The eight-strong data protection group at ‘market leader' Carey covers a vast range of privacy work, in addition to cybersecurity and technology matters. The team regularly works alongside the firm’s consumer protection and compliance practices to provide seamless advice on both B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) matters, which involve data privacy and cybersecurity issues. Its track record additionally includes playing a major role in the drafting of Chile’s main privacy and cybersecurity bills. The principal advisers are past president of the American-Chilean Chamber of Commerce, Guillermo Carey (’first-rate experience'), who leads the firm’s the life sciences, technology and consumer law groups; and counsel José Ignacio Mercado, an ‘excellent professional' for privacy, data protection and cybersecurity work. From the firm’s enviable associate ranks, Elias Mohor's wide-ranging practice covers privacy, personal data and information security.

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Testimonials

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'A very impressive multidisciplinary approach.'
'The team supports clients very well!'
'Guides clients on how proposed bills in Chile may or may not affect them, as well as supporting them through comparisons with laws already in force in Europe.'
'Market leader Carey provides strategic, commercial and litigation advice to a wide range of companies.'
'Guillermo Carey has first-rate experience, extensive knowledge, and provides business-oriented advice with innovative solutions.'
'Personalised attention and good availability - special mention to José Ignacio Mercado.'
'José Ignacio Mercado always responds and always looks for solutions to the problems raised - an excellent professional.'

Key clients

Algramo
Itrend
Pepsico
Pagseguro
Pedidos Ya
Napse
Porsche
Adidas
Bakelite Syntethics
Fuente Chilena
NotCo
Wildfoods
LatamFit
Biomarin
Bristol-Myers-Squibb
Oracle
Coopeuch
ALD Automotive
Sovos
Amcham

Work highlights

Assisted Pepsico with the legal assessment and development of several legal documents required for the implementation of a new website, which entailed a combined analysis (both from the privacy and consumer protection standpoint).
Advised Algramo on the structuring of privacy policies and assessment of privacy matters in relation to its products and services.
Advised Brazilian credit-card payment platform PagSeguro on its entry into Chile, including reviewing and updating its privacy and IT policies.