The 11-strong consumer and advertising law department at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos advises companies such as Ripley, Mercado Libre, Levi’s, H&M and Forever 21 on an ongoing basis regarding consumer law. The team also regularly acts for large Chilean advertisers such as Coca-Cola and Soprole. The group is highly active in class action litigation, in addition to assisting with web sale-related terms and conditions, collective mediation procedures with the Chilean National Consumer Service, and product information, labelling and pricing regulations. The practice of technology, privacy and media team head Rodrigo Lavados covers advertising and consumer protection work, while litigation and arbitration specialist José Ignacio Azar was elevated to director in January 2023. Senior associate Gabriel Pensa advises on advertising ethics and consumer protection matters.

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Key clients

  • Ripley
  • Levi’s
  • H&M
  • Forever 21
  • Ferrero
  • Google
  • Arauco
  • Banco Bice
  • Medtronic
  • Canal 13
  • NFL
  • Kellogg's
  • The Coca – Cola Company
  • Soprole
  • Mercado Libre

Work highlights

  • Advising H&M on consumer and advertising law on an ongoing basis.
  • Advising Google on consumer and advertising law on an ongoing basis.
  • Assisting Mercado Libre with consumer and advertising law (including litigation) on an ongoing basis.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rodrigo Lavados, José Ignacio Aza