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Public Law | Latin America

Chile

Public Law focuses on the relationship between individuals or private entities and central and local government and other public or regulatory bodies, which for the purpose of the Latin America guide covers constitutional and administrative law matters such as, contentious and non-contentious proceedings, judicial reviews, litigation before constitutional courts, advice on the powers and administrative functions of the government. It also includes matters relating to public procurement, as well as regulatory advice excluding regulatory work related to specific practice areas already considered in a particular jurisdiction: Competition, Energy & Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Life Sciences, Tax, TMT, Intellectual Property, among others.

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Band 1

  1. Estudio Fermandois
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    Estudio Fermandois
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Estudio Fermandois is a market-leading public law boutique with a particular specialism in constitutional law proceedings in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by clients from a range of sectors including energy, banking and finance, and telecommunications. Estudio Fermandois' lawyers are highly experienced in representing clients before the Constitutional Court and Court of Appeals, as well as in advising on the potential impact of new legislation and regulatory changes. One of the law firm's new client wins includes Experian.
  2. Guerrero Olivos
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    Guerrero Olivos
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Guerrero Olivos houses a highly regarded practice that provides public law expertise to international and domestic clients from sectors including mining, TMT, banking and finance in Chile. Guerrero Olivos' lawyers are also well equipped to assist on regulatory matters, negotiations with public bodies and contentious-administrative proceedings. The department's new client wins include Esval.
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Band 2

  1. FerradaNehme
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    FerradaNehme
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    FerradaNehme has a well-established team in Santiago, frequently instructed by public and private entities on regulatory matters, including concession issues, sanctions and permits. FerradaNehme's lawyers are highly experienced in advising on constitutional and administrative proceedings, including appeals. They are particularly active in matters related to mining, construction and environmental issues. Eurocorp Dos and Guacolda Energía are the law firm's new client wins.
  2. MOMAG Abogados
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    MOMAG Abogados
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    MOMAG Abogados is a respected public law boutique with well-established expertise pertaining to constitutional and administrative proceedings in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team provides legal opinions and regulatory advice to public and private entities on matters including contracts, corporate governance and conflicts of interest. MOMAG Abogados has recently added Ultravision as new client.
  3. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
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    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a renowned regional powerhouse with a dynamic Chilean public law offering. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by sectors including real estate, healthcare, energy and natural resources. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's lawyers are also well equipped to assist with administrative and constitutional proceedings, public procurement and the drafting of reports on regulatory matters. The law firm has added Elecnorto its client roster.
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Band 3

  1. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
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    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is a full-service law firm with a noted public law practice that advises clients on a range of public and administrative mandates in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is regularly instructed by healthcare, energy and construction clients, and is well equipped to assist with concessions, sanctioning proceedings and litigation matters.
  2. Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil
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    Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Barros Silva Varela & Vigil Abogados boasts noted strength in handling contentious matters related to public law, including constitutional and administrative litigation proceedings. The Santiago-based public law team is also frequently instructed by clients from the energy and environment spheres to advise on bidding processes, public procurement and regulatory matters. The law firm has recently added Sociedad Lago Escondido Huilipilún and Pangal to its raft of clients.
  3. Carey
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    Carey
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Carey boasts a well-respected team that provides expertise in a range of public law matters, and which is supported by the firm's expansive full-service offering. The legal team handles constitutional and administrative proceedings, and represents private companies seeking to reverse regulatory decisions and in negotiations with public bodies. The law firm retains a clientele from sectors spanning TMT, mining and finance. Carey's new client wins include Scotiabank.
  4. Garrigues
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    Garrigues
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Garrigues houses a dynamic public law department in Santiago that advises both domestic and international clients on a range of public law matters in Chile. The team boasts notable strength in public procurement processes and negotiations of concessions contracts. It is also well positioned to handle contentious public law matters related to projects.