Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Chile
9 years ranked
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Nelson Contador
Latin America 2027
Ranked in 1 practice area
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About
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Latin America
Career
Attorney, Universidad de Chile
With over 40 years of experience in Insolvency Procedures.
Academic Roles:
• Full Professor of Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law, Universidad de Chile
• Academic Coordinator for postgraduate courses at the Faculty of Law, Universidad de Chile
• Postgraduate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Chile
Contributions and Publications:
• Member of the Working Group that prepared the project for the current Reorganization and Liquidation Law for Companies and Individuals
• Co-author of the book Procedimientos Concursales, published by Thomson Reuters in 2015
Recognitions:
• Recognized by international magazine Chambers and Partners (2019-2020-2021, 2022, 2023) as the best lawyer and law firm in Financial Restructuring and Insolvency in Chile, among various other accolades
Professional Experience:
• Former Chief Attorney of the National Bankruptcy Trustee and Bankruptcy Trustee of the Metropolitan Region
• Former Chief Attorney of the Criminal Department of the National Bankruptcy Prosecutor’s Office
• Former General Counsel of TELEFONICA CHILE (Movistar)
Chambers Review
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Chile
Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
Star individual Nelson Contador is widely recognised by market commentators and clients alike as a top choice for restructuring and special situations in Chile. He maintains a destination practice advising and representing debtors on high-level bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings for major clients.
Strengths
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Nelson Contador offers guidance, a global perspective and knows where to focus his efforts. He is fully committed to seeing projects through to completion.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Latin AmericaNelson Contador quickly understands our position and represents our interests with confidence and conviction. His deep expertise, sound judgement, and authoritative approach inspire confidence, while his personable manner makes him a pleasure to work with.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Latin AmericaWithout a doubt, Nelson Contador is the best insolvency and restructuring lawyer in Chile. His deep expertise in commercial law, combined with his academic credentials and extensive understanding of economic matters, has earned him an outstanding reputation in the market. He consistently demonstrates exceptional judgement, technical excellence, and commercial awareness in the most complex matters.
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