Guerrero Olivos

What Guerrero Olivos does

Guerrero Olivos is a full-service Chilean law firm headquartered in the Las Condes district of Santiago, founded in 1980 and operating for more than 40 years. The firm delivers specialized legal advisory across 26 practice areas, with particular depth in mining (copper, lithium, gold, iron), energy and natural resources (including renewables, green hydrogen, and energy storage), environmental and water law, infrastructure and concessions, corporate/M&A, project finance, capital markets, compliance, and dispute resolution. Its client base comprises local and international enterprises, mining and energy companies, infrastructure developers, investment funds, financial institutions, and family-owned businesses.

The firm operates a partner-led delivery model with multidisciplinary teams whose senior lawyers hold postgraduate qualifications from institutions including NYU, Columbia, Northwestern, Georgetown, UCL, and the Southwestern Academy of American and International Law. It maintains cross-border capability through affiliations with Globalaw, Taglaw, and the Legal Alliance of the Americas, and holds Band 1 Chambers rankings in Mining, Real Estate, and Venture Capital, alongside consistent recognition by Legal 500, IFLR1000, Best Lawyers, and Latin Lawyer 250.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees \u2014 hourly rates, project-based fees, and multi-year retainer arrangements \u2014 with pricing determined by engagement scope and complexity rather than published rate cards. The firm distributes services exclusively through direct partner and senior lawyer relationships; it does not employ marketplace or self-serve channels. Strategic positioning is reinforced by thought leadership (legal alerts and bulletins), industry association leadership (ACERA, CESCO, AVEC), the LAW (Legal Advice for Women) program, and Pro Bono Foundation membership since 2010.

Name

Guerrero Olivos

Legal name

Guerrero Olivos

Website

https://guerrero.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Guerrero Olivos is a full-service Chilean law firm founded in 1980, serving enterprise and mid-market clients across 26 practice areas with particular strength in mining, energy, infrastructure, and corporate/M&A. It operates through partner-led advisory engagements delivered from Santiago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed through hourly rates, project fees, and retainer arrangements for corporate legal advice, mergers and acquisitions, project development, regulatory compliance, litigation, and other legal matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Guerrero Olivos is a full-service Chilean law firm that provides specialized legal advisory services to enterprise and mid-market clients across 26 practice areas, including corporate/M&A, mining, energy, infrastructure, project finance, environmental law, compliance, antitrust, dispute resolution, and tax. Services are billed via hourly rates, project-based fees, and retainer arrangements, delivered by partner-led multidisciplinary teams combining postgraduate academic training with deep practical expertise in regulated Chilean industries.

