The lawyers who make up the eight-strong public, administrative law and economic regulation group at Barros & Errázuriz are ‘trusted [for] their work, their dedication, and their in-depth industry knowledge‘. The firm has steadily built one of Chile’s most well-rounded public law practices over the past 15 years, and today it serves a broad range of private clients throughout the heavily regulated sectors – including energy, agriculture, public tenders and procurement, real estate and telecoms. The department advises on constitutional, administrative, and regulatory matters, handling matters ranging from tariff-setting and government contracts to litigation before the Constitutional Court and the Comptroller General’s office. At the helm of the practice is partner David Cademartori, whose ‘extensive technical knowledge‘ has made him a recognised expert in administrative law and regulatory affairs. He frequently represents clients in complex administrative and civil litigation, and demonstrates particular strength in the telecoms, energy and water law sectors. Cademartori’s leadership is complemented by counsel Juan José Romero, a former president of Chile’s Constitutional Tribunal who adds deep expertise in economic law, regulatory policies and free competition. Firm founding partner José Tomás Errázuriz, a well-known expert in arbitration and corporate law, brings additional gravitas to the team, especially in regulated sectors such as energy and telecoms. Other key lawyers include seasoned senior associate Alberto Sánchez, who focuses on administrative proceedings and public litigation; and associates Martin Gutiérrez (who frequently represents public and private entities before ordinary courts and governmental agencies), and Marissa Baldazzi (who specialises in urban development law, representing companies in disputes before municipal and regional authorities).

Carey's public law practice stands out for the breadth and impact of its work across Chile’s most significant regulatory, constitutional, and public policy matters. The group is known for advising state entities and multinational corporations on Chile’s governance and regulatory architecture; it assists clients from a range of industry sectors including mining, healthcare, banking, trade, transport, pharmaceuticals, security and technology. The team’s work spans high-stakes public procurement, regulatory compliance and public-private partnerships, as well as representing clients in complex administrative proceedings before the Court of Appeals and Comptroller General. Practice head Camilo Lledó spearheads many of the firm’s headline matters, including representing Codelco in legal proceedings related to its lithium exploitation partnership with SQM, a project under intense political and public scrutiny. Lledó also advised the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications on a pivotal public tender for a 30% concession of Santiago’s bus system; and advised global food company, Compass Group, on its participation in the bidding process for contracts at the new Talca Prison. Senior counsel and constitutional law specialist Patricio Zapata brings extensive experience in acting before Chile’s top courts and legislative bodies, and recently advised the trade associations of both AFPs and Isapres on pending regulatory reforms with wide-reaching legal implications. At associate level, both Carolina Baeza and José Ignacio Millañir area active with regard to public tender processes and complex administrative litigation.

Standing out for its ‘efficiency and professionalism‘, public law boutique Estudio Fermandois is renowned in Chile for its team of highly specialised lawyers, the practice group having played a leading role in some of Chile’s most high-profile public law cases. The firm recently secured a landmark victory in at case on behalf of he ABIF, representing 21 Chilean banks in the successful challenge of a regulatory fee reduction. Moreover, whilst representing CCU in a constitutional writ, recently, the firm achieved the first-ever overturning of a decision made by the Chilean IRS. Other notable work includes key wins in complex litigations involving Codelco and Penta. The firm’s leadership comprises some of Chile’s foremost public law experts, a number of whom are constitutional and administrative law professors at the Catholic University of Chile. Founding partner Arturo Fermandois is a leading authority on constitutional economic matters and has a distinguished record arguing before the Constitutional Court. As well as acting for clients of the stature of ABIF, UBER or Cencosud, Domingo Poblete leads the firm’s team of associates, overseeing research, drafting and litigation before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Constitutional Court. José Manuel Díaz de Valdés is a key figure in the firm’s constitutional law practice, and is particularly known for preparing complex legal opinions and briefs. Raised to the partnership in January 2025, constitutional law specialist Andrés Vodanovic focuses on economic regulatory matters and expert legal reports.

