Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Chile
What the Team is Known For
Ortiz & Cía is a dynamic dispute resolution boutique with a strong focus on white-collar criminal matters and related civil litigation. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by major domestic and international clients from the mining, energy and financial services industries. The lawyers are well versed in handling economic crimes, including fraud, misappropriation and disloyal corporate administration, as well as environmental offenses.
Strengths
Ortiz & Cía has a team of criminal lawyers with solid experience and strong professional backgrounds. Their service is high quality, offering great guidance and empathy toward clients.
Work Highlights
Ortiz & Cía represented six ENAP employees in connection with allegations of environmental crimes related to the alleged negligent handling of Iranian Heavy crude oil.
Notable practitioners
Cristián Muga Aitken is creative and dedicated to finding solutions in highly complex trials. He offers specialised knowledge.
Leonardo Battaglia Castro regularly assists clients with white-collar mandates concerning financial crime, including disloyal administration and fraud. His practice mainly covers white-collar defence work in Chile.
Leonardo Battaglia Castro is an excellent professional, who stands out for his ingenuity and strategic vision.
Rodrigo Ávila enters the rankings this year after receiving praise for his active relevance in Chile's white-collar crime field, including assisting clients with investigations into misappropriation and fraud.
Rodrigo Ávila has deep legal knowledge and focuses on complex litigation.