Product overview

Guerrero Olivos is a leading full-service Chilean law firm with over 40 years of experience, offering specialized legal services across 26 distinct practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal services platform covering corporate/M&A, mining, energy and natural resources, environmental law, compliance, project financing, infrastructure, dispute resolution, and specialized sectors including technology, venture capital, and water resources. The portfolio includes both general practice areas and specialized programs such as the LAW (Legal Advice for Women) initiative and Pro Bono services. The firm is recognized internationally by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR1000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate / M&A Comprehensive corporate legal advisory covering structuring, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, financing, and mergers and acquisitions for local and international corporations across all business stages.
• Mining Law Expert legal representation for local and international mining corporations covering asset acquisition, project development, corporate structure, and regulatory matters across copper, lithium, gold, and iron sectors.
• Energy and Natural Resources Comprehensive legal support for energy project development across generation, storage, transmission, and distribution sectors, including renewable energy, green hydrogen, and regulatory advisory.
• Projects / Infrastructure Advisory throughout the entire lifecycle of complex infrastructure developments and concessions, including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, energy storage, highways, airports, desalination plants, data centers, and LNG terminals.
• Project Financing Legal advisory for financiers, developers, and sponsors in structuring and executing project financings in Chile, including due diligence, SPV constitution, and contract negotiation.
• Banking and Finance Law Legal services for banking, financing transactions, financial regulations, and institutional clients.
• Capital Markets Legal services for securities offerings, market regulations, and capital market transactions.
• Antitrust / Libre Competencia Legal advice on antitrust matters including cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, concentration operations, and competition compliance programs.
• Compliance Design and implementation of comprehensive legal compliance systems, including policies, corporate manuals, and integrity culture promotion within organizations.
• Dispute Resolution Litigation and arbitration services for complex legal disputes.
• Environmental Law Legal representation in all project stages from environmental perspective, including rights acquisition, permitting, financing, construction, and environmental litigation.
• Water Resources Legal advisory on water rights, water law matters, and water resource management.
• Real Estate Legal services for real estate transactions, property development, and real estate law matters.
• Tax Law Legal advisory on tax regulations, tax planning, and tax-related disputes.
• Labor, Employment and Migration Legal advice on labor law, employment regulations, workforce matters, and immigration compliance.
• Intellectual Property Legal services for intellectual property protection, patents, trademarks, and IP enforcement.
• Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Technology Multidisciplinary legal services covering personal data protection, artificial intelligence, technology regulations, and cybersecurity compliance, particularly in the context of Chile's Personal Data Protection Law.
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications Legal services for technology companies, media organizations, and telecommunications providers.
• Investment Funds Legal services for investment fund formation, administration, and regulatory compliance.
• International Funds Legal advisory for international investment fund structures and cross-border fund operations.
• Venture Capital Legal structuring for venture capital funds, investment vehicles, internationalization plans, and VC transactions.
• Public Law and Regulated Markets Legal advisory on public law matters, regulatory frameworks, and regulated market operations.
• Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring Legal advisory on insolvency proceedings, restructuring plans, and distressed asset matters.
• Consumer Law Legal advice on consumer protection regulations and dispute resolution.
• Customs Law and International Trade Legal advisory on customs regulations, international trade law, and cross-border commerce.
• Agroindustrial Legal Services Legal advisory services for the agroindustrial sector, covering regulatory compliance, transactions, and operational matters specific to agricultural businesses.
• LAW - Legal Advice for Women A legal services model supporting women or projects and companies led by women through first-class legal advice and promotion of women's leadership, delivered by multidisciplinary teams led by women.
• Pro Bono Program Free legal advice to underprivileged individuals, communities, and supporting organizations, committed since 2010 as part of the Pro Bono Foundation.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSG NAB ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Strategic alliance announced May 4, 2026 to support startups and impact investment companies. Guerrero Olivos will provide legal support and guidance to startups and impact investment enterprises through this partnership.
• Pro Bono Foundation (Fundación Pro Bono)coreOthersSince 2010, Guerrero Olivos has been part of the Pro Bono Foundation, providing free legal advice to underprivileged individuals or communities and assisting organizations. Committed to improving access to justice for vulnerable populations.
• GlobalawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational legal network affiliation providing cross-border legal service capabilities and global reach for clients.
• TaglawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance of independent law firms providing coordinated legal services across jurisdictions.
• Legal Alliance of the AmericasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of independent law firms across the Americas for coordinated legal service delivery.
• AVEC (Chilean Electric Vehicles Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Sebastián Abogabir serves as board member. Association promotes electric vehicle development in Chile.
• CESCO (Comité de Estudios de la Comunidad Empresarial)minorOthersMining Committee membership providing industry insight and networking opportunities.
• ACERA (Chilean Renewable Energy Association)minorOthersActive participation in initiatives for climate change and electromobility development in Chile through energy and renewables practice.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU): PPU is a regional Latin American law firm with a strong Chilean office (previously Larraín y Asociados). It is a direct competitor in corporate/M&A, project finance, and mining, and a prior employer of several Guerrero Olivos partners.
• Claro & Cía: Claro & Cía is a leading Chilean full-service law firm with strong corporate, mining, and energy practices. It competes head-to-head with Guerrero Olivos in Santiago for premium enterprise and mid-market legal mandates.
• Morales & Besa: Morales & Besa is a well-regarded Chilean law firm with strong corporate, finance, and capital markets practices. It competes directly with Guerrero Olivos for mid-market and enterprise corporate advisory work in Santiago.
• Barros & Errázuriz Abogados: Barros & Errázuriz is a leading Chilean full-service firm with strong corporate, mining, and finance practices. It is a direct competitor for the same enterprise and project finance clients that Guerrero Olivos serves.
• Carey: Carey is one of the largest full-service law firms in Chile, with deep expertise in corporate/M&A, mining, energy, and infrastructure — directly comparable to Guerrero Olivos in terms of practice breadth, client base, and ranking trajectory.

Regional players

• Allende & Brea: Allende & Brea is a leading Argentine full-service law firm with strong mining, energy, and corporate practices. It is a regional peer in the Southern Cone legal market, often coordinating on cross-border transactions involving Chile.
• Estudio Beccar Varela: Estudio Beccar Varela is a top-tier Argentine corporate law firm often ranked alongside the leading Chilean firms. It serves as a regional peer for cross-border M&A and investment work in the Southern Cone.

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie (Chile): Baker McKenzie is a global law firm with a long-established Santiago office competing for major mining, energy, and M&A mandates. As a former employer of Guerrero Olivos partner María Paz Pulgar, it is a comparable destination for talent and clients.
• Cuatrecasas (Chile): Cuatrecasas is a major international Iberian-rooted law firm with a growing Chilean presence focusing on corporate, M&A, and energy/infrastructure projects. It competes for larger transactional mandates in Santiago.
• Dentons (Chile): Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, operates in Santiago and competes for cross-border M&A, energy, and infrastructure work. It is broader in footprint than Guerrero Olivos but targets overlapping clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GuerreroOlivos

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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