Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados
The Firm was founded in 1981, aimed at providing a personalized, direct yet specialized legal service, -as a boutique law firm-, to companies and people who have to face financial crisis, either at their corporation or as individuals, and therefore overcome these difficulties within a secure, confidential and promptness framework which allows them to turn their crisis into development opportunities.
Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados has a well gained nationwide prestige which places them on top of law firms that specialize in bankruptcy, settlements and financial restructuring in Chile. This positioning derives from its performance in the most important financial crisis of several companies in the country.
The firm represents clients in all aspects of Insolvency and crisis. Has been recognized & specialized on national and international related matters like Financial Restructuring Processes, Legal Reorganization Agreements and among others like Liquidation Proceedings or Programmed Pre- Bankruptcy Management.
In the matter of Reorganization Agreements, the Firm has represented debtor companies as La Polar (reorganized liabilities of US1,000 million), Caja de Compensación (US660 million), Enjoy (US450 million, in process), Subus Chile (US180 million), Astaldi (US130 million) and Isapre Mas Vida (US120 million), among others, also represented creditors in Reorganization processes like CORFO, General Motors, CMPC, and Mercedes-Benz.
Chambers Review
Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados is a pre-eminent bankruptcy and restructuring boutique that boasts longstanding expertise in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently consulted by public and private entities from sectors including construction and retail. The firm's lawyers are renowned for their experience advising debtors on restructuring processes, insolvency and negotiations with creditors. They are also adept at advising on related regulatory matters. The law firm's new client wins include Microplay and Constructora M3.
Work Highlights
- Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados represented Papa John's Chile in its judicial reorganisation proceeding and negotiation with creditors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados' experience, negotiation skills and knowledge of different subjects were key to solving the most complex moments of the process."
"I highlight the professionalism of Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados. Everything is exhaustively analysed, and they immerse themselves and empathise with each client, depending on their needs."
"Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados' experience, negotiation skills and knowledge of different subjects were key to solving the most complex moments of the process."
"I highlight the professionalism of Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados. Everything is exhaustively analysed, and they immerse themselves and empathise with each client, depending on their needs."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Nelson Contador is widely recognised by market commentators and clients alike as a top choice for restructuring and special situations in Chile. He maintains a destination practice advising and representing debtors on high-level bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings for major clients.
"Nelson brings all the leadership that a team needs to meet its goals. He knows his trade very well and gives peace of mind to both his team and the clients."
"Nelson Contador demonstrated strong and charismatic leadership and commitment to our case, which was combined with his great experience and professional prestige."
"Nelson Contador is the best lawyer in Chile in matters of insolvency and restructuring."
Partner Ignacia Contador is recognised for her capabilities in bankruptcy proceedings in Chile. She primarily advises debtor-side clients on restructuring and insolvency matters.
"Maria Ignacia Contador has great capacity for analysis and knowledge of legal and commercial issues associated with restructuring and bankruptcy."
Partner Maria Jose Contador receives endorsement for her involvement in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings in Chile. She is adept at acting for debtor-side clients on debt restructuring and insolvency matters.
"Maria Jose Contador has extensive experience in the field and thorough knowledge of the bankruptcy and restructuring area. She is excellent, and it's a pleasure to work in a team led by her."
Associate-to-watch Iván Caldery is praised by market commentators and clients as a key associate at the firm for his adept handling of bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
"Iván Caldery's patience in negotiations and ability to find agreements are praiseworthy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados
Daniel Gatica
Ivan Caldery
Juan Pablo Contador
María Ignacia Contador
María José Contador
Clients
Provided by Nelson Contador & Compañía Abogados
ACEROS CHILE
ASTALDI SUCURSAL CHILE
BOLSA DE PRODUCTO DE SANTIAGO
CAJA DE COMPENSACIÓN LA ARAUCANA
CANADIENNE
CENTRAL HIDROELECTRICA CHANLEUFU S.A.
COMERCIAL CHACAO
CONSORCIO CONSTRUCTOR LÍNEA 3 LTDA.
CONSTRUCTORA POLONESA LIMITADA
CORFO
DMED S.A.
EMPRESAS LA POLAR S.A.
ENJOY S.A.
FAUNA PRODUCCIONES
FERNANDEZ WOOD CONSTRUCTORA S.A.
GRANELES DEL SUR
IMPLEMENTA COMUNICACIÓN Y PRODUCCIONES S.A.
ISAPRE MASVIDA S.A.
LABORATORIO ARENSBURG
MAX SERVICE SEGURIDAD INDUSTRIAL S.A.
MINERA TRES VALLES
MODELLA GROUP
PESCANOVA
SIAL RENT A CAR
SU BUS CHILE S.A.
TANNER SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS S.A.
TRIAL
URCELAY HERMANOS LTDA.
VELARDE HERMANOS S.A.
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BANKING
CONSTRUCTION
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DENTAL SERVICES
FOOTWEAR
GAMBLING / HOTELS
HEALTH SOURCE
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INVESTMENTS
IT
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