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Carey

Compliance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

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Carey represents foreign and local companies on corporate compliance regarding anti-corruption and criminal liability of legal entities. The team addresses corporate governance requirements and advises on policies, programs, preventive models, due diligence, contractual clauses and internal investigations, all in accordance with local legislation and standards, as well as with certain foreign laws and regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.

The firm assists clients with the design, review and implementation of codes of conduct and compliance programs, including training in all matters relating to control and prevention of violations to Law No. 20,393 on criminal liability of legal entities.

The team performs compliance due diligence analyses of companies, assets, distributors, advisors and third parties. It also drafts and negotiates compliance and anti-corruption clauses and contractual controls, and it plans, supervises and conducts internal investigations in matters related to compliance.

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Compliance - Chile

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Carey is a heavyweight firm that has earned ample market praise for its extensive work in compliance in Chile. Its Santiago-based team is frequently retained to assist clients with the implementation, diagnosis and update of crime prevention programs. The department is well placed to provide analysis on risk prevention services for their clients. The firm's client roster includes clients in different sectors such as energy, oil and gas, telecommunication and retail.

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Work Highlights

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  • Carey assisted Banco de Chile with the review and update of its crime prevention model.

Strengths

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  • Carey's team is extremely detail-oriented and technical. The lawyers have extensive experience in compliance issues and a strong understanding of local legislation.

    Compliance respondentLatin America

  • Carey's team has in-depth technical knowledge and a clear vision of how to adapt that knowledge to the customer's needs.

    Compliance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Guillermo Acuña
    Guillermo Acuña

    Guillermo Acuña

    Outstanding partner Guillermo Acuña is widely acclaimed for his deep knowledge and expertise in compliance issues in Chile. He is sought out to design and update crime prevention models.

    • Guillermo Acuña has provided an exceptional service, demonstrating a deep knowledge of compliance issues. His ability to explain topics in a simple and clear way is remarkable.

      Compliance respondentLatin America
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  • Matías Gatica
    Matías Gatica

    Matías Gatica

    Associate-to-watch Matías Gatica enters the rankings following strong support from clients for his compliance practice in Chile.

    • Matías Gatica stands out for his detailed and thorough work. He is an excellent professional with a strong understanding of the market.

      Compliance respondentLatin America
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