Juan Pablo Wilhelmy

Juan Pablo Wilhelmy

/Partner

Chile

Managing Partner at PPU Chile expert in commercial law, particularly in corporate advisory for both Chilean and international clients, and in mergers and acquisitions. He has advised prominent clients on a wide range of commercial operations, including corporate reorganizations, foreign investments, financial restructurings, international contract negotiations, company mergers, and joint ventures.

He provides ongoing counsel to companies across various sectors of the economy, with a focus on the chemical-pharmaceutical, education, transportation, and aquaculture industries. He is also a Professor of Commercial Law at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and Director of the Chilean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Cita

Juan Pablo Wilhelmy is an excellent lawyer with solid market knowledge. He consistently makes himself available to support our work".

Corporate M&A, Chambers and Partners, Latin America 2026.

Education

LL.M.

Universidad de Heidelberg

2005

Law fellowship

Fundación Konrad Adenauer

2003

Diploma in Constitutional Protection Remedy

Universidad Diego Portales

2001

Lawyer

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

2000

Languages

English / Spanish / German

Work Experience

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2015 - Currently

Partner

Philippi Yrarrázaval Pulido & Brunner

2010 - 2014

Associate

Internacional Borden Ladner Gervais, Vancouver

2005 - 2006

Associate

Internacional Heisse Kursawe – Eversheds, Munich

2005

Associate

Philippi Yrarrázaval Pulido & Brunner

2000 - 2004

Memberships

Bar Association of Chile

Vicepresident of the Chilean-German Chamber of Commerce

2019

Academic and Teaching Activities

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Professor - Commercial Law

2014