Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

López Escobar Del Río Leiva is a top-tier disputes boutique in the vanguard of white-collar crime mandates in Chile. The team has remarkable experience acting on behalf of companies and individuals in financial crime investigations and proceedings, focusing on allegations of bribery, embezzlement and tax fraud. The practice is regularly instructed by corporates from a wide array of industries, including financial services, mining and real estate.

"López Escobar Del Río Leiva combines an exceptional intelligence, breadth and depth of knowledge with painstaking dedication to work and ethically irreproachable behaviour."

"The lawyers at López Escobar Del Río Leiva have full command of the technical issues, are strong in strategy and have a good reputation among prosecutors. They also demonstrates a good understanding of financial, accounting and related matters that are relevant to the case."

Prominent partner Julián López has forged a formidable reputation as one of Chile's leading practitioners in the white-collar crime sphere. He is regularly retained by a range of local and international clients for his expertise in high-profile contentious criminal mandates. "I would recommend Julián López, who is an excellent lawyer and has experience and a proven track record in high-profile cases." "Julián is a market leader in white-collar crime matters and has hands-on involvement in cases."

José Ignacio Escobar maintains a well-regarded practice which regularly sees him representing individuals and corporates in criminal trials and investigations in Chile. He offers specialised advice in economic crimes involving tax evasion and fraud offences. "José Ignacio Escobar fully handles and understands complex public finances issues associated with the case. He provides special accompaniment and support to his clients through difficult times."