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Jorge Allende Z.

Partner

Contact
CMS Carey & Allende
Av. Costanera Sur 2730, Piso 10
Parque Titanium, Las Condes
7550000 Santiago
Chile
Languages Spanish, English
Corporate / M&A

Jorge is a senior partner in the Corporate/M&A Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He is highly active in financing and M&A operations for aquaculture, concessionaires, mining and electric generation / transmission companies. A practice to highlight is Jorge’s participation in complex financial restructurings, providing particular knowledge in various economic sectors.

As head of the Mining Group, he has participated in various mining projects over the past 25 years, including El Tesoro, Esperanza, Spence, Radomiro Tomic, Andacollo, Collahuasi, Maricunga, Diego de Almagro, Bronce de Petorca, Can-Can, Vilacollo, and Cocar, among others.

His experience is complemented by his knowledge and experience in areas such as engineering and construction, representing some of the most important engineering and construction firms in Latin America, such as Ausenco, Aker Solutions, Jacobs and Samsung Engineering, in the restructuring, negotiation, execution, and closing of EPC and EPCM contracts related to the aforementioned projects.

Jorge has also represented internationally renowned companies such as suppliers of equipment/software for the defence industry, negotiating contract conditions and financing related to them, where a strict level of confidentiality and information security was required. He has also represented the Government of Chile in the acquisition and operation of a satellite observation system.

 

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"Recognised expert in corporate matters, and possesses additional capabilities in handling insolvency and restructuring. He is particularly experienced in advising clients from the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors"

Chambers Latin America

"He knows exactly what international companies are looking for and is able to adapt to different situations and counterparties"

Chambers Latin America

"Jorge is a productive and efficient, while further sources comment on his visibility in the Chilean market. Peers also praise his ability to negotiate"

Chambers Latin America

Relevant experience

Clients of our firm such as Goldman Sachs have entrusted him with matters related to corporate social responsibility policy, such as the acquisition of 275,000 hectares of forest land in Tierra del Fuego for conservation purposes. This park is known today as Karukinka Reserve. He also advised Citi Infrastructure Investments in the acquisition of six infrastructure concessions in Chile, as well as their subsequent sale to European operators.

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Memberships & Roles

  • The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.
  • Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law of the International Bar Association (IBA/SEERIL).
  • Chilean Bar Association.
  • He is an arbitrator for the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce.
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Awards & Rankings

Jorge has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate and M&A, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources in international publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 (as Leading Lawyer in Natural Resources and Mining), Latin Lawyer 250, Who’s Who Legal (Mining and Business Lawyers) and Best Lawyers.

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Education

  • 1978 – Master of Arts (MA), Fletcher School of Law
  • 1975 – Law Degree, Universidad de Chile School of Law
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Energy & Climate Change

Jorge is co-head of the Energy & Climate Change Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He provides advisory services on projects for new transmission lines, power generation, and non-conventional renewable energy source projects. In these matters, he has been able to participate in the earliest stages of these projects, until their entry into operation, as well as in financing, M&A and private equity related to them.

He also participates in the Corporate/M&A Practice Group of our firm, being highly active in financing and M&A operations for aquaculture, concession and mining. A practice to highlight is Jorge’s participation in complex financial restructurings, providing particular knowledge in various economic sectors.

As head of the Mining Group, he has participated in various mining projects over the past 25 years, including El Tesoro, Esperanza, Spence, Radomiro Tomic, Andacollo, Collahuasi, Maricunga, Diego de Almagro, Bronce de Petorca, Can-Can, Vilacollo and Cocar, among others.

His experience is complemented by his knowledge and experience in areas such as engineering and construction, representing some of the most important firms in Latin America in the field, such as Ausenco, Aker Solutions, Jacobs and Samsung Engineering, in the restructuring, negotiation, execution, and closing of EPC and EPCM contracts related to said projects.

He has also regularly represented internationally renowned companies such as suppliers of equipment / software for the defence industry, negotiating contract conditions and related financing, where a strict level of confidentiality and information security was required. He has also represented the Government of Chile in the acquisition and operation of a satellite observation system.

