Expert judgment

Each partner leads and is actively involved in every significant matter, bringing hands-on experience and professional judgment.

Collaboration by design

The most complex problems exist at the intersection of legal areas practice. That’s where we operate.

Depth, delivered on time

Intellectual speed comes from providing timely responses that align with the business models and timelines our clients require.

Legal insight in the service of business

Providing strategic support and enabling the right solutions requires understanding what is truly at stake, beyond the strictly legal.

Aninat is a law firm of specialists across different areas of practice, led by highly experienced partners who are deeply engaged with their clients who take an integrates, cross-disciplinary approach.

This allows the firm to turn technical expertise and business understanding into fast, responses to complex challenges, in an environment shaped by technological, regulatory and social changes.

Partners

Luis Alberto
Aninat Urrejola

Partner

Over 30 years providing counsel on corporate, transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution matters. A practice built on legal depth and a direct understanding of business.

“Founding partner Luis Alberto Aninat has extensive experience in the Chilean corporate arena”. – Chambers and Partners

Rodrigo
Ugarte

Partner

Leads the Labor and Employment practice. Advises companies on corporate labor matters, collective bargaining and strategic litigation. Over 20 years of practice. Consistently recognized by Chambers in Labour & Employment (Band 3).

“Rodrigo Ugarte’s experience is always a great asset in negotiations. He boasts a good theoretical understanding of labour issues in Chile”. – Chambers and Partners

María Eugenia
Sabbagh

Partner

Leads the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice and is recognized as one of the leading experts in Venture Capital and Private Equity in Chile, advising investment funds, investors and startups at every stage of their development.

“Maria Eugenia Sabbagh has a strong commercial vision and provides outstanding advice to our business”.
– Chambers and Partners

Martín
Mois

Partner

Leads the Technology, Intellectual Property and Fintech practices. Advises local and international companies on the protection of intangible assets, data regulation and digital law. Recognized by Chambers (Fintech, Band 2), Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Latin Lawyer 250.

“In Venture Capital, providing key support, Martin Mois, predominantly focuses on technology, corporate, commercial and real estate mandates”. – Legal 500

Cristián
Reyes

Partner

Leads the Antitrust, Economic Regulation, Compliance and Fintech practices. A go-to advisor in antitrust, regulation and digital industries, with a background as Head of Legal and Litigation at the Fiscalía Nacional Económica (National Economic Prosecutor’s Office). Recognized by Chambers, Latin Lawyer, Legal 500 and Leaders League.

“Cristián Reyes is an excellent professional with vast experience in the market”. – Chambers and Partners

Lucas
del Villar

Partner

Leads the Consumer and Economic Regulation practice. Former National Director Chile’s Consumer Protection Agency (Sernac) (2018–2022), directly involved in the passage of the Pro-Consumer Act and the main reforms to Chile’s consumer protection system.

“Lucas del Villar stands out for his experience. His trajectory in the public sector gives him a clear advantage. He is also an outstanding academic”. – Clients, Legal 500

Francisco
Aninat

Partner

Leads the Dispute Resolution practice. Advises Chilean and foreign clients on complex arbitration and civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on concessions, construction, energy and mining. Recognized by Chambers, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers.

“Francisco Aninat is a diligent and reliable lawyer who is deeply committed to the strategic management of our case. His advice is always comprehensive, clear and highly valuable”. – Chambers and Partners