Described as having 'excellent analytical and negotiation skills' backed up by ‘broad academic knowledge’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU) offers a highly regarded public law department, known for handling a wide array of complex administrative and regulatory matters. The team is especially active in administrative conflicts, urban law, procurement reform, and regulatory compliance, regularly advising both private companies and state bodies on matters ranging from land use and permit acquisition to litigation before high courts and specialised tribunals. Known for handling major mandates in the mining, health, food and infrastructure sectors (among others), notable recent matters include advising private healthcare complex Clínica Alemana on health and regulatory issues, and major mining company Anglo American on administrative and judicial procedures. The team also played a key role in interpreting and implementing Chile’s revised public procurement law, assisting clients like Medtronic, Red de Salud UC Christus, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Practice head José Luis Lara brings over two decades' experience in administrative and constitutional law, and is a trusted advisor to both public institutions and private corporations; he previously served as legal counsel to the President of Chile. Other key members of the team include senior counsel Guillermo Zavala, an expert in regulatory and public procurement matters; and principal associates Matías Larroulet and Florencia Portales, who are praised for their work across administrative, procurement and urban regulation matters.

The seven-member team at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos’ regulatory law department provides strategic legal counsel to private companies interacting with government agencies. The practice’s advice covers environmental law, energy projects, gas distribution, water regulations, telecommunications, public procurement and urban planning. Recent mandates include advising on zoning regulations for energy projects, gas pipeline access, airport concession renewals, and compliance for private health insurers. The firm also represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings. In a significant recent matter, the firm is preparing reports for the Comptroller General’s office concerning the purchase by Codelco of Enami’s shares in a copper mine. Led by 'extraordinary legal advisor' Gonzalo Jiménez, the team has notable expertise in infrastructure projects, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance. Martín Astorga, a specialist in environmental law and territorial planning, brings extensive experience from his work with the National Environmental Commission; while senior associate Verónica Cuadra focuses on administrative, health and constitutional law.

Cisternas Concha y Compania Abogados is a standout firm in Chile’s public law arena, known for its pragmatic, high-level counsel on complex constitutional and administrative issues. The firm advises across the full regulatory spectrum, including public contracts, permitting, sectoral sanctioning procedures and administrative disputes, both in pre-litigation strategy and before Chile’s highest courts. The team has carved out a specialist niche representing public bodies in high-stakes litigation, with one notable clients being the Superintendency of Casinos, which the practice has advised on leading numerous judicial disputes concerning operating permits, administrative sanctions, and the landmark revocation of a casino licence (now the subject of an ongoing $12m collateral enforcement action). The team also advises a number of municipalities - including Lo Barnechea, Huechuraba, and Vitacura - in multimillion-dollar disputes, constitutional inapplicability claims, and public infrastructure litigation. Practice head and founding partner Mauricio Cisternas Morales brings deep public sector expertise, having held key roles at FLACSO, the Chilean Association of Municipalities and the Ministry of Interior. Jaime Concha Puigrredon is a seasoned advisor on procurement and regulatory disputes, and previously represented Chile at the CDS/Unasur in Argentina. Jaime Pilowsky Greene, a former congressman with an extensive public sector trajectory, provide strategic insight into probity and institutional litigation. Recently promoted to senior counsel, Maximiliano Ravest Ibarra strengthens the team with his litigation practice and municipal law experience from the Ministry of Homeland Security and multiple local governments. Associate Cristián Rodríguez Gángale departed the firm in December 2024.

'Highly knowledgeable [and] highly skilled', FerradaNehme’s public law and government practice is distinguished by its expertise in administrative and regulatory matters, delivering comprehensive advice across numerous sectors including mining, insurance and financial services, port and transportation, infrastructure and technology. Clients range from public institutions such as Codelco and Chile’s national broadcaster to global corporations and international conglomerates. Group members are specialists in representing clients in complex litigation, regulatory compliance and policy implementation, integrating administrative law, economic regulation and constitutional law advice. The team have collaborated with the Chilean Food and Agriculture Organisation and other government bodies to develop environmental and agricultural regulations. Notable recent matters include representing Pegasus Group in litigation against the Public Prosecutor’s Office; representing major entertainment company Lotus in appeals against the National Immigration Service; and assisting the San Antonio Port Company with urban environmental disputes. The practice is led by Josefina Court, a former advisor at the Presidency’s Legislative Office who brings deep institutional insight and oversees client strategy, team coordination, and quality control. Associate practice director of the public law and energy practice, Fernanda Skewes brings sector-specific insight and leadership across complex regulatory matters; while associate Joaquín Carbone rounds out the team, adding depth in sanctioning and environmental law. Former practice co-head José Tomás Correa left the firm in April 2025.

