg. S.
  • Participated on the team that advised Copec S.A. on matters pertaining to New York law, in the acquisition of controlling interest of Organización Terpel S.A. in Colombia, in various stages. Said stages included direct acquisitions and public share purchasing, for an amount greater than USD 240 million.
  • Participated on the team that advised Empresas Públicas de Medellín E.S.P. (EPM), on matters pertaining to New York law, in the acquisition of 51% of Elektra Noreste S.A. (ENSA), and 86.41% of Distribuidora de Electricidad Del Sur S.A. (DelSur). ENSA is the second largest electrical power distributor in Panama. DelSur is the second largest energy transformation, distribution, and unbundling company in El Salvador. EPM is a state-owned company and the largest utility company in Colombia. EPM was a part of a consortium headed by Iberdrola S.A., in the acquisition of 80% of its net assets in Latin America, for an amount close to USD 4.8 billion.

Publications

  • Co-author Chile: An Introduction to Corporate M&A 2025, included in Chambers and Partners
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2023, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2022, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2021, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 20201, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".

Awards & Rankings

Jorge has been endorsed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 as Leading Partners, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League, IFLR 1000, Best Lawyers, and Finance Monthly Awards - Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year 2017. 

Education

  • 2014 – Graduate School of Business, Ignite Program, Stanford University
  • 2009 – Master of Laws in Corporation Law, New York University
  • 2005 – Law Degree summa cum laude, Universidad de Chile School of Law
  • 2004 – Study Abroad Program, University of California Berkeley

Jorge is a partner in the Infrastructure & Projects Group at CMS Carey & Allende. His experience focuses on advising Chilean and international companies in public and private infrastructure tenders. In addition, he specialises in mergers and acquisitions, financing, joint ventures and regulatory contracts for development projects in the areas of infrastructure, energy and natural resources. 

He regularly participates in cross-border business combination transactions, advising both Chilean clients on their expansion endeavours into Latin America, as well as international clients on their business development in Chile and in other regions of Latin America.

He has been admitted to the bar in both Chile and New York State (2011).

He has worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York as visiting Partner (2022-2023) and associate (2009 – 2011).

Awards & Recognitions
01
  • Quote
    "He is very up to date and has good knowledge of foreign markets, which is very useful to us as a client"
    Chambers Global
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    "He is a valuable asset’ thanks to his extensive dealings with underwriters and good relations with the regulator"
    Latin Lawyer 250
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    "He knows exactly what international companies are looking for and is able to adapt to different situations and counterparties"
    Chambers Latin America

Relevant experience

  • ON*Net Fibra and KKR to close a long-term agreement for the provision of infrastructure services for connectivity with ClaroVTR, an agreement that will allow the latter to access ON*Net Fibra's fibre optic network and thereby expand its current fibre optic coverage, reaching all 16 regions of Chile, offering its end customers - homes, SMEs and businesses - high quality and high speed fibre optic connectivity services.  
  • ON*Net Fibra (KKR) on M&A matters, and financing in the USD 358 million acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic infrastructure, comprising the primary fibre-to-the-home (‘FTTH’) and distribution networks, and the primary fibre optic network for P2P services, including intangibles, a portfolio of 1.2 million homes.
  • Blackstone Group, a US investment firm with a multinational presence, on the Chilean law aspects of the tender offer to acquire the remaining stake in Atlantia, one of the world's largest mobility infrastructure companies, including investments in toll roads, airports, seaports, public transport solutions and telecommunications. Atlantia is a shareholder of Abertis, which in turn is the leading owner and operator of toll roads in Chile.
  • KKR, key global investment firm, on the acquisition of 60% interest in Telefonica Chile’s fibre-optic network, in order to create the first open access fibre optic majority network infrastructure, available to all current and future telecom operators in Chile in a transaction valued at USD 1 billion.  
  • Celeo Redes on the bidding process for new energy transmission works, awarding concessions for the construction, operation and maintenance of two projects related to Chile’s main power grid; said project is for the Chilean National Energy Commission.  One project will include the construction of two substations in central Chile with a combined line length of over 200 km, while the other – a 360 km-long line - will be located in southern Chile. 
  • Samsung Engineering Co. in partnership with the Korea Southern Power consortium (KOSPO), a consortium that was awarded the engineering and construction of the Kelar gas-fired power plant on behalf of BHP Billiton. This is a natural gas plant with a capacity of 517 MW, which represents an investment of over USD 600 million. 
  • Representation of Iberdrola in the sale of 51% of its Chilean subsidiary Essal S.A. to Aguas Andinas S.A., which is controlled by the Spanish company Aguas de Barcelona S.A. (Agbar) for USD 162 million. The operation was concluded through a takeover bid  by Aguas Andinas for 100% of Essal.
     

