Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Team of experts with broad experience in high-complexity regulatory matters. They provide comprehensive assistance on regulatory, administrative, and public law issues.
They represent clients from both the private and public sectors, across diverse industries, including regulated and non-regulated entities, in straightforward regulatory processes and transactional matters such as M&A, energy projects, banking and finance, mining, transport, sanitary, TMT, pharmaceutical, real estate, port and customs, among others.
Their services include assisting clients in their interactions with the Chilean government, regulatory entities, and audit bodies, in public procurement, projects and concessions, and in the structuring and implementation of strategies and compliance programs to prevent law infringements, ensuring safe and profitable business and project development in Chile. Additionally, the team has a strong background in representing clients before various authorities and courts during complex enforcement proceedings, special administrative claims, sanctions, and fines, among other issues.
The scope of their services include:
- Relationship with the Authorities in Chile
- Public Litigation
- Public Procurement
- Administrative Authorizations/Permits|
- Regulatory Strategies
- Administrative Claims
Chambers Review
Guerrero Olivos houses a highly regarded practice that provides public law expertise to international and domestic clients from sectors including mining, TMT, banking and finance in Chile. Guerrero Olivos' lawyers are also well equipped to assist on regulatory matters, negotiations with public bodies and contentious-administrative proceedings. The department's new client wins include Esval.
Work Highlights
- Guerrero Olivos advised Constructora Mena Ovalle with an analysis of the regulatory terms and conditions of contracts related to its construction of Villa Panamericana. This included advise on matters concerning public compliance and audits of public funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Guerrero Olivos has a great team of lawyers with extensive experience. They have a high capacity to provide advice on complex issues."
"Guerrero Olivos has a thorough understanding of administrative law issues, which translates into a comprehensive and detailed work."
"Guerrero Olivos has a great team of lawyers with extensive experience. They have a high capacity to provide advice on complex issues."
"Guerrero Olivos has a thorough understanding of administrative law issues, which translates into a comprehensive and detailed work."
Notable Practitioners
Well-regarded partner Eduardo Cordero enjoys a longstanding presence within the Chilean public law market and related academic sphere. He is often sought out by clients to assist on a range of matters spanning from regulatory and public procurement advisory to representation in administrative proceedings.
"Without a doubt, Eduardo Cordero is an all-round professional. He is serious, responsible, empathetic, and approachable."
"Eduardo Cordero makes an indispensable contribution to advising and guiding our business, especially in complex matters."
José Gabriel Undurraga is appreciated by Chilean market onlookers for his strong commercial awareness when advising on public law mandates. His skills include regulatory advisory and public law litigation.
"José Gabriel Undurraga demonstrates strong willingness, knowledge and security at all times. He's a great professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
Guerrero Olivos
Chile
Members
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Head of Department
Javiera González
Head of Department
María Begoña Albornoz
Roberto Burgos
Rosa Fernanda Gómez
Santiago Bustos
Sofía Cisterna
Industries
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Aquaculture
Banking
Casinos
Energy
Financial
Mining
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Technology
Technology
Technology
Technology
Telecoms