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Ramón Valdivieso

Managing Partner

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

Ramón is the Managing Partner and co-head of the Corporate/M&A Group of CMS Carey & Allende. His practice focuses primarily on M&A operations both in Chile and in other parts of Latin America, where he has played an important role in the international expansion of various Chilean companies.

He also represents foreign investment funds in private equity operations in Chile, and companies that receive this type of investment, advising on the design of structures for the participation of investors in company development as well as exit mechanisms; establishing and maintaining excellent rapport with all parties involved.

In capital markets, Ramón advises issuing companies and investment banks in the issuance, registration and placement of securities, assisting companies that enter this market on all essential aspects, such as ensuring transparency and timeliness in the delivery of all information on the issuer, and in the continuous improvement of corporate governance, ensuring future access to the market as a source of financing. In this sense, Ramón has led various takeover bids, including hostile takeover bids.

Ramón is a recognized expert in sectors related to telecommunications and information technology. For several years, he served as CEO of a publicly traded telecommunications company, making him not only an expert in this sector, but also giving him unique insight into the business environments of CMS Carey & Allende’s clients. His experience as CEO also covers accounting and financial matters, which has allowed him to actively participate in debt restructuring processes, and restructuring in case of insolvency. Ramón is a frequent speaker in international IBA forums, as well as Latin Lawyer on matters related to private equity and M&A.

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"His principal ability is his mastery of all corporate matters, including legal and fiscal aspects, quickly knowing how to distinguish between the important and the secondary, together with his very good judgement and ability to convince other parties"

Chambers Latin America

"A dynamic lawyer and a strong adviser on Corporate/M&A matters. His practice encompasses a wide range of areas, including private equity, TMT and capital markets"

Chambers Latin America

"Always available, offers a great delivery and has broad knowledge of the market"

Chambers Latin America - 2021

"He handles M&A transactions and corporate work exceptionally well"

Chambers Latin America

Memberships & Roles

  • Chilean Bar Association.
  • International Bar Association. 
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Awards & Rankings

Ramón has been endorsed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 as Leading Individual in Corporate/M&A and TMT, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Latin Corporate Client Choice Awards (LACCA)  and Acritas Star.

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Education

  • 1983 – Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile School of Law
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Private Equity

Ramón is Managing Partner and Head of the Private Equity Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He represents foreign investment funds in private equity operations in Chile, and companies that receive this type of investment, advising on the design of structures for the participation of investors in company development as well as exit mechanisms; establishing and maintaining excellent rapport with all parties involved.

His practice also focuses on M&A operations both in Chile and in other parts of Latin America, where he has played an important role in the international expansion of various Chilean companies.

In capital markets, Ramón advises issuing companies and investment banks in the issuance, registration and placement of securities, assisting companies that enter this market in all essential aspects, such as ensuring transparency and timeliness in delivery of all the information from the issuer, and in the continuous improvement of corporate governance, ensuring future access to the market as a source of financing. In this sense, Ramón has led various takeover bids, including hostile takeover bids.

Ramón is a recognized expert in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. For several years, he served as CEO of a publicly traded telecommunications company, making him not only an expert in this sector, but also giving him unique insight into the business environments of CMS Carey & Allende’s clients. His experience as CEO also covers accounting and financial matters, which has allowed him to actively participate in debt restructuring processes, and restructuring in case of insolvency.

He is a frequent speaker in international IBA forums, as well as Latin Lawyer, on topics related to private equity and M&A.

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"He has a tremendous talent for negotiations; he combines legal knowledge with commercial and financial sophistication"

The Legal 500

"I regard him as a very solid lawyer"

Chambers Latin America

Memberships & Roles

  • Chilean Bar Association.
  • International Bar Association. 
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Awards & Rankings

Ramón has been endorsed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 as Leading Individual in Corporate/M&A and TMT, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Latin Corporate Client Choice Awards (LACCA)  and Acritas Star.

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Education

  • 1983 – Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile School of Law
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TMC - Technology, Media & Communications

Ramón is the Managing Partner and co-head of the Technology, Media & Communications (TMC) Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in areas related to telecommunications and information technology.

Between 1994 and 2001 he served as general manager of the telecommunications company Télex Chile S.A., which was listed on both the Chilean stock market and the NYSE, with operations in Chile, the United States and various Latin American countries. This experience allows him to both know and anticipate the needs and challenges that our clients may face.

His experience as CEO also covers accounting and financial matters, which allows him to actively participate in debt restructuring processes and for restructuring in the event of insolvency. His practice focuses primarily on M&A operations both in Chile and in other parts of Latin America, where he has played an important role in the international expansion of various Chilean companies.

He also represents foreign investment funds in private equity operations in Chile, and companies that receive this type of investment, advising on the design of structures for the participation of investors in company development as well as exit mechanisms; establishing and maintaining excellent rapport with all parties involved.

In Capital Markets, Ramón advises issuing companies and investment banks on the issuance, registration and placement of securities, assisting companies that enter this market in all essential aspects, such as ensuring transparency and timeliness in the delivery of all the information from the issuer, and in the continuous improvement of corporate governance, ensuring future access to the market as a source of financing. In this sense, Ramón has led various takeover bids, including hostile takeover bids.

 

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"He has remarkable experience and industry knowledge which allows him to propose very adequate strategies"

Chambers Latin America

"Ramón Valdivieso is a recognised authority on the TMT sector’s legal and regulatory framework"

Chambers Latin America

"He is excellent for telecom and keeps on top of all the regulatory changes"

Chambers Latin America

"A very good lawyer in this sector"

Chambers Latin America

Memberships & Roles

  • Chilean Bar Association.
  • International Bar Association. 
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Awards & Rankings

Ramón has been endorsed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 as Leading Individual in Corporate/M&A and TMT, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Latin Corporate Client Choice Awards (LACCA)  and Acritas Star.

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Education

  • 1983 – Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile School of Law
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