 

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"He is vastly experienced in all the relevant processes and offers all-encompassing advice, solving any doubts quickly and carrying my matters forward"

Chambers Latin America

"Highlighted by market sources for his in-depth regulatory knowledge related to energy and mining law. He has experience advising on the construction of power generation plants and transmission lines"

Chambers Latin America

"Jorge draws praise for his expert handling of sophisticated corporate matters within the energy and natural resources industries"

Who's Who

Relevant experience

Clients of our firm such as Goldman Sachs have entrusted him with matters related to corporate social responsibility policy, such as the acquisition of 275,000 hectares of forest land in Tierra del Fuego for conservation purposes. This park is known today as Karukinka Reserve. He advised Citi Infrastructure Investments in the acquisition of six infrastructure concessions in Chile, as well as their subsequent sale to European operators.

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Memberships & Roles

  • The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.
  • Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law of the International Bar Association (IBA/SEERIL).
  • Chilean Bar Association.
  • He is an arbitrator for the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce.
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Awards & Rankings

Jorge has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate and M&A, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources in international publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 (as Leading Lawyer in Natural Resources and Mining), Latin Lawyer 250, Who’s Who Legal (Mining and Business Lawyers) and Best Lawyers.

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Education

  • 1978 – Master of Arts (MA), Fletcher School of Law
  • 1975 – Law Degree, Universidad de Chile School of Law
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Mining

Jorge is Head of the Mining Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He has participated in various mining projects over the past 25 years, including El Tesoro, Esperanza, Spence, Radomiro Tomic, Andacollo, Collahuasi, Maricunga, Diego de Almagro, Bronce de Petorca, Can-Can, Vilacollo and Cocar, among others.

His experience is complemented by his knowledge and experience in areas such as engineering and construction, representing some of the most important firms in Latin America in the field, such as Ausenco, Aker Solutions, Jacobs and Samsung Engineering, in the restructuring, negotiation, execution, and closing of EPC and EPCM contracts related to said projects.

Jorge also participates on the Corporate/M&A Group of our firm, being highly active in financing and M&A operations for aquaculture, concessionaires, mining, and electricity generation/transmission companies. Particularly noteworthy is Jorge’s participation in complex financial restructurings, providing knowledge in various economic sectors.

He has also regularly represented internationally renowned companies such as suppliers of equipment / software for the defence industry, negotiating contract conditions and related financing, where a strict level of confidentiality and information security was required. He has also represented the Government of Chile in the acquisition and operation of a satellite observation system.

 

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"The confidence to rely totally on Jorge’s sound judgement to protect and defend the best interests of the company"

Chambers Latin America

"He is hailed as a brilliant lawyer and singled out for his vast experience in both public and private law as well as his excellent reputation among administrative bodies"

The Legal 500

"Directly involved in the client's business in order to give advice that goes far beyond the technical and legal aspects"

Chambers Latin America

"Has over 20 years’ experience of mining projects and an excellent reputation in the market"

The Legal 500

Relevant experience

Clients of our firm such as Goldman Sachs have entrusted him with matters related to corporate social responsibility policy, such as the acquisition of 275,000 hectares of forest land in Tierra del Fuego for conservation purposes. This park is known today as Karukinka Reserve. He advised Citi Infrastructure Investments in the acquisition of six infrastructure concessions in Chile, as well as their subsequent sale to European operators.

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Memberships & Roles

  • The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.
  • Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law of the International Bar Association (IBA/SEERIL).
  • Chilean Bar Association.
  • He is an arbitrator for the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce.
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Awards & Rankings

Jorge has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate and M&A, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources in international publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 (as Leading Lawyer in Natural Resources and Mining), Latin Lawyer 250, Who’s Who Legal (Mining and Business Lawyers) and Best Lawyers.

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Education

  • 1978 – Master of Arts (MA), Fletcher School of Law
  • 1975 – Law Degree, Universidad de Chile School of Law
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