CMS Carey & Allende
Client SatisfactionCMS Carey & Allende houses ‘a team with vast knowledge of conflict resolution’. The dispute resolution group is experienced in civil, administrative and commercial lawsuits, including environmental and sanctioning procedures, as well as consumer protection class actions, and conflicts between shareholders and boards of directors. Its expertise also encompasses bankruptcy proceedings and composition agreements. The Santiago office’s dispute resolution and compliance practices are led by Rodrigo Campero, who ’has extensive knowledge of conflict resolution’; with key support provided by associate Carla Cortés, who focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation. Former practice co-head Stephan Luhrmann departed the firm in April 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The CMS resolution team is characterised by being always present and attentive to the needs of its clients. Regardless of the lawyer in charge of the matter, every member of the team is fully aware of the latest developments and procedural strategy.’
‘Excellent advice on civil matters and trial processing. The team is very well prepared and trained to answer all questions that arise on a daily basis’
‘The staff is always attentive to clients’ requirements and they provide solutions with very good response times.’
‘The CMS Carey & Allende litigation team is diverse and very willing to resolve conflicts or doubts.’
‘This is a team with vast knowledge of conflict resolution. Clients are very satisfied with the litigation team, since they always achieve favourable results.
‘Rodrigo Campero has extensive knowledge of conflict resolution and focuses on client needs.’
‘Rodrigo Campero knows how to weigh the expected result against legitimate expectations.’
‘Carla Cortés has great availability.’
Key clients
- ATC Sitios de Chile
- Universidad San Sebastián
- SFA (NFM GROUP)
- CGM Nuclear
- Unilever
- Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro
- Novofish
- Comercial Depor (Umbro Chile)
- Sparta
- Hacienda Inmobiliaria
- Nevasa
- GVA trading
- Kitchen Center
- Agrícola la Maison
- Pronova Consultores
- Papier Mettler
- SGS CHILE
Work highlights
- Acted for Deportes Sparta in a civil action filed against it by local outsourcing company Benchmarking, which seeks compensation for the alleged wrongful termination of a subcontracting agreement.
- Assisted SFA with filing a civil legal action against a laboratory for negligently reviewing SFA products during a public bidding process for equipment for police officers.
- Acted for Universidad San Sebastián in a civil action against a real estate company that allegedly profited from the fraudulent conduct of a third-party real estate company.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Campero, Stephan Lührmann