Publications

  • Co-author Chile: An Introduction to Corporate M&A 2025, included in Chambers and Partners
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2023, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2022, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2021, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 20201, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".

Awards & Rankings

Jorge has been endorsed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League, and Best Lawyers.

Education

  • 2014 – Graduate School of Business, Ignite Program, Stanford University
  • 2009 – Master of Laws in Corporation Law, New York University
  • 2005 – Law Degree summa cum laude, Universidad de Chile School of Law
  • 2004 – Study Abroad Program, University of California Berkeley

Jorge is a partner in the Private Equity Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He specialises in advising Chilean and international clients in the acquisition and sale of companies, as well as in the formation and structuring of investment funds. In addition, he has extensive experience in the internationalisation of companies, cross-border investment and international transactions, which allows him to offer comprehensive solutions for his clients’ investment needs in different markets.

Jorge regularly participates in cross-border business combination transactions, advising both Chilean clients on their expansion endeavours into Latin America, as well as international clients on their business development in Chile and other parts of the region. Jorge was a speaker at the Latin Lawyer Live 10th Annual Private Equity Conference on the panel “Deal-making in 2019 and beyond: Everything you need to know.”

He has been admitted to the bar in both Chile and New York State (2011).

He has worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York as visiting partner (2022-2023) and associate (2009 – 2011).

Awards & Recognitions
01
  • Quote
    "He handles complex situations in such a way that instils trust in us as clients and allows us to close deals; in short, he makes things happen"
    Chambers Latin America
  • Quote
    "Proficiency in stock market issues; he knows the internal processes of the underwriters and has a good working relationship with the Chilean regulator"
    Chambers Latin America
  • Quote
    "An intelligent and technically skilled professional working to an international standard and providing legal recommendations that are beyond reproach "
    Chambers Latin America

Relevant experience

  • ON*Net Fibra (KKR) ) on M&A matters, and financing in the USD 358 million acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic infrastructure, comprising the primary fibre-to-the-home (‘FTTH’) and distribution networks, and the primary fibre optic network for P2P services, including intangibles, a portfolio of 1.2 million homes. 
  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, on the acquisition of a 60% stake in Telefonica Chile’s fibre optic network, in order to create the first open access wholesale fibre optic infrastructure network available to all current and future telecom operators in Chile, in a transaction valued at USD 1 billion. This transaction was recognised as Private Equity Deal of the Year 2021 by LatinFinance. 
  • Blackstone Group on the acquisition of an indirect stake from US investment fund FRS Capital, resulting in the acquisition of an indirect stake in Carrix Inc., leading container terminal operator in the Americas, Asia, New Zealand and South Africa.  
  • Broota , Latin America’s first crowdfunding  site dedicated to raising capital for entrepreneurs, created the first secondary trading platform for start-ups and venture capital issuers  and investors in Latin America. 
  • Centerbridge Partners L.P., a New York-based investment fund, on its efforts to acquire a majority stake in Nextel Telecom Chile. We structured the transaction taking into account the potential insolvency of certain subsidiaries of the key companies in certain jurisdictions, as well as potential antitrust and telecom issues that may arise in relation to spectrum concentration in Chile.

 

Publications

  • Co-author Chile: An Introduction to Corporate M&A 2025, included in Chambers and Partners
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2023, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2022, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 2021, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter on Corporate M&A 20201, included in the international publication "Chambers Global Practice Guide".

Awards & Rankings

Jorge has been endorsed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League, and Best Lawyers.

Education

  • 2014 – Graduate School of Business, Ignite Program, Stanford University
  • 2009 – Master of Laws in Corporation Law, New York University
  • 2005 – Law Degree summa cum laude, Universidad de Chile School of Law
  • 2004 – Study Abroad Program, University of California Berkeley
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