Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
Email address
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(562) 24846400About
Provided by Contreras Velozo
Contreras Velozo serves clients in all aspects of competition law, including merger control, cartels, abuse of dominance, follow-on damage litigation, non-contentious proceedings and compliance. The firm holds notable experience in regulated network industries, as it permanently advices corporations and governmental bodies active in markets such as telecommunications, energy, gas, transport, banking and public infrastructure.
Chambers Review
Contreras Velozo is a well-established Santiago-based competition boutique with longstanding experience advising private companies and public sector entities on antitrust matters. The law firm is well equipped to advise on matters related to abuse of dominant position, bid rigging and cartels. Contreras Velozo is adept at handling mandates concerning highly regulated markets, including telecommunications, media, food and beverages, and healthcare. It continues to expand its presence in the Chilean market with the addition of DYGA to its client roster.
Work Highlights
- Contreras Velozo represented Eukor in a class action lawsuit before the Competition Court filed against the company, seeking compensation for damages allegedly suffered by consumers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The advice and strategy designed by Contreras Velozo have been fundamental to obtaining good results. The team has great experience and knowledge in competition issues."
"The advice and strategy designed by Contreras Velozo have been fundamental to obtaining good results. The team has great experience and knowledge in competition issues."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and co-head of department Javier Velozo enjoys a solid reputation in the Chilean competition sphere for his strong track record assisting clients with claims of anti-competitive behaviour and FNE market investigations.
"Javier Velozo is an expert lawyer in free competition matters with a remarkable business vision."
Pablo Pardo co-heads the department and assists an array of clients with FNE cartel investigations, antitrust claims, and non-contentious proceedings before the Chilean competition authorities.
"Pablo Pardo is a serious and committed lawyer with solid knowledge in the competition sphere."