Francisco Bórquez
Partner|Chile
Francisco Bórquez, partner of the Competition & Antitrust areas of Barros & Errázuriz, has centered his practice on all antitrust issues, including investigations on cartels, unilateral conducts and concentration operations before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, and contentious and non-contentious proceedings before the Competition Tribunal.
He advises clients from a wide range of industries, particularly telecommunications, media, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, energy and retail, with a solid and consolidated practice in the field of antitrust before national authorities in the field.
Professional experience
- Partner, Barros & Errázuriz, since 2021.
- Senior Associate, Barros & Errázuriz, 2015 – 2020.
- Attorney, National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, 2010 – 2012 and 2014 – 2015.
- Intern, Directorate-General of Competition of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, 2013.
Education
- Merger Control Module, Brussels School of Competition, Brussels, Belgium.
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law & Economics, University College London, London, England. Beca Chile CONICYT and Chevening Scholarship.
- Diploma in Antitrust, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
- Law School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Memberships
- Member of the Chilean Bar Association.
Latest Recognitions
- Star Associates, Chambers Latin America 2021, Competition/Antitrust.
- Rising Star, Legal 500, 2019, Chile, Competition/Antitrust.
- Best Lawyers 2019, Competition/Antitrust.
