Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
The Public Law practice area serves a wide range of clients both public and private sector, advising them and giving support in transactional and regulatory issues as in contentious and judicial matters related to Public Law and regulatory matters in general.
Our department advises clients directly and also supports other practice areas of the Firm, as might be required in addressing Public Law related aspects arising in connection with advice given from other specialty areas.
Thus, due to its vast experience, the fim´s Public Law area has been recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in its practice area, standing out in counseling in different areas, such as:
- Constitutional Law (constitutional actions and control of constitutionality);
- Administrative Law (special administrative proceeding and before the administrative jurisdiction);
- Public Procurement (pre contractual or during the bidding process and contractual);
- Administrative Complaints (administrative sanctions and fines);
- Advice on preparation of Bills, regulatory frameworks and other policy instruments.
The area also provides regulatory support on various Public Law related issues, such as:
- Customs Law
- Water Law
- Environmental Law
- Concessions Law
- Electricity Law
- Maritime Law
- Sanitary Law
- Telecommunications Law
- Public/Governmental Enterprises
- Infrastructure and Projects
- Urbanism
Chambers Review
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a renowned regional powerhouse with a dynamic Chilean public law offering. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by sectors including real estate, healthcare, energy and natural resources. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's lawyers are also well equipped to assist with administrative and constitutional proceedings, public procurement and the drafting of reports on regulatory matters. The law firm has added Elecnorto its client roster.
Work Highlights
- Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uríaadvised Ventisqueros on legal action against the Undersecretary of the Armed Forces in relation to a declaration of an expiration of a concession for installing a salmon farm in Chiloé.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría always provides us with very rigorous analysis and deep search for details. They are very fast and customer focused."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría always provides us with very rigorous analysis and deep search for details. They are very fast and customer focused."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department José Luis Lara is endorsed by market commentators for his public law expertise. He offers clients a wealth of experience in administrative and judicial proceedings in relation to public law issues in Chile as well as regulatory matters and public procurement processes.
"José Luis has solid knowledge and a deep understands of client's needs and priorities."