Boutique firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados ‘stands out from its peers for its construction industry knowledge'. The 14-strong practice is also well known for projects-related disputes, civil and commercial claims, and litigation involving infrastructure, energy, finance, mining, public works, shareholder issues and bankruptcy. The principal figures are Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who has an enviable track record in public works-related contractual disputes between construction companies and the Chilean State; and experienced litigator Paulo Román Reyes (a name partner since 2022). Notable growth includes the December 2022 hire of construction and commercial disputes specialist Orlando Palominos (’among the best lawyers around') as a partner from Lembeye; former partner Juan Carlos Flores recently departed the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Always available and understands the needs of clients.'
'Quickly gets on board for difficult issues and provides sound advice, particularly in connection with construction contracts and claim management.'
'Stands out from its peers for its construction industry knowledge and the ability to react quickly to different and demanding requests.’
'The know-how acquired by litigating construction lawsuits (many against the Chilean state) places it in a cutting-edge position on the market.'
'Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick's meticulous, structured, professional and very collaborative work favours the co-working that clients expect from a law firm.’
‘Orlando Palominos - clients are thrilled with the service and advice he provides. Clients would not hesitate to entrust any trial to him He is a talented, serious, rigorous and reliable person. Among the best lawyers around.’
'Orlando Palominos understands the difficulties that clients face and provides advice that protects their interests.'
'Orlando Palominos is remarkable thanks to his analytical capacity, knowledge of the law that is way above his peers, his ability to communicate difficult ideas in clear language, and his availability to answer requests and questions.’
Key clients
- Codelco
- Inprolec
- Avla
- First Aval
- Fondo de inversión Privado MDPR
- Grupo SEK
- Unión Española
- Globe
- Papelara
- Aulas hospitalarias
- Forestal Terrasur
- Sucesion Roger Neumann
- U-Payments
- Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista del Aconcagua
- Grupo Jedimar
- Blue Express
- Isotron Chile
- Empresa Eléctrica Caren
- Consorcio Cosal-Kalam
Work highlights
- Representing CODELCO in a dispute, which was commenced by a services provider that is claiming compensation for alleged contractual breaches.
- Representing Claro Vicuña Valenzuela (further to its appointment by a liquidator and creditors) in a proceeding against the Chilean State to recover damages resulting from the latter’s alleged breach of a construction contract.
- Representing Grupo SEK in different disputes regarding the legality of permits for the Santa Laura Stadium (home to the Unión Española Soccer Club).
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, Paulo Roman Reyes, Orlando Palominos