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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 real estate. The team offers expertise that includes criminal investigations into fraud, as well as embezzlement and disloyal administration.
Strengths
Bascuñán Barra Awad Contreras Schürmann is experienced and knowledgeable in both civil and criminal litigation, combining innovative strategies with pragmatic approaches to achieve successful results.
From the very first meeting, I felt fully supported by the first-rate professionalism of BACS. They addressed every concern I had as a client in detail, instilling confidence throughout the process.
Notable practitioners
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 is an expert in economic criminal law, with a deep understanding of the field. His knowledge allows him to offer a market-oriented perspective that is both enriching and insightful.
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 shows a high level of preparation and professionalism. He is always available, closely involved in every aspect of the case, and gives me great peace of mind.
Up-and-coming partner Esteban Barra co-leads Bascuñán Barra Awad Contreras Schürmann's civil and commercial dispute practice in Chile. Interviewees note his particular expertise in health-related matters.
Esteban Barra is always willing to listen to any concerns or complications that may arise. He also remains very calm when considering solutions.
Up-and-coming partner José Pedro Silva Santa Cruz breaks into the rankings this year as he is lauded by clients for his active role handling white-collar crime cases in Chile, including representing clients in investigations into misappropriation and fraud.
José Pedro Silva Santa Cruz has deep knowledge of criminal law and sound legal judgement for handling complex issues. He is also close and communicative.