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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Chile

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Bascuñán Barra Awad Contreras Schürmann acted as counsel for Rodrigo Topelberg in criminal proceedings concerning alleged fraudulent financing, stock market manipulation and bribery involving Factop and STF Capital.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Awad
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Alejandro Awad
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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.

Marcos Contreras Enos
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Marcos Contreras Enos
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Co-head of department Marcos Contreras Enos is lauded for his adept handling of white-collar crime matters pertaining to criminal fraud, embezzlement and tax crimes in Chile.

Marcos Contreras Enos has a thorough understanding of the law and demonstrates strong skills with impact across multiple areas, not only in economic criminal law but also in regulatory law.

Miguel Schürmann Opazo
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Miguel Schürmann Opazo
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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.

Esteban Barra
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Esteban Barra
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Up and Coming

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.

José Pedro Silva Santa Cruz
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José Pedro Silva Santa Cruz
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Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Esteban Barra
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Esteban Barra
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Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Alejandro Awad
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Alejandro Awad
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Band 3
Marcos Contreras Enos
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Marcos Contreras Enos
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Band 3
Miguel Schürmann Opazo
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Miguel Schürmann Opazo
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Band 3
José Pedro Silva Santa Cruz
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José Pedro Silva Santa Cruz
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Up and Coming

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