Jorge is one of the founding partners of the firm and focuses his practice on highly complex M&A transactions in various industries such as telecommunications, infrastructure, agribusiness, energy and pharmaceuticals, among others.

He has an outstanding track record in private equity transactions, venture capital, joint ventures, corporate governance and internal reorganisation processes. In addition, he has developed a solid experience in the resolution of conflicts between partners and shareholders, as well as in strategic advice to Boards of Directors. His clients highlight his outstanding negotiation skills, sound legal judgement and business acumen.

Jorge has been highlighted by Chambers and Partners for his Corporate and M&A practice since 2022.

PRACTICE AREAS

Mergers and Acquisitions.

Corporate Law.

EDUCATION

Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2006.

Diploma in Civil Liability, Universidad de Chile, 2008.

Master of Laws (LL.M), London School of Economics and Political Science, 2011.

ADMISSION

Chile, 2007.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Partner, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil, 2012.

Associate, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, 2007 - 2012.

Associate in London, Latham & Watkins, 2011 - 2012.

Associate, Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dorr, 2005 - 2006.

ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Professor of Civil Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, since 2008.

Chilean Bar Association.

LANGUAGES

Spanish and English.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chambers and Partners, Corporate/M&A – Banda 5.

The Legal 500, Corporate/M&A - Leading Partners.

Leaders League, Corporate/M&A.

Latin Lawyer Deal of the Year: Banking and Finance, Phoenix Towers repackage loans. 2022.