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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Chile
What the Team is Known For
Bascuñán Barra Awad Contreras Schürmann houses a strong dispute resolution team that has solid experience in white-collar crime cases in Chile and is regularly retained by key clients from a range of industries including banking and finance, mining and engineering. The team offers expertise that includes criminal investigations into fraud, as well as embezzlement and disloyal administration.
Strengths
Bascuñán Barra Awad Contreras Schürmann is a leading national firm for criminal matters. They have outstanding lawyers who have assisted us with complex cases with very good results.
The firms' criminal law and white-collar crime team is highly knowledgeable and up to date with the latest developments in the field. Additionally, they provide us with creative and useful advice.
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Marcos Contreras Enos is lauded for his adept handling of white-collar crime matters pertaining to criminal fraud, embezzlement, tax crimes and cybercrimes in Chile.
Marcos is an excellent adviser who understands how we work and our priorities. You can tell he enjoys the challenge of solving complex and sophisticated questions.
Miguel Schürmann Opazo offers clients a wealth of experience in contentious matters, including specialised expertise in white-collar crime defence such as fraud, bribery and misappropriation.
Miguel Schürmann Opazo is a highly experienced lawyer. He is a tremendous problem solver and very skilled at outlining effective strategies and handling all aspects of our cases.
Co-head of department Alejandro Awad receives extensive client praise for his representation in financial crime matters including embezzlement, criminal fraud and disloyal administration.
Alejandro Awad stands out for his creativity in the search for solutions and prompt responses, as well as the certainty in his analyses and his exceptional courage facing complex situations.