With extensive expertise in public infrastructure and environmental law, the five-strong team at Garrigues Chile supports clients in bidding for public contracts, regulatory compliance, land use permits and dispute resolution, particularly regarding the transport, mining and construction sectors. The practice is known for having 'in-depth knowledge of the contractual side of the business', and specialises in public procurement, administrative procedures, and public-private partnerships. The team is led by Claudio Moraga, a public law expert with over 30 years' experience and who has a particular focus advising on all stages of concession projects, from bidding to operation and litigation. With almost 20 years' experience specialising in public tenders, administrative sanctions, and infrastructure projects, principal associate Sebastián Hassi is praised by clients for his 'constant and high-quality advice'. The practice was considerablly strengthened in March 2025 with the arrival of both Rodrigo Riquelme and Camilo Silva Correa from the former Riquelme & Silva Abogados. Veteran practitioner Riquelme is a leading expert in construction law, particularly as regards large-scale public projects, contracts with the Chilean State and public works concessions; while Silva (who arrives as a a principal associate) has particular expertise in the engineering and construction segments. Senior associate Carla Martini focuses on energy and natural resources, while associate Carmen Reyes advises on telecom regulations and data protection.

Commended by clients for an 'exceptional level of knowledge, depth of analysis, availability and involvement', Guerrero Olivos' public law department stands out for its administrative and constitutional law expertise across Chile’s most regulated sectors. The group routinely advises major domestic and international clients in industries such as mining, energy, infrastructure, financial services and telecoms. The team offers end-to-end support, from navigating complex regulatory processes and public procurement to securing permits and handling constitutional litigation. It is frequently sought out to challenge sanctions, support concession holders and engage in high-stakes administrative disputes. Recent high profile matters include advising Nestlé on its challenge of a Chilean ministry of health regulation affecting food advertising; and successfully challenging the classification of three subsidiaries of Antofagasta Minerals as “strategic” entities before the Court of Appeal, avoiding significant security-related costs. The practice is co-led by Eduardo Cordero, an expert in constitutional and administrative law, known for his deep experience representing major regulated entities before the Supreme and Constitutional Courts; he is routinely called on to provide expert legal opinions by peers and top-tier clients such as Codelco, Banco BCI and Mutual de Seguros de Chile. Praised for his ‘availability and ability to propose strategies’, fellow co-head José Gabriel Undurraga is recognised for his litigation and procurement work for companies such as Nestlé and Antofagasta Minerals. Senior associate Roberto Burgos brings specialist expertise across public tenders, litigation and compliance, and is a key participant in the department’s broad regulatory advisory work. Former senior counsel Rosa Fernanda Gómez left the firm in November 2024.

Adept at counselling clients on regulatory compliance, environmental law and in administrative litigation, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil's public law department works across sectors including real estate, energy and public procurement. With a particular focus on representing clients before government bodies, the firm’s expertise takes in energy and urban planning regulations, and sees the group frequently advising real estate developers on zoning and building permits, and energy companies on compliance and litigation before regulatory agencies. The team has handled a number of high-impact cases, recently, including the representation of numerous Chilean senators before the Constitutional Court to challenge and nullify an environmental law decree. The practice is co-led by Claudia Ferreiro, who brings over a decade of experience in public institutions and has a particular specialism in environmental impact assessments; and Felipe Riesco, a highly experienced regulatory lawyer and former Undersecretary of the Environment, who often handles administrative disputes and permitting before regulatory bodies and courts. Associate José Ignacio Vial focuses on environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance, advising clients on legal strategies, administrative procedures and project approvals subject to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment System.

Following his March 2025 departure from the former Allende Bascuñán & Cía, Felipe Bascuñán has established seven-strong boutique Bascuñán & Cía, which focuses on energy & natural resources, public and regulatory law, corporate matters, dispute resolution and real estate (including agrobusiness). A 30-year veteran of the public law arena, Bascuñán's expertise covers the gamut of regulated sector matters including public bids and concessions, representation before regulatory authorities, administrative and judicial litigation, procurement processes and contractual negotiations; he also has a specialist niche in the agricultural sector. He is flanked by newly appointed partners Diego Miranda Reyes (public, regulatory, administrative and constitutional law – particularly with regard to the energy and natural resources sectors), and Joaquín Corvalán (who focuses primarily on administrative matters in relation to the electricity and water sectors, and also handles dispute resolution).

