Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
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Provided by Balmaceda, Cox y Piña Abogados
The firm has specialized in high-complexity litigation, defense against accusations of economic crimes, tax crimes, crimes by public officials, adversarial administrative cases, and civil litigation. In this context, the Litigation Department complements and synergizes with the Compliance Department, which strategically focuses on the development and implementation of crime prevention strategies for companies and institutions under Law No. 20,393 on the Criminal Liability of Legal Entities and, currently, under the new Law No. 21,595 on Economic Crimes, which entered into force in Chile in August 2023. BCP Abogados provides corporate and individual representation in criminal law matters, acting as either plaintiff or defense attorneys. The team has extensive experience in investigations, complex litigation, and negotiation in intricate cases linked to various sectors. For example, business crimes, environmental crimes, and public health offenses, among others.
Regarding international litigation, BCP Abogados is the only Chilean firm that has litigated before the International Criminal Court and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, defending cases related to human rights and crimes against humanity.
Chambers Review
Balmaceda, Cox y Piña Abogados is a dynamic dispute resolution boutique that fields a notable white-collar crime practice. The team is skilled in representing clients in criminal proceedings involving fraud and disloyal corporate administration. The department frequently advises clients from the Chilean public sector, as well as from the retail, insurance and financial services industries.
Work Highlights
- Balmaceda, Cox y Piña Abogados' team represented two executives of a subsidiary of El Mercurio against alleged procedural fraud and false testimony in trial.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Balmaceda, Cox y Piña Abogados' team is highly skilled at handling complex cases. They have extensive experience in criminal proceedings, and provide excellent service and timely responses."
"Balmaceda, Cox y Piña Abogados' team is highly skilled at handling complex cases. They have extensive experience in criminal proceedings, and provide excellent service and timely responses."
Notable Practitioners
Francisco Cox Vial is proficient at representing clients in white-collar crime mandates in Chile. He is often sought out to handle investigations into fraud and bribery.
"Francisco Cox Vial is highly active in criminal matters in Chile. He is a very good lawyer."
Juan Ignacio Piña Rochefort is a Santiago-based partner who is noted for assisting clients with a wide array of white-collar crime mandates. He often advises clients on investigations concerning financial fraud.
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