Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
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Provided by FerradaNehme
Public Law is today one of the structural axes of legal work. It is difficult to conceive business activities that are not directly or indirectly related to the public sector.
Our services are composed by integrating multiple criteria of Administrative Law, Economic Regulation and Litigation to diverse legal fields (such as environment, urban planning, financial markets and public control, among others). In this context, this area incorporates public-private criteria that allows a better understanding of the legal issues, and that closely dialogues with other legal and non-legal disciplines.
The practice of this area has had an intense and relevant work regarding the analysis and evaluation of the reforms that are intended to be incorporated in our country as a consequence of the ongoing constitutional process and the possible institutional changes that it would entail.
We rely upon some of the best and most experienced lawyers in matters concerning Administrative, Constitutional, Municipal and Public Law in general. The area is led by our renowned partner, professor Luis Cordero and co-headed by Josefina Court and Jose Tomas Correa.
Our work includes areas as diverse as writing legal reports and expert opinions, litigating before High Courts of Justice and the Constitutional Court, representing our clients before government authorities and collaborating in the drafting of new institutions.
Chambers Review
FerradaNehme has a well-established team in Santiago, frequently instructed by public and private entities on regulatory matters, including concession issues, sanctions and permits. FerradaNehme's lawyers are highly experienced in advising on constitutional and administrative proceedings, including appeals. They are particularly active in matters related to mining, construction and environmental issues. Eurocorp Dos and Guacolda Energía are the law firm's new client wins.
Work Highlights
- FerradaNehme's public law team advised Codelco in audits processes carried out by the General Comptroller of the Republic and in revision of administrative contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"FerradaNehme has a well-established and knowledgeable team. They are very attentive to the requirements and are very involved. The answers they provide are profound, high-level and fast."
"FerradaNehme has a well-established and knowledgeable team. They are very attentive to the requirements and are very involved. The answers they provide are profound, high-level and fast."
Notable Practitioners
Santiago-based partner Josefina Court Spikin has a fantastic grounding in the public law ambit in Chile. She routinely advises clients on regulatory matters and public contracts.
"Josefina Court Spikin provides excellent service with fast, timely and sophisticated attention to detail."
Up-and-coming partner José Tomás Correa Concha receives strong market endorsement for his experience in the public law arena in Chile.
"José Tomás Correa Concha is hard working, dedicated and very rigorous."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Chile
Members
Provided by FerradaNehme
Fernanda Skewes
Joaquín Carbone
José Tomás Correa
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by FerradaNehme
AES Andes
AFP Cuprum
Banco Estado
Codelco
Comercial Itahue
Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado
Essbio
Interchile
Mining Council of Chile
National Department of State Border and Boundaries
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
San Antonio Port Company
Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación
Socovesa
Zoccalo Project
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Banks
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Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Infrastructure Concession
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pension Funds
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