The public law practice at Bofill Mir Abogados specialises in constitutional and administrative litigation, regulatory matters and public procurement. The team frequently provides legal counsel to national and international clients across key regulated industries, including energy, mining, healthcare, telecoms and infrastructure. It also undertakes due diligence for natural resource and energy projects. In one notable recent matter, the team advised the Chilean branch of a regional airline on multiple administrative sanctions imposed by the National Migratory Service; it has also been handling the pro-bono representation of a regional social welfare foundation in a regulatory sanctioning dispute. Andrea Abascal leads the practice and brings particular expertise in life sciences and administrative law. The September 2025 hire of former Valdivia Legal patner Tomás Blake, added considerable additional depth to the practice, particularly as regards administrative law where he has a focus on litigation and public procurement, concession services and relations with state entities. A solid second line comprises associates Pablo Nogueira M and Jaime Ayala, who contribute extensive experience in constitutional litigation, regulatory compliance, environmental law and public procurement issues. Former practice director Cristián Franetovic left the firm to undertake his LLM in August 2025.

DLA Piper Chile’s regulated markets team offers comprehensive administrative and public law counsel, assisting clients in highly regulated industries such as energy, infrastructure, technology, telecoms, public health and construction. With strong public-sector experience, the team also provides strategic guidance on public procurement, regulatory compliance and administrative litigation. The practice is co-led by partners Diego Peña, who brings expertise in regulatory advice relating to large-scale project developments; and Felipe Bahamondez, who focuses on representing clients in administrative procedures and handling public-bid related matters. Moreover, the practice was significantly strengthened in April 2025 with the hire of José Tomás Correa Concha  from FerradaNehme, where he had been a partner for the last four years. Correa is a specialist in administrative and regulatory law with experience handling complex cases before high courts and administrative bodies, including the Constitutional Court and the Comptroller General. Senior associate Felipe Massardo provides key support, particularly on the team's major mandates, such as public works concessions, renewable energy developments, and large-scale public infrastructure initiatives.

Fleischmann & Román Abogados is a boutique firm specialising in public contracts, infrastructure projects and public work concessions. The firm advises clients throughout the entire lifecycle of public contracts, from negotiation and execution to dispute resolution, representing companies involved in penitentiaries, hospitals, airports, highways, desalination plants and iconic projects like the Santiago Cable Car. The team is particularly well known for its work on construction disputes and public law litigation. Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick brings leading expertise on public works contracts, advising projects and construction companies, and working on complex negotiations with the Chilean State. Associate Juan Zulic del Canto is an expert in litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on public asset concessions and regulatory disputes.

Lembeye’s public law department advises clients across industries such as energy, mining, telecommunications, media, transportation and healthcare. The department work on key cross-sectoral regulations -from environmental law, water rights, and consumer protection, to public procurement and urban planning- providing strategic legal guidance on securing permits, authorisations and concessions; it also often represents clients in administrative proceedings. Additionally, the team frequently advises on government tenders, compliance frameworks and legislative developments. With 15 years' government administration experience, practice head Guillermo de la Jara brings extensive experience advising multinational corporations, local businesses and government entities across highly regulated sectors. Key support is provided by corporate and transactional practice director María Paz Aguirre who brings extensive (commercial and civil) contractual know-how.

The eight-strong team at Prieto Abogados’ public law practice has been bolstered by several recent hires, strengthening the team’s specialist sectoral expertise. The practice regularly advises corporate clients from key sectors such as energy, telecommunications, infrastructure and water sanitation on administrative processes, regulatory compliance, permitting and litigation ( often appearing before Chile’s Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, as well as regulatory authorities). The practice is co-led by Agustín Martorell and senior associate Diego Canto. Martorell is a leading public law practitioner with extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on regulatory and administrative matters, particularly in the energy, water sanitation, and environmental sectors. An October 2024 hire, Canto has over eight years' experience in administrative and regulatory law, having previously served as a senior attorney at Chile’s Office of the Comptroller General; he brings particular expertise in economic and administrative regulations, public procurement and utilities regulation. Promoted to the partnership in January 2025, Andrea Von Chrismar specialises in industries where economic regulation intersects with competition law, and regularly represents clients before Chile’s National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), and specialised regulatory tribunals such as the Energy Experts Panel. Head of the firm's litigation practice, Fernando Samaniego has considerable experience in administrative disputes, contentious construction matters and environmental regulation.

 

Following the March 2025 departure of former name partner Felipe Bascuñán Montaner and a group of six lawyers, the former Allende Bascuñán & Cía is now known as Allende & Cía, with both the firm and the public law practice now led by Jose Alberto Allende - a ‘great advisor’ and 'magnificent lawyer' according to clients. The team advises on a range of administrative and regulatory mandates, handling litigation, sanctioning proceedings and constitutional disputes, among other matters; recent work includes aviation regulation litigation, planning disputes for mining companies, and sanctioning matters for companies operating without the correct licensing. Associate practice director Sergio Andrés Avilés is an expert in procedural law and litigation, with experience in administrative disputes, appeals, Supreme Court cases and arbitration.

Baker McKenzie Chile’s public law practice offers expertise in constitutional, administrative and human rights law. The department advises clients such as insurance brokers and pension fund managers from across a broad range of highly-regulated sectors, including healthcare, insurance, infrastructure and construction. The team frequently carries out work on investment protection, public procurement and concessions; it also has experience representing clients in contentious matters, often involving pension funds, healthcare litigation and consumer law disputes. With some 20 years experience in public law and litigation, Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés is head of the firm’s dispute resolution in practice Chile and for Latin America a a whole. He is assisted by associate Felipe Soza, who is developing a specialisation in public works concession agreements, along with broader expertise in constitutional litigation and administrative sanctioning procedures.

Colombara Estrategia Legal is a boutique firm specialising in high-profile national and international litigation. The team handles complex cases in criminal, corporate, civil, public and human rights law, and has particular expertise in administrative disputes, compliance matters and state liability cases. Recent matters include representing and defending Chilean educational institutes, scientific consulting foundations and domestic sports clubs, as well as advising technology companies on human rights concerns. Founding partner Ciro Colombara brings over twenty-five years' experience in litigation, representing clients before the Inter-American Court and Chilean tribunals. Fellow partner Aldo Díaz is an expert in civil, commercial, and public law, and has over fifteen years' experience handling complex litigation, arbitration, and administrative disputes both in Chile and internationally.

Cubillos Soza Abogados advises on urban planning, territorial regulation, and strategic project development, focusing on navigating public law and administrative procedures across various government agencies. The firm advises clients on obtaining permits and authorisations, the analysis of regulatory frameworks, and participating in regulatory planning processes at communal and intercommunal levels. It also represents clients in disputes involving urban planning changes and administrative actions. Notable recent matters include the firm’s successful defence of the validity of permits for the Izarra de Lo Aguirre project, safeguarding its development and legal certainty. Name partner Gonzalo Cubillos Prieto brings over 30 years of experience in environmental and urban regulation, including roles in the National Environmental Commission. Otman Soza Poquet leads on urban and regulatory matters, and has significant experience in public administrative matters, particularly as regards the Ministry of Housing. Associate director of the environmental practice, Isaac Vidal Tapia combines environmental and urban advisory work, as well as hnadling the coordination of legal strategies for land use and sustainable project development.

Dentons has expanded its public law practice, focusing on litigation involving public procurement, administrative sanctions and public works concessions. The team represents clients in judicial and administrative disputes, including actions against state authorities and competitors in flawed tender processes. Notable matters include advising Intervial on the North Access to Concepción tender and representing Magotteaux in a constitutional action before the Santiago Court of Appeals concerning anti-dumping measures. The team has also acted for concessionaires like Vespucio Norte Express and Ruta del Algarrobo in disputes under the public works concessions law. Santiago Ried leads on high-profile public litigation mandates involving procurement, antitrust, and administrative matters. Marcelo Alarcón co-leads the dispute resolution team and brings experience in public law, infrastructure and arbitration. Ignacio Vargas heads the projects and infrastructure area, and has expertise in administrative contractual disputes, public entity litigation, and arbitration under public concessions law.

Sharply focused on public, administrative, and regulatory law (with a particular emphasis on permitting processes, urban planning, and litigation), González & Guzmán Abogados maintains a presence in Antofagasta and Valparaíso as well as Santiago. Assisting clients across industries such as energy, mining, real estate and green hydrogen with obtaining permits, conducting due diligence and challenging administrative acts, the team advises on project development, regulatory compliance and the defence of clients before administrative bodies and courts. The work reflects both the team members strong public-sector backgrounds and regional presence, allowing the group to address regulatory uncertainty and permitting complexities from a strategic legal standpoint. Founding partners Sergio Guzmán and Carolina Matthei lead the litigation team, bringing experience in sanctioning and environmental procedures; while fellow name partner Juan Pablo González contributes expertise in public land and project regulation, particularly in the Antofagasta region. Francisco González offers a multidisciplinary view combining public and civil law, with particular expertise on investment regulation.

Following the June 2025 departure of name partner José Miguel Valdivia, to dedicate himself to both the academy and his role at the Supreme Court, the former Valdivia Legal has rebranded as Sánchez Legal; it remains a specialist public law firm focused on regulatory, constitutional and administrative matters. The team’s expertise includes constitutional litigation, permitting, concessions, public procurement, and disputes involving state-owned enterprises. Clients are typically from regulated sectors including mining, energy, and utilities. Recent significant cases for the firm include the recent filing of a constitutional challenge against four Chilean state entities, including Codelco, concerning its activities in the lithium mining sector. The team also notably defended Transelec in a nationwide class action related to power disruptions. Managing partner Juan Francisco Sánchez has a strong focus on litigation, frequently advising business facing regulatory issues around administrative law, public law disputes, and urban planning; his recent matters include the above mentioned lithium-sector case. Promoted to the partnership in mid-2023, Tomás Izquierdo provides further depth across public, regulatory and administrative law; but administrative litigation and regulatory disputes specialist José Tomás Blake also left during the firm’s mid-year reorganisation,

Sarmiento, Walker & García Abogados focuses its public law practice on constitutional, administrative, and regulatory matters, offering advisory and litigation services across various sectors. The firm represents clients including public institutions, companies, trade associations, and political organisations, and has a particular emphasis on gender, diversity and human rights issues. The team handles matters including legislative processes, legal opinions, and representation in strategic litigation, along with regulatory work across the health, urban planning, and public service sectors; it also demonstrates a strong commitment to social issues and legal reform. Founding partners Claudia Sarmiento and Elisa Walker bring experience from roles in the Ministry of the Presidency and the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality, with a focus on constitutional reform, legal design, and gender policy. A partner since 2020, William García specialises in economic regulation and institutional design, with previous experience leading the Legal-Legislative Division of the Ministry of the Presidency and advising at the Constitutional Court. Sebastián Winter provides key associate support.

Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr advises clients on a wide range of public law matters, including navigating regulatory frameworks, managing relationships with government authorities, securing permits, and ensuring compliance in sectors such as energy, waste management, construction and agriculture. The team also supports all phases of project development, offering legal counsel on risk analysis, public procurement, and environmental and indigenous community impact assessments. Ignacio Urrutia brings significant experience in environmental and energy regulation to the group, having worked for Chile’s former environmental authority; he frequently advises clients on regulatory strategy and compliance. Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes co-heads the department and has extensive litigation experience before courts and administrative agencies, particularly in construction-related disputes. Juan Pablo Morales complements the team with his broad dispute resolution practice and arbitration work at Santiago’s chamber of commerce.

Zúñiga Campos Abogados' regulated markets and public law department is focused on constitutional litigation, free competition, and administrative law. The team's lawyers regularly appear before the Constitutional Court, Court for the Defense of Free Competition, and other specialised tribunals. The team also delivers high-level advisory services on regulatory matters, legislative reforms, and legal opinions. Notable recent matters include successfully defending a client in the legality of a $226m public tender award for Chile’s new identification system, resulting in the dismissal of an administrative appeal filed by competing bidders, and obtaining a favourable Supreme Court ruling recognising the Chilean nationality of a minor, based on descent from a maternal grandmother born abroad to a Chilean diplomat on active duty. Founded by partner Francisco Zúñiga a former Constitutional Court member with an extensive public service background, other key lawyers include associates Enza Alvarado and Leonardo Cofré, who add further strength in regulated markets